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Ford Focus

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T579 MVUMOT history

T579 MVU is a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 21 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 25 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 134,295 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Mar 2027
Mileage
134,295 mi
At MOT on 24 Mar 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,825 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T579 MVU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
21 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T579 MVU was last recorded at 134,295 miles on 24 Mar 2026, 2,296 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,999 miles · 20 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2,296 miles
Average per year
3,825 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 134,295 miles
  • 2025 – 131,999 miles
  • 2024 – 130,570 miles
  • 2023 – 128,846 miles
  • 2022 – 127,115 miles
  • 2021 – 125,862 miles
  • 2020 – 124,978 miles
  • 2019 – 122,651 miles
  • 2018 – 120,316 miles
  • 2017 – 118,142 miles
  • 2016 – 115,950 miles
  • 2015 – 112,930 miles
  • 2014 – 110,515 miles
  • 2013 – 108,550 miles
  • 2012 – 94,127 miles
  • 2011 – 82,130 miles
  • 2010 – 73,538 miles
  • 2009 – 68,609 miles
  • 2008 – 63,701 miles
  • 2007 – 61,164 miles
  • 2006 – 57,715 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,295 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

25 tests since 17 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,295 miles (+2,296)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    134,295 miles
    Test number
    698298487957

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass131,999 miles (+1,429)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    131,999 miles
    Test number
    444799799558

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass130,570 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    130,570 miles
    Test number
    723468123387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail130,570 miles (+1,724)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,570 miles
    Test number
    666613516905
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass128,846 miles (+1,731)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    128,846 miles
    Test number
    533642961041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass127,115 miles (+69)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    127,115 miles
    Test number
    107539936847
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail127,046 miles (+1,184)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,046 miles
    Test number
    566698759993
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass125,862 miles (+884)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    125,862 miles
    Test number
    309266235929

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass124,978 miles (+2,327)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    124,978 miles
    Test number
    368307274969

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass122,651 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    122,651 miles
    Test number
    129307548847

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail122,640 miles (+2,324)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,640 miles
    Test number
    961948852691
    • MajorFront Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  12. Pass120,316 miles (+2,174)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    120,316 miles
    Test number
    744421898173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass118,142 miles (+2,192)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    118,142 miles
    Test number
    853033994949

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass115,950 miles (+3,020)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    115,950 miles
    Test number
    530618981449
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack ends (2.2.A.1b)

  15. Pass112,930 miles (+2,415)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    112,930 miles
    Test number
    295167375050
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  16. Pass110,515 miles (+1,965)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    110,515 miles
    Test number
    557589474011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass108,550 miles (+14,423)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    108,550 miles
    Test number
    125367373436
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass94,127 miles (+11,997)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    94,127 miles
    Test number
    186387462463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass82,130 miles (+8,592)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    82,130 miles
    Test number
    888856771035
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass73,538 miles (+4,929)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    73,538 miles
    Test number
    424187970097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass68,609 miles (+4,908)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    68,609 miles
    Test number
    462607979084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass63,701 miles (+2,537)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    63,701 miles
    Test number
    541099078016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass61,164 miles (+3,449)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    61,164 miles
    Test number
    512169877053
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  24. Pass57,715 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    57,715 miles
    Test number
    514326376016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail57,715 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,715 miles
    Test number
    673266276005
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about T579 MVU

Does T579 MVU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T579 MVU is valid until 25 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T579 MVU?
The MOT on T579 MVU is valid until 25 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T579 MVU done?
T579 MVU was recorded at 134,295 miles at its MOT on 24 Mar 2026, an average of 3,825 miles a year.
Has T579 MVU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T579 MVU has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on T579 MVU 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 T579 MVU find?
T579 MVU passed its latest MOT on 24 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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