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Ford Focus

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T551 RGPMOT history

T551 RGP is a silver petrol Ford Focus first used on 8 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 12 Jul 2024 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 120,414 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jul 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Jul 2024
Mileage
120,414 mi
At MOT on 13 Jul 2023
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,243 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T551 RGP
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
8 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Jul 2024
Latest MOT test
13 Jul 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T551 RGP was last recorded at 120,414 miles on 13 Jul 2023, 4,954 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,460 miles · 17 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
4,954 miles
Average per year
5,243 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 120,414 miles
  • 2022 – 115,460 miles
  • 2021 – 112,466 miles
  • 2020 – 106,671 miles
  • 2019 – 99,147 miles
  • 2017 – 89,635 miles
  • 2015 – 74,337 miles
  • 2014 – 58,519 miles
  • 2013 – 54,480 miles
  • 2012 – 49,238 miles
  • 2011 – 42,994 miles
  • 2010 – 40,364 miles
  • 2009 – 38,026 miles
  • 2008 – 34,872 miles
  • 2007 – 31,939 miles
  • 2006 – 28,866 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,414 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear all bushes deteriated
  • AdvisoryCorrosion underside vehicle - subframes, suspension components, nearside front door

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 Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Heavy surface corrosion on rear suspension and fuel pipe

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

29 tests since 25 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,414 miles11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    120,414 miles
    Test number
    260076236552
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear all bushes deteriated
    • AdvisoryCorrosion underside vehicle - subframes, suspension components, nearside front door

  2. Fail120,414 miles (+4,954)2 repaired11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,414 miles
    Test number
    171493726332
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working also offside (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid empty, also offside hose had disconnected from jet (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear all bushes deteriated
    • AdvisoryCorrosion underside vehicle - subframes, suspension components, nearside front door

  3. Pass115,460 miles (+2,994)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    115,460 miles
    Test number
    413857494296
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass112,466 miles (+6)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    112,466 miles
    Test number
    959995896843
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeavy surface corrosion on rear suspension and fuel pipe
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail112,460 miles (+5,789)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,460 miles
    Test number
    428879374545
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeavy surface corrosion on rear suspension and fuel pipe

  6. Pass106,671 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    106,671 miles
    Test number
    990523259938
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Fail106,671 miles (+7,524)5 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,671 miles
    Test number
    466139399969
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust silencer insecure mounting rubber broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass99,147 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    99,147 miles
    Test number
    524992406270
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components and subframe corroded

  9. Fail99,147 miles (+9,512)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,147 miles
    Test number
    644941779971
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted inner (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components and subframe corroded

  10. Pass89,635 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    89,635 miles
    Test number
    231253604491
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryFuel filler neck pipes corroded

  11. Fail89,635 miles (+7,551)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,635 miles
    Test number
    174830989900
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryFuel filler neck pipes corroded

  12. Pass82,084 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    82,084 miles
    Test number
    408236372579
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryFuel filler pipes corroded

  13. Fail82,084 miles (+7,747)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,084 miles
    Test number
    915500682312
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryFuel filler pipes corroded

  14. Pass74,337 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    74,337 miles
    Test number
    566070939128
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  15. Fail74,337 miles (+7,948)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,337 miles
    Test number
    889481007359
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront wipers slightly smeary
    • AdvisoryParking brake minimun performance only just met at 17%

  16. Pass66,389 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    66,389 miles
    Test number
    536869825013
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  17. Fail66,389 miles (+7,870)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,389 miles
    Test number
    127049925432
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  18. Pass58,519 miles (+4,039)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    58,519 miles
    Test number
    695875714015
    • 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)
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on inner edge

  19. Fail54,480 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,480 miles
    Test number
    507738823090
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  20. Pass54,480 miles (+5,242)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    54,480 miles
    Test number
    897528723010
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  21. Pass49,238 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    49,238 miles
    Test number
    787191112007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail49,238 miles (+6,244)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,238 miles
    Test number
    368161012008
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass42,994 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    42,994 miles
    Test number
    536878721043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail42,994 miles (+2,630)1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,994 miles
    Test number
    708708921046
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

  25. Pass40,364 miles (+2,338)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    40,364 miles
    Test number
    462689120080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass38,026 miles (+3,154)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    38,026 miles
    Test number
    803816039073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass34,872 miles (+2,933)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    34,872 miles
    Test number
    822472548000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass31,939 miles (+3,073)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    31,939 miles
    Test number
    184182527491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass28,866 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    28,866 miles
    Test number
    632985526015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T551 RGP

Does T551 RGP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T551 RGP expired on 12 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T551 RGP?
The MOT on T551 RGP expired on 12 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T551 RGP done?
T551 RGP was recorded at 120,414 miles at its MOT on 13 Jul 2023, an average of 5,243 miles a year.
Has T551 RGP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T551 RGP has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on T551 RGP 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 T551 RGP find?
T551 RGP passed its latest MOT on 13 Jul 2023 with 11 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 8 more.

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