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Ford Focus

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 1,753 cc

T501 RHWMOT history

T501 RHW is a green diesel Ford Focus first used on 27 Aug 1999. Its MOT expired on 28 Nov 2025 and it has passed 19 of 34 MOT tests, with 131,931 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Nov 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Nov 2025
Mileage
131,931 mi
At MOT on 25 Nov 2025
MOT tests
34
19 passed · 15 failed
Per year
3,718 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T501 RHW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,753 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
27 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
25 Nov 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

T501 RHW was last recorded at 131,931 miles on 25 Nov 2025, 3,488 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 30 Oct 2018: 15,926 miles, lower than 115,885 miles on 23 Oct 2018.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
128,443 miles · 29 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
3,488 miles
Average per year
3,718 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 131,931 miles
  • 2024 – 128,443 miles
  • 2023 – 125,571 miles
  • 2022 – 123,512 miles
  • 2021 – 121,808 miles
  • 2020 – 120,204 miles
  • 2019 – 118,380 miles
  • 2018 – 15,926 miles
  • 2017 – 113,102 miles
  • 2016 – 109,501 miles
  • 2015 – 105,724 miles
  • 2014 – 102,011 miles
  • 2013 – 98,329 miles
  • 2012 – 94,865 miles
  • 2011 – 90,914 miles
  • 2010 – 87,026 miles
  • 2009 – 82,348 miles
  • 2008 – 77,838 miles
  • 2007 – 69,384 miles
  • 2006 – 60,579 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail131,931 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))
  • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
  • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

What MOT failures mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2012

Full MOT history

34 tests since 15 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail131,931 miles (+3,488)3 dangerous9 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,931 miles
    Test number
    187687631023
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  2. Pass128,443 miles (+86)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    128,443 miles
    Test number
    980950221822
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Fail128,357 miles (+2,786)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,357 miles
    Test number
    433460130640
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass125,571 miles (+27)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    125,571 miles
    Test number
    765629791071
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Fail125,544 miles (+2,032)1 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,544 miles
    Test number
    778136839532
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass123,512 miles (+71)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    123,512 miles
    Test number
    489287173108
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Fail123,441 miles (+1,633)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,441 miles
    Test number
    310942445631
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill/floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass121,808 miles (+1,604)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    121,808 miles
    Test number
    862991700602
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass120,204 miles (+101)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    120,204 miles
    Test number
    976278564415
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Fail120,103 miles (+1,723)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,103 miles
    Test number
    588732282438
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp patterns
  11. Pass118,380 miles (+22)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    118,380 miles
    Test number
    906736922189
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Fail118,358 miles (+102,432)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,358 miles
    Test number
    618866210538
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill / inner sill split (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Pass15,926 miles (-99,959)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    15,926 miles
    Test number
    290180992480
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge raised tread (5.2.3 (e))
  14. Fail115,885 miles (+2,783)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,885 miles
    Test number
    636681927541
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre & rear sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch/wing under felt (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge raised tread (5.2.3 (e))
  15. Pass113,102 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    113,102 miles
    Test number
    590715650327
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front and both main (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  16. Fail113,102 miles (+3,601)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,102 miles
    Test number
    854036520924
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded both rear metal pipes from compensator valve to flexi pipes (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both front.(poss lens faded) (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre outer sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureSuspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear outer sills (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front and both main (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  17. Pass109,501 miles (+3,777)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    109,501 miles
    Test number
    943192781455
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  18. Pass105,724 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    105,724 miles
    Test number
    769118139281
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight leaking (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamps slightly hazed
  19. Fail105,722 miles (+3,711)2 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,722 miles
    Test number
    393449451396
    • FailureOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight leaking (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamps slightly hazed
  20. Pass102,011 miles8 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    102,011 miles
    Test number
    749142404304
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteAll rear suspension components corroded
    • NoteHeadlamps slightly hazed
    • NotePetrol filler tubes corroded
  21. Fail102,011 miles (+3,682)4 failures8 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,011 miles
    Test number
    315282704390
    • FailureAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteAll rear suspension components corroded
    • NoteHeadlamps slightly hazed
    • NotePetrol filler tubes corroded
  22. Pass98,329 miles (+3)10 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    98,329 miles
    Test number
    846334603317
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteHeadlamps hazed
  23. Fail98,326 miles (+3,461)8 failures10 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,326 miles
    Test number
    639252303319
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteHeadlamps hazed
  24. Pass94,865 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    94,865 miles
    Test number
    397787392461
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteHeadlamps slightly hazed
  25. Fail94,865 miles (+3,951)1 failure5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,865 miles
    Test number
    157096892272
    • FailureOffside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteHeadlamps slightly hazed
  26. Pass90,914 miles (+3,888)4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    90,914 miles
    Test number
    755685981231
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteHeadlamps slightly hazed
    • NoteN/s and o/s front anti roll bar link gaiters split
    • NoteRear fuel filler pipe corroded
  27. Pass87,026 miles (+4,678)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    87,026 miles
    Test number
    602011000383
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteHead lamp lenses slightly hazed
    • NoteO/s and n/s anti roll bar links / gaiters split
  28. Pass82,348 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    82,348 miles
    Test number
    901932909372
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres deteriorated
  29. Fail82,348 miles (+4,510)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,348 miles
    Test number
    310509799472
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres deteriorated
  30. Pass77,838 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    77,838 miles
    Test number
    330679668408
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  31. Fail77,838 miles (+8,454)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,838 miles
    Test number
    461859068265
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  32. Pass69,384 miles (+8,805)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    69,384 miles
    Test number
    342951467227
    • NoteO/s/r tyre getting low 195/60/15
  33. Pass60,579 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    60,579 miles
    Test number
    123001266270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  34. Fail60,573 miles1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,573 miles
    Test number
    410688756209
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about T501 RHW

Does T501 RHW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T501 RHW expired on 28 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T501 RHW?
The MOT on T501 RHW expired on 28 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T501 RHW done?
T501 RHW was recorded at 131,931 miles at its MOT on 25 Nov 2025, an average of 3,718 miles a year.
Has T501 RHW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T501 RHW has failed 15 of its 34 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on T501 RHW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 30 Oct 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T501 RHW find?
T501 RHW failed its latest MOT on 25 Nov 2025 with 3 dangerous defects, 9 major defects, 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage fractured; offside front tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, and 12 more.

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