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Ford Focus

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T573 VAEMOT history

T573 VAE is a silver petrol Ford Focus first used on 28 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 11 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 62,587 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Oct 2027
Mileage
62,587 mi
At MOT on 6 Oct 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,177 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T573 VAE
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
28 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T573 VAE was last recorded at 62,587 miles on 6 Oct 2026, 1,081 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
61,506 miles · 7 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,081 miles
Average per year
2,177 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 62,587 miles
  • 2025 – 61,506 miles
  • 2024 – 60,304 miles
  • 2023 – 58,308 miles
  • 2022 – 57,424 miles
  • 2021 – 56,127 miles
  • 2020 – 54,960 miles
  • 2019 – 53,810 miles
  • 2018 – 52,571 miles
  • 2017 – 50,448 miles
  • 2016 – 47,869 miles
  • 2015 – 43,455 miles
  • 2014 – 39,500 miles
  • 2013 – 33,961 miles
  • 2012 – 26,753 miles
  • 2011 – 21,245 miles
  • 2010 – 20,963 miles
  • 2009 – 20,427 miles
  • 2008 – 19,926 miles
  • 2007 – 18,915 miles
  • 2006 – 18,063 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass62,587 miles
  • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective x2 (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2024

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Sill covers fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

28 tests since 24 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass62,587 miles (+1,081)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    62,587 miles
    Test number
    576750558008
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective x2 (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass61,506 miles (+1,202)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    61,506 miles
    Test number
    238326158244
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass60,304 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    60,304 miles
    Test number
    380602117181
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail60,304 miles (+1,996)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,304 miles
    Test number
    896062760851
    • Repaired at testCentral Emission control equipment obviously defective EXHAUST BOX HOLED (8.2.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass58,308 miles (+884)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    58,308 miles
    Test number
    154148434422
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective X2 (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryMIDDLE EXHAUST SECTION BLOW ON BOX
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SEAL (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SEAL (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass57,424 miles (+1,297)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    57,424 miles
    Test number
    709167866347
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage 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))

  7. Pass56,127 miles (+1,167)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    56,127 miles
    Test number
    675859868363
    • 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 worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass54,960 miles (+1,150)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    54,960 miles
    Test number
    273895747008
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  9. Pass53,810 miles (+1,239)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    53,810 miles
    Test number
    296378238934
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner wing to sill rusty
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn & perished
    • AdvisoryRear Inner wing liners fitted
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  10. Pass52,571 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    52,571 miles
    Test number
    322691037465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail52,571 miles (+2,123)2 dangerous1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,571 miles
    Test number
    298430803656
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass50,448 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    50,448 miles
    Test number
    544632337814

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail50,446 miles (+2,577)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,446 miles
    Test number
    815352078762
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch ebd sill (2.4.A.3)

  14. Pass47,869 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    47,869 miles
    Test number
    486220638920

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail47,869 miles (+4,414)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,869 miles
    Test number
    289674060475
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/6514 (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

  16. Pass43,455 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    43,455 miles
    Test number
    355901075179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail43,455 miles (+3,955)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,455 miles
    Test number
    307600875109
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

  18. Pass39,500 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    39,500 miles
    Test number
    437775594050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail39,500 miles (+5,539)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,500 miles
    Test number
    288775494039
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  20. Pass33,961 miles (+7,208)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    33,961 miles
    Test number
    737590313156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass26,753 miles (+5,508)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    26,753 miles
    Test number
    398372512178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass21,245 miles (+282)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    21,245 miles
    Test number
    778769101138
    • NoteOuter sill covers fitted

  23. Pass20,963 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    20,963 miles
    Test number
    514927710178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail20,963 miles (+536)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,963 miles
    Test number
    840867610198
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass20,427 miles (+501)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    20,427 miles
    Test number
    293492919158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass19,926 miles (+1,011)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    19,926 miles
    Test number
    970905118152
    • NoteFront brake pads
    • NoteNearside door mirror
    • NoteRear & centre centre exhaust boxes rusty & leaking

  27. Pass18,915 miles (+852)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    18,915 miles
    Test number
    391435917114
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  28. Pass18,063 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    18,063 miles
    Test number
    293044416405
    • NoteRear exhaust box corroded

Questions about T573 VAE

Does T573 VAE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T573 VAE is valid until 11 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on T573 VAE?
The MOT on T573 VAE is valid until 11 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T573 VAE done?
T573 VAE was recorded at 62,587 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2026, an average of 2,177 miles a year.
Has T573 VAE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T573 VAE has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on T573 VAE 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 T573 VAE find?
T573 VAE passed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: front headlamp lens slightly defective x2; oil leak, but not excessive; rear anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2, and 3 more.

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