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Ford Focus

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T57 RCDMOT history

T57 RCD is a silver petrol Ford Focus first used on 10 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 8 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 50,125 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Sept 2027
Mileage
50,125 mi
At MOT on 21 Aug 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,135 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T57 RCD
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
10 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T57 RCD was last recorded at 50,125 miles on 21 Aug 2026, 34 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
50,091 miles · 15 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
34 miles
Average per year
2,135 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 50,125 miles
  • 2025 – 48,229 miles
  • 2024 – 46,032 miles
  • 2023 – 44,442 miles
  • 2022 – 42,578 miles
  • 2021 – 40,941 miles
  • 2020 – 40,121 miles
  • 2019 – 38,501 miles
  • 2018 – 35,719 miles
  • 2017 – 32,350 miles
  • 2016 – 31,249 miles
  • 2015 – 29,433 miles
  • 2014 – 26,669 miles
  • 2013 – 23,241 miles
  • 2012 – 19,507 miles
  • 2011 – 17,375 miles
  • 2010 – 13,683 miles
  • 2009 – 10,968 miles
  • 2008 – 9,242 miles
  • 2007 – 8,217 miles
  • 2006 – 7,493 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass50,125 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Offside and Nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside and Nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside and Nearside (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened Offside and Nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024

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 Stop lamp(s) not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

29 tests since 31 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass50,125 miles (+34)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    50,125 miles
    Test number
    621376568594
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Offside and Nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside and Nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside and Nearside (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened Offside and Nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail50,091 miles (+1,862)1 dangerous3 major12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,091 miles
    Test number
    763392205401
    • DangerousFuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Offside and Nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside and Nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside and Nearside (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened Offside and Nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass48,229 miles (+12)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    48,229 miles
    Test number
    592857032829
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  4. Fail48,217 miles (+2,185)5 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,217 miles
    Test number
    721415325875
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass46,032 miles (+1,590)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    46,032 miles
    Test number
    102813816534
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass44,442 miles (+1,864)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    44,442 miles
    Test number
    975954342741
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside and Nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass42,578 miles (+1,637)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    42,578 miles
    Test number
    394932863298
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass40,941 miles (+20)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    40,941 miles
    Test number
    467254607025
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail40,921 miles (+800)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,921 miles
    Test number
    339286426696
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass40,121 miles (+52)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    40,121 miles
    Test number
    916141399003
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

  11. Fail40,069 miles (+1,568)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,069 miles
    Test number
    225113906027
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

  12. Pass38,501 miles (+2,782)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    38,501 miles
    Test number
    728454328672

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass35,719 miles (+3,369)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    35,719 miles
    Test number
    960590497397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass32,350 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    32,350 miles
    Test number
    535942860538
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront and rear sub frames corroding

  15. Fail32,343 miles (+1,094)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,343 miles
    Test number
    527384435401
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking steering rack (2.3.3b)
    • FailurePower steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront and rear sub frames corroding

  16. Pass31,249 miles (+40)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    31,249 miles
    Test number
    512664297572

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail31,209 miles (+1,776)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,209 miles
    Test number
    176529606909
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

  18. Pass29,433 miles (+2,764)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    29,433 miles
    Test number
    755092615228
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded

  19. Pass26,669 miles (+22)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    26,669 miles
    Test number
    936119204283
    • NoteBoth rear brake pipes by fuel tank coated with grease
    • NoteWindscreen wipers smearing

  20. Fail26,647 miles (+3,406)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,647 miles
    Test number
    906905804243
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear brake pipes by fuel tank coated with grease
    • NoteWindscreen wipers smearing

  21. Pass23,241 miles (+3,734)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    23,241 miles
    Test number
    207279913279
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOffside front tyre perished and cracked on edges of tread
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteRear brake pipes coated with grease

  22. Pass19,507 miles (+2,132)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    19,507 miles
    Test number
    835322702220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass17,375 miles (+3,692)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    17,375 miles
    Test number
    447941031249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass13,683 miles (+2,715)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    13,683 miles
    Test number
    731529200223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass10,968 miles (+1,726)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    10,968 miles
    Test number
    902108189123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass9,242 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    9,242 miles
    Test number
    783900718229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail9,239 miles (+1,022)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,239 miles
    Test number
    611670218295
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass8,217 miles (+724)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    8,217 miles
    Test number
    213392227285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass7,493 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    7,493 miles
    Test number
    134263146288
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Questions about T57 RCD

Does T57 RCD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T57 RCD is valid until 8 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T57 RCD?
The MOT on T57 RCD is valid until 8 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T57 RCD done?
T57 RCD was recorded at 50,125 miles at its MOT on 21 Aug 2026, an average of 2,135 miles a year.
Has T57 RCD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T57 RCD has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on T57 RCD 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 T57 RCD find?
T57 RCD passed its latest MOT on 21 Aug 2026 with 12 advisories: central brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear; front coil spring corroded offside and nearside; front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside, and 9 more.

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