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Ford Focus

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T524 VAXMOT history

T524 VAX is a silver petrol Ford Focus first used on 21 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 29 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 102,883 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Oct 2026
Mileage
102,883 mi
At MOT on 29 Oct 2025
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,072 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T524 VAX
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
21 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T524 VAX was last recorded at 102,883 miles on 29 Oct 2025, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,880 miles · 28 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
4,072 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 102,883 miles
  • 2024 – 102,875 miles
  • 2023 – 101,760 miles
  • 2022 – 101,075 miles
  • 2021 – 98,670 miles
  • 2020 – 95,550 miles
  • 2019 – 92,342 miles
  • 2018 – 89,297 miles
  • 2017 – 88,267 miles
  • 2016 – 87,875 miles
  • 2015 – 85,271 miles
  • 2014 – 80,524 miles
  • 2013 – 76,402 miles
  • 2012 – 71,762 miles
  • 2011 – 65,893 miles
  • 2010 – 59,726 miles
  • 2009 – 52,297 miles
  • 2008 – 44,590 miles
  • 2007 – 36,379 miles
  • 2006 – 23,362 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,883 miles
  • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryBoth front roadwheels have restricted free movement/bindingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryGeneral surface corrosion to underside rearRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear axle and all its components corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

29 tests since 20 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass102,883 miles (+3)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    102,883 miles
    Test number
    720772658679
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front roadwheels have restricted free movement/binding
    • AdvisoryGeneral surface corrosion to underside rear
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail102,880 miles (+5)1 dangerous1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,880 miles
    Test number
    720849318888
    • DangerousFuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire Tank/pipes (6.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed Fuel leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front roadwheels have restricted free movement/binding
    • AdvisoryGeneral surface corrosion to underside rear
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass102,875 miles (+5)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    102,875 miles
    Test number
    430245252728
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle and all its components corroded
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both rear (5.3.2 (d))

  4. Fail102,870 miles (+1,110)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,870 miles
    Test number
    198272422339
    • MajorFront Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle and all its components corroded
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both rear (5.3.2 (d))

  5. Pass101,760 miles (+685)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    101,760 miles
    Test number
    246302146716
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn heavily on edges
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion throughout vehicle

  6. Pass101,075 miles (+2,405)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    101,075 miles
    Test number
    359777557472
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass98,670 miles (+3,120)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    98,670 miles
    Test number
    409668446115
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass95,550 miles (+3,208)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    95,550 miles
    Test number
    543544649231
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  9. Pass92,342 miles (+3,045)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    92,342 miles
    Test number
    503427568486
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass89,297 miles (+1,030)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    89,297 miles
    Test number
    627137230746
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust slight blow

  11. Pass88,267 miles (+392)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    88,267 miles
    Test number
    288732669504
    • AdvisoryFront subframe corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass87,875 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    87,875 miles
    Test number
    982679103212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail87,873 miles (+2,602)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,873 miles
    Test number
    208357827862
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  14. Pass85,271 miles (+4,747)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    85,271 miles
    Test number
    927620715108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass80,524 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    80,524 miles
    Test number
    415354284079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail80,522 miles (+4,120)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,522 miles
    Test number
    939364184083
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  17. Pass76,402 miles (+4,640)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    76,402 miles
    Test number
    375478103169
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass71,762 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    71,762 miles
    Test number
    188120212166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail71,762 miles (+5,869)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,762 miles
    Test number
    588789702107
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass65,893 miles (+6,167)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    65,893 miles
    Test number
    848568501184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass59,726 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    59,726 miles
    Test number
    134292910193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail59,726 miles (+7,429)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,726 miles
    Test number
    730671010199
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteO/s front tyre worn on inside edge.

  23. Pass52,297 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    52,297 miles
    Test number
    862010519145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail52,297 miles (+7,707)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,297 miles
    Test number
    223100119177
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  25. Pass44,590 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    44,590 miles
    Test number
    831402918152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail44,588 miles (+8,209)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,588 miles
    Test number
    680352818111
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass36,379 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    36,379 miles
    Test number
    254103117466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail36,372 miles (+13,010)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,372 miles
    Test number
    533169907140
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

  29. Pass23,362 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    23,362 miles
    Test number
    702430916149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T524 VAX

Does T524 VAX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T524 VAX is valid until 29 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on T524 VAX?
The MOT on T524 VAX is valid until 29 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T524 VAX done?
T524 VAX was recorded at 102,883 miles at its MOT on 29 Oct 2025, an average of 4,072 miles a year.
Has T524 VAX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T524 VAX has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on T524 VAX 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 T524 VAX find?
T524 VAX passed its latest MOT on 29 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside obligatory mirror slightly damaged; anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear; both front roadwheels have restricted free movement/binding, and 3 more.

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