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Ford Focus

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,596 cc

T65 RHJMOT history

T65 RHJ is a silver petrol Ford Focus first used on 8 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 15 Aug 2026 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 128,968 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Aug 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 15 Aug 2026
Mileage
128,968 mi
At MOT on 3 Aug 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,829 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T65 RHJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
8 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Aug 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

T65 RHJ was last recorded at 128,968 miles on 3 Aug 2026, 5,737 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,231 miles · 4 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
5,737 miles
Average per year
4,829 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 128,968 miles
  • 2025 – 123,231 miles
  • 2024 – 116,539 miles
  • 2023 – 110,446 miles
  • 2022 – 105,331 miles
  • 2021 – 98,635 miles
  • 2020 – 89,924 miles
  • 2019 – 80,469 miles
  • 2018 – 66,063 miles
  • 2017 – 52,339 miles
  • 2016 – 45,673 miles
  • 2015 – 45,124 miles
  • 2014 – 44,569 miles
  • 2013 – 43,684 miles
  • 2012 – 42,548 miles
  • 2011 – 41,278 miles
  • 2010 – 39,829 miles
  • 2009 – 37,344 miles
  • 2008 – 35,294 miles
  • 2007 – 33,213 miles
  • 2006 – 30,870 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail128,968 miles
  • DangerousRear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e))
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))
  • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • MajorRear Emissions unable to be completed exhaust leaking (8.2.2.2 (e))
  • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryCar have age rust undeneath

What MOT failures 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.

  • Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2010

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

26 tests since 10 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail128,968 miles (+5,737)1 dangerous6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,968 miles
    Test number
    196422740991
    • DangerousRear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Emissions unable to be completed exhaust leaking (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCar have age rust undeneath

  2. Pass123,231 miles (+6,692)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    123,231 miles
    Test number
    734388971871
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass116,539 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    116,539 miles
    Test number
    465301363245
    • AdvisoryNearside Front side mirror is damage (tape on it)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Fail116,538 miles (+6,092)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,538 miles
    Test number
    731578951695
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front side mirror is damage (tape on it)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass110,446 miles (+5,115)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    110,446 miles
    Test number
    549044663986
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))

  6. Pass105,331 miles (+6,696)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    105,331 miles
    Test number
    583071343350
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass98,635 miles (+8,711)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    98,635 miles
    Test number
    381136410401
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass89,924 miles (+1)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    89,924 miles
    Test number
    681162531317
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront both springs corroding
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing 185/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNo reverse light

  9. Fail89,923 miles (+9,454)7 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,923 miles
    Test number
    423902000378
    • MajorEmissions not tested engine overfull with oil (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront both springs corroding
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive drum and back plate damp( wheel cylinder?) (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing 185/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNo reverse light

  10. Pass80,469 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    80,469 miles
    Test number
    110303297349
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail80,469 miles (+14,406)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,469 miles
    Test number
    400804636711
    • Repaired at testExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass66,063 miles (+13,724)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    66,063 miles
    Test number
    604353228243
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  13. Pass52,339 miles (+6,666)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    52,339 miles
    Test number
    751113387910
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  14. Pass45,673 miles (+549)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    45,673 miles
    Test number
    347483937082
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres cracking in tread

  15. Pass45,124 miles (+555)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    45,124 miles
    Test number
    549174705125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass44,569 miles (+3)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    44,569 miles
    Test number
    109593414132
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteRear registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off

  17. Fail44,566 miles (+882)3 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,566 miles
    Test number
    106908004134
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • NoteOffside front inner constant velocity gaitor slightly insecure seeping out grease
    • NoteRear registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off

  18. Pass43,684 miles (+1,136)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    43,684 miles
    Test number
    739847073077
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass42,548 miles (+1,270)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    42,548 miles
    Test number
    675503872076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass41,278 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    41,278 miles
    Test number
    425827291013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail41,278 miles (+1,449)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,278 miles
    Test number
    726496291062
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  22. Pass39,829 miles (+2,485)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    39,829 miles
    Test number
    952007190072
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  23. Pass37,344 miles (+2,050)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    37,344 miles
    Test number
    432539399070
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  24. Pass35,294 miles (+2,081)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    35,294 miles
    Test number
    854399598057
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  25. Pass33,213 miles (+2,343)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    33,213 miles
    Test number
    481379987040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass30,870 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    30,870 miles
    Test number
    560150006108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T65 RHJ

Does T65 RHJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T65 RHJ expired on 15 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T65 RHJ?
The MOT on T65 RHJ expired on 15 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T65 RHJ done?
T65 RHJ was recorded at 128,968 miles at its MOT on 3 Aug 2026, an average of 4,829 miles a year.
Has T65 RHJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T65 RHJ has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on T65 RHJ 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 T65 RHJ find?
T65 RHJ failed its latest MOT on 3 Aug 2026 with 1 dangerous defect, 6 major defects and 2 advisories: rear exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire; nearside front headlamp not working on dipped beam; offside rear parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely, and 6 more.

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