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Ford Focus

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T521 RBPMOT history

T521 RBP is a silver petrol Ford Focus first used on 18 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 10 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 73,248 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Dec 2026
Mileage
73,248 mi
At MOT on 10 Dec 2025
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,586 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T521 RBP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
18 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T521 RBP was last recorded at 73,248 miles on 10 Dec 2025, 7,090 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
66,158 miles · 11 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
7,090 miles
Average per year
2,586 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 73,248 miles
  • 2024 – 66,158 miles
  • 2023 – 48,161 miles
  • 2022 – 33,204 miles
  • 2021 – 32,435 miles
  • 2020 – 31,866 miles
  • 2019 – 31,158 miles
  • 2018 – 30,837 miles
  • 2017 – 30,435 miles
  • 2016 – 30,125 miles
  • 2015 – 29,586 miles
  • 2014 – 29,051 miles
  • 2013 – 28,669 miles
  • 2012 – 28,151 miles
  • 2011 – 27,715 miles
  • 2010 – 27,256 miles
  • 2009 – 26,704 miles
  • 2008 – 26,003 miles
  • 2007 – 24,941 miles
  • 2006 – 23,652 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,248 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories 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.

  • Rear Coil spring corroded both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules nearside rear and offside rear (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 5 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass73,248 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    73,248 miles
    Test number
    644368601248
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail73,248 miles (+7,090)3 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,248 miles
    Test number
    820886041432
    • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH 185r65r14 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass66,158 miles (+17,997)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    66,158 miles
    Test number
    438935434997
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly loose center and rear (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass48,161 miles (+14,957)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    48,161 miles
    Test number
    594829393604
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass33,204 miles (+769)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    33,204 miles
    Test number
    777095459296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass32,435 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    32,435 miles
    Test number
    326091839562

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail32,435 miles (+569)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,435 miles
    Test number
    874579735061
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass31,866 miles (+708)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    31,866 miles
    Test number
    392390540805

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass31,158 miles (+321)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    31,158 miles
    Test number
    205770774609
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass30,837 miles (+402)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    30,837 miles
    Test number
    464366150564

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass30,435 miles (+310)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    30,435 miles
    Test number
    910047945766
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules nearside rear and offside rear (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin nearside front and offside front inner brake pad (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust box corroding
    • AdvisorySlight binding to nearside rear brake

  12. Pass30,125 miles (+539)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    30,125 miles
    Test number
    956196262442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass29,586 miles (+535)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    29,586 miles
    Test number
    253663751020
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules nearside rear and offside rear (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust corroded

  14. Pass29,051 miles (+382)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    29,051 miles
    Test number
    625469184236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass28,669 miles (+518)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    28,669 miles
    Test number
    307850593428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass28,151 miles (+436)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    28,151 miles
    Test number
    347322192403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail27,715 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,715 miles
    Test number
    286223291232
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  18. Pass27,715 miles (+459)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    27,715 miles
    Test number
    418223491273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass27,256 miles (+552)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    27,256 miles
    Test number
    370659790499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass26,704 miles (+701)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    26,704 miles
    Test number
    381826289496
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass26,003 miles (+1,062)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    26,003 miles
    Test number
    613757188231
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteFront brake pads wearing thin

  22. Pass24,941 miles (+1,289)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    24,941 miles
    Test number
    954490397219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass23,652 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    23,652 miles
    Test number
    861518976289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T521 RBP

Does T521 RBP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T521 RBP is valid until 10 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T521 RBP?
The MOT on T521 RBP is valid until 10 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T521 RBP done?
T521 RBP was recorded at 73,248 miles at its MOT on 10 Dec 2025, an average of 2,586 miles a year.
Has T521 RBP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T521 RBP has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on T521 RBP ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on T521 RBP find?
T521 RBP passed its latest MOT on 10 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: central exhaust silencer slightly loose; rear coil spring corroded; rear exhaust silencer slightly loose.

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