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Ford Focus

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T740 BDPMOT history

T740 BDP is a silver petrol Ford Focus first used on 15 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 13 Jul 2026 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 97,988 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Jul 2026
Mileage
97,988 mi
At MOT on 14 Jul 2025
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,878 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T740 BDP
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
15 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T740 BDP was last recorded at 97,988 miles on 14 Jul 2025, 317 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,671 miles · 2 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
317 miles
Average per year
4,878 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 97,988 miles
  • 2024 – 83,861 miles
  • 2023 – 69,180 miles
  • 2022 – 64,418 miles
  • 2021 – 58,091 miles
  • 2020 – 52,518 miles
  • 2019 – 47,176 miles
  • 2018 – 42,790 miles
  • 2017 – 39,256 miles
  • 2016 – 35,368 miles
  • 2015 – 32,218 miles
  • 2014 – 27,988 miles
  • 2013 – 22,416 miles
  • 2012 – 17,637 miles
  • 2011 – 12,566 miles
  • 2010 – 7,063 miles
  • 2009 – 7,059 miles
  • 2008 – 5,867 miles
  • 2007 – 5,711 miles
  • 2006 – 5,122 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,988 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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

25 tests since 30 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,988 miles (+317)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    97,988 miles
    Test number
    318182070589

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail97,671 miles (+13,810)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,671 miles
    Test number
    743307511144
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass83,861 miles (+659)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    83,861 miles
    Test number
    862756978468
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. Fail83,202 miles (+14,022)6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,202 miles
    Test number
    880734358589
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases & rear exhaust system (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. Pass69,180 miles (+4,762)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    69,180 miles
    Test number
    972535878635
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both front n/s slight (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre lot's of tread starting to lightly wear on inner edge
  6. Pass64,418 miles (+6,327)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    64,418 miles
    Test number
    494164264082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass58,091 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    58,091 miles
    Test number
    865310597640
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  8. Fail58,089 miles (+5,571)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,089 miles
    Test number
    106430363475
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  9. Pass52,518 miles (+5,342)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    52,518 miles
    Test number
    611118712251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass47,176 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    47,176 miles
    Test number
    690582321769

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail47,176 miles (+4,386)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,176 miles
    Test number
    428817763646
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  12. Pass42,790 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    42,790 miles
    Test number
    228326305315
    • 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))
  13. Fail42,790 miles (+3,534)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,790 miles
    Test number
    297818837179
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • 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))
  14. Pass39,256 miles (+3,888)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    39,256 miles
    Test number
    848903117087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass35,368 miles (+3,150)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    35,368 miles
    Test number
    641641594181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass32,218 miles (+4,230)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    32,218 miles
    Test number
    982507976911
    • 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)
  17. Pass27,988 miles (+5,572)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    27,988 miles
    Test number
    507661854257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass22,416 miles (+4,779)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    22,416 miles
    Test number
    129659143262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass17,637 miles (+5,071)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    17,637 miles
    Test number
    928150952261
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteExhaust rattling
  20. Pass12,566 miles (+5,503)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    12,566 miles
    Test number
    466827221280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass7,063 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    7,063 miles
    Test number
    504023650238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass7,059 miles (+1,192)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    7,059 miles
    Test number
    241422009264
    • NoteSlight damage to offside tront brake disc
  23. Pass5,867 miles (+156)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    5,867 miles
    Test number
    110437298100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass5,711 miles (+589)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    5,711 miles
    Test number
    682724887130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass5,122 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    5,122 miles
    Test number
    352521286185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T740 BDP

Does T740 BDP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T740 BDP expired on 13 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T740 BDP?
The MOT on T740 BDP expired on 13 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T740 BDP done?
T740 BDP was recorded at 97,988 miles at its MOT on 14 Jul 2025, an average of 4,878 miles a year.
Has T740 BDP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T740 BDP has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on T740 BDP 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 T740 BDP find?
T740 BDP passed its latest MOT on 14 Jul 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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