
Ford Focus
Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,989 cc
T579 RGPMOT history
T579 RGP is a silver petrol Ford Focus first used on 30 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 13 Feb 2026 and it has passed 21 of 35 MOT tests, with 153,592 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 13 Feb 2026
- Mileage
- 153,592 mi
- At MOT on 20 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 35
- 21 passed · 14 failed
- Per year
- 4,052 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T579 RGP
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Focus
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,989 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 30 Mar 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 13 Feb 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Jan 2026 (Fail)
Mileage history
T579 RGP was last recorded at 153,592 miles on 20 Jan 2026, 2,812 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 150,780 miles · 23 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,812 miles
- Average per year
- 4,052 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 153,592 miles
- 2025 – 150,780 miles
- 2024 – 148,140 miles
- 2023 – 145,596 miles
- 2022 – 142,702 miles
- 2021 – 139,896 miles
- 2020 – 136,986 miles
- 2019 – 133,749 miles
- 2018 – 131,031 miles
- 2017 – 128,172 miles
- 2016 – 125,422 miles
- 2015 – 122,571 miles
- 2014 – 111,032 miles
- 2013 – 101,753 miles
- 2012 – 99,449 miles
- 2011 – 96,223 miles
- 2010 – 92,733 miles
- 2008 – 88,953 miles
- 2007 – 86,326 miles
- 2006 – 83,222 miles
- 2005 – 76,811 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested Dipped beam inoperative (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Upper shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Spring mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Upper shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On body (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Spring mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On body (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (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.
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid
Failure3 MOTs, 2014–2018
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed
Minor2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To axle
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
35 tests since 9 Mar 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail153,592 miles (+2,812)7 major15 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 153,592 miles
- Test number
- 439907979980
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested Dipped beam inoperative (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Upper shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Spring mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Upper shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On body (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Spring mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On body (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass150,780 miles1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 150,780 miles
- Test number
- 759094222699
- MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To axle (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To axle (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail150,780 miles (+2,640)3 major1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,780 miles
- Test number
- 250259709928
- MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To axle (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To axle (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass148,140 miles (+9)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 148,140 miles
- Test number
- 344732444694
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail148,131 miles (+2,535)4 major1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 148,131 miles
- Test number
- 183465875836
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass145,596 miles (+2,894)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 145,596 miles
- Test number
- 796418896282
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass142,702 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 142,702 miles
- Test number
- 133047172604
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail142,701 miles (+2,805)1 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,701 miles
- Test number
- 203049401043
- MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill and standup (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass139,896 miles (+81)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 139,896 miles
- Test number
- 449184221876
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail139,815 miles (+2,829)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,815 miles
- Test number
- 411162744600
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Pass136,986 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 136,986 miles
- Test number
- 640636264564
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail136,983 miles (+3,234)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,983 miles
- Test number
- 898994495591
- DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass133,749 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 133,749 miles
- Test number
- 809193812405
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail133,739 miles (+2,708)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,739 miles
- Test number
- 135483384410
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner and outer sill and inner arch return. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass131,031 miles (+48)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 131,031 miles
- Test number
- 273836046551
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail130,983 miles (+2,811)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,983 miles
- Test number
- 114554674148
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass128,172 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 128,172 miles
- Test number
- 925193568530
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Fail128,171 miles (+2,749)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,171 miles
- Test number
- 185788385111
- FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Pass125,422 miles (+2,851)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 125,422 miles
- Test number
- 134972005403
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Pass122,571 miles (+1)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 122,571 miles
- Test number
- 356478225075
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisorySteering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
Fail122,570 miles (+11,538)7 failures7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,570 miles
- Test number
- 707577725041
- FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisorySteering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
Pass111,032 miles (+11)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 111,032 miles
- Test number
- 348615244043
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Fail111,021 miles (+9,268)4 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,021 miles
- Test number
- 315039234059
- FailureNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Pass101,753 miles (+16)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 101,753 miles
- Test number
- 678255843022
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Fail101,737 miles (+2,288)4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,737 miles
- Test number
- 469139933063
- FailureInner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Pass99,449 miles (+3,226)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 99,449 miles
- Test number
- 489525342044
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Pass96,223 miles (+3,490)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 96,223 miles
- Test number
- 958452021037
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass92,733 miles (+3,780)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 92,733 miles
- Test number
- 863796220096
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass88,953 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 88,953 miles
- Test number
- 472076838357
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail88,953 miles (+2,627)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,953 miles
- Test number
- 730186538382
- Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass86,326 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 86,326 miles
- Test number
- 222909037330
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail86,326 miles (+3,104)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,326 miles
- Test number
- 173659937323
- FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Pass83,222 miles (+6,411)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2007
- Odometer
- 83,222 miles
- Test number
- 401072856326
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass76,811 miles (+7,781)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2006
- Odometer
- 76,811 miles
- Test number
- 443554255373
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,030 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2006
- Odometer
- 69,030 miles
- Test number
- 614617535220
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T579 RGP
- Does T579 RGP currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T579 RGP expired on 13 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T579 RGP?
- The MOT on T579 RGP expired on 13 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T579 RGP done?
- T579 RGP was recorded at 153,592 miles at its MOT on 20 Jan 2026, an average of 4,052 miles a year.
- Has T579 RGP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T579 RGP has failed 14 of its 35 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on T579 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 T579 RGP find?
- T579 RGP failed its latest MOT on 20 Jan 2026 with 7 major defects and 15 advisories: nearside headlamp aim unable to be tested dipped beam inoperative; nearside headlamp not working on dipped beam; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper shock mount, and 19 more.
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