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Ford Focus

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T731 KBUMOT history

T731 KBU is a green petrol Ford Focus first used on 30 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 20 Feb 2026 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 120,581 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Feb 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 20 Feb 2026
Mileage
120,581 mi
At MOT on 3 Feb 2025
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,385 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T731 KBU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T731 KBU was last recorded at 120,581 miles on 3 Feb 2025, 16,133 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,448 miles · 12 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
16,133 miles
Average per year
5,385 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 120,581 miles
  • 2024 – 104,448 miles
  • 2023 – 89,097 miles
  • 2022 – 76,873 miles
  • 2021 – 64,849 miles
  • 2020 – 49,973 miles
  • 2019 – 31,188 miles
  • 2015 – 30,974 miles
  • 2014 – 28,183 miles
  • 2013 – 27,527 miles
  • 2012 – 25,923 miles
  • 2011 – 25,061 miles
  • 2010 – 24,349 miles
  • 2009 – 23,460 miles
  • 2008 – 22,653 miles
  • 2007 – 19,866 miles
  • 2006 – 19,447 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,581 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryCoolant level low
  • AdvisoryParking brake has little reserve travel
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension components corroded

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 the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2010

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2010

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing lightly wearing on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front and rear registration plates slightly deteriorating

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass120,581 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    120,581 miles
    Test number
    476653215137
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low
    • AdvisoryParking brake has little reserve travel
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension components corroded

  2. Fail120,581 miles (+16,133)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,581 miles
    Test number
    400844499228
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake has little reserve travel
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension components corroded

  3. Pass104,448 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    104,448 miles
    Test number
    307452723652
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail104,447 miles (+15,350)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,447 miles
    Test number
    382395188375
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass89,097 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    89,097 miles
    Test number
    256023248536

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail89,097 miles (+12,224)1 dangerous5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,097 miles
    Test number
    676371987686
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass76,873 miles (+234)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    76,873 miles
    Test number
    704199253196
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Fail76,639 miles (+11,790)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,639 miles
    Test number
    265658270603
    • DangerousNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass64,849 miles (+14,876)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    64,849 miles
    Test number
    719784854735

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass49,973 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    49,973 miles
    Test number
    474881167628

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail49,973 miles (+18,785)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,973 miles
    Test number
    118455413101
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  12. Pass31,188 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    31,188 miles
    Test number
    959321302840
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing lightly wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear registration plates slightly deteriorating

  13. Fail31,188 miles (+214)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,188 miles
    Test number
    609979431831
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing lightly wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear registration plates slightly deteriorating
    • AdvisoryFront suspension arms/subframe/springs corroded

  14. Pass30,974 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    30,974 miles
    Test number
    155209915137
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBoth front tyres scrubbing

  15. Fail30,971 miles (+2,788)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,971 miles
    Test number
    588939515140
    • FailureHeadlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBoth front tyres scrubbing

  16. Pass28,183 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    28,183 miles
    Test number
    369924604104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail28,183 miles (+656)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,183 miles
    Test number
    599884704176
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureFront Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  18. Pass27,527 miles (+1,604)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    27,527 miles
    Test number
    867969203189
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  19. Pass25,923 miles (+862)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    25,923 miles
    Test number
    888584912164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass25,061 miles (+712)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    25,061 miles
    Test number
    726240011124
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  21. Pass24,349 miles (+889)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    24,349 miles
    Test number
    214086410439
    • 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)

  22. Pass23,460 miles (+807)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    23,460 miles
    Test number
    242079519474
    • 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)

  23. Pass22,653 miles (+2,787)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    22,653 miles
    Test number
    333222018116
    • 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)

  24. Pass19,866 miles (+419)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    19,866 miles
    Test number
    984179507110
    • 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)

  25. Pass19,447 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    19,447 miles
    Test number
    774034316188
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  26. Fail19,447 miles2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,447 miles
    Test number
    800554416175
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Questions about T731 KBU

Does T731 KBU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T731 KBU expired on 20 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T731 KBU?
The MOT on T731 KBU expired on 20 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T731 KBU done?
T731 KBU was recorded at 120,581 miles at its MOT on 3 Feb 2025, an average of 5,385 miles a year.
Has T731 KBU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T731 KBU has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on T731 KBU 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 T731 KBU find?
T731 KBU passed its latest MOT on 3 Feb 2025 with 3 advisories: coolant level low; parking brake has little reserve travel; rear suspension components corroded.

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