Ford Focus
Gold · Petrol · 1999 · 1,989 cc
T543 ROOMOT history
T543 ROO is a gold petrol Ford Focus first used on 12 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 11 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 166,408 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 11 Oct 2026
- Mileage
- 166,408 mi
- At MOT on 22 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 20 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 6,113 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T543 ROO
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Focus
- Colour
- Gold
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,989 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 12 Apr 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 11 Oct 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 22 Jun 2026 (Fail)
Mileage history
T543 ROO was last recorded at 166,408 miles on 22 Jun 2026, 3,150 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 163,258 miles · 29 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,150 miles
- Average per year
- 6,113 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 166,408 miles
- 2025 – 163,258 miles
- 2024 – 159,342 miles
- 2023 – 155,768 miles
- 2022 – 150,038 miles
- 2021 – 144,994 miles
- 2020 – 142,195 miles
- 2019 – 138,927 miles
- 2018 – 134,751 miles
- 2017 – 130,727 miles
- 2016 – 127,648 miles
- 2015 – 122,069 miles
- 2014 – 117,139 miles
- 2013 – 111,004 miles
- 2012 – 104,002 miles
- 2011 – 91,975 miles
- 2010 – 80,872 miles
- 2009 – 67,123 miles
- 2008 – 55,824 miles
- 2007 – 48,569 miles
- 2006 – 44,984 miles
What the latest MOT found
Fail166,408 miles
- MajorSub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid-rear join (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
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 Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2025
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2017
Full MOT history
27 tests since 11 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail166,408 miles (+3,150)1 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 166,408 miles
- Test number
- 256299929625
- MajorSub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid-rear join (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass163,258 miles (+11)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 163,258 miles
- Test number
- 407292367037
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail163,247 miles (+3,905)2 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 163,247 miles
- Test number
- 605459744998
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass159,342 miles (+3,574)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 159,342 miles
- Test number
- 704852506373
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass155,768 miles (+13)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 155,768 miles
- Test number
- 335425361477
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail155,755 miles (+5,717)1 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 155,755 miles
- Test number
- 907458008838
- DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass150,038 miles (+243)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 150,038 miles
- Test number
- 170437569383
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail149,795 miles (+4,801)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 149,795 miles
- Test number
- 894391656207
- MajorFront Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass144,994 miles (+2,799)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 144,994 miles
- Test number
- 381091972473
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass142,195 miles (+3,268)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 142,195 miles
- Test number
- 106358134438
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass138,927 miles (+4,176)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 138,927 miles
- Test number
- 344182918574
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass134,751 miles (+4,024)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 134,751 miles
- Test number
- 330996172644
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass130,727 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 130,727 miles
- Test number
- 421970614390
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail130,727 miles (+3,079)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,727 miles
- Test number
- 958413590475
- FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Pass127,648 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 127,648 miles
- Test number
- 702621962971
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail127,648 miles (+5,579)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,648 miles
- Test number
- 640958038454
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass122,069 miles (+4,930)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 122,069 miles
- Test number
- 725882315205
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass117,139 miles (+6,135)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 117,139 miles
- Test number
- 675300524279
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass111,004 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 111,004 miles
- Test number
- 617321513289
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail111,004 miles (+7,002)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,004 miles
- Test number
- 309581113456
- FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Pass104,002 miles (+12,027)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 104,002 miles
- Test number
- 165035302256
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass91,975 miles (+11,103)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 91,975 miles
- Test number
- 376307601452
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,872 miles (+13,749)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 80,872 miles
- Test number
- 980139000222
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,123 miles (+11,299)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 67,123 miles
- Test number
- 930575699111
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,824 miles (+7,255)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 55,824 miles
- Test number
- 314943618274
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,569 miles (+3,585)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 48,569 miles
- Test number
- 232838997128
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass44,984 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 44,984 miles
- Test number
- 740213126275
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T543 ROO
- Does T543 ROO currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T543 ROO expired on 11 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T543 ROO?
- The MOT on T543 ROO expired on 11 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T543 ROO done?
- T543 ROO was recorded at 166,408 miles at its MOT on 22 Jun 2026, an average of 6,113 miles a year.
- Has T543 ROO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T543 ROO has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jun 2026.
- Has the mileage on T543 ROO 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 T543 ROO find?
- T543 ROO failed its latest MOT on 22 Jun 2026 with 1 major defect and 7 advisories: sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened; brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid-rear join, and 5 more.
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