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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,596 cc

T763 YMWMOT history

T763 YMW is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 5 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 12 Jan 2026 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 137,712 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jan 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Jan 2026
Mileage
137,712 mi
At MOT on 13 Jan 2025
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,475 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T763 YMW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
5 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T763 YMW was last recorded at 137,712 miles on 13 Jan 2025, 14,112 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,600 miles · 30 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
14,112 miles
Average per year
4,475 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 137,712 miles
  • 2024 – 123,600 miles
  • 2023 – 116,854 miles
  • 2022 – 115,706 miles
  • 2021 – 114,087 miles
  • 2020 – 112,842 miles
  • 2019 – 111,140 miles
  • 2018 – 108,184 miles
  • 2017 – 105,474 miles
  • 2016 – 102,523 miles
  • 2015 – 99,918 miles
  • 2014 – 96,445 miles
  • 2013 – 91,836 miles
  • 2012 – 87,813 miles
  • 2011 – 82,628 miles
  • 2010 – 77,861 miles
  • 2009 – 72,938 miles
  • 2008 – 67,490 miles
  • 2007 – 61,971 miles
  • 2006 – 56,094 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,712 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryBoth headlamp aims poorRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryCorrosion to vehicle within prescribed areas suspension components corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryHandbrake lever high on travel o/s parking brake low

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.

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2017

Full MOT history

29 tests since 18 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,712 miles (+14,112)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    137,712 miles
    Test number
    876651578397
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamp aims poor
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to vehicle within prescribed areas suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryHandbrake lever high on travel o/s parking brake low

  2. Fail123,600 miles (+6,746)1 dangerous8 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,600 miles
    Test number
    191854704269
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamp aims poor
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to vehicle within prescribed areas suspension components corroded

  3. Pass116,854 miles (+1,148)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    116,854 miles
    Test number
    462581507897

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass115,706 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    115,706 miles
    Test number
    440779375039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail115,706 miles (+1,619)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,706 miles
    Test number
    932665150649
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

  6. Pass114,087 miles (+1,245)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    114,087 miles
    Test number
    891005061060
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass112,842 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    112,842 miles
    Test number
    603946534875
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail112,842 miles (+1,702)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,842 miles
    Test number
    656515215251
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass111,140 miles (+2,956)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    111,140 miles
    Test number
    224422109084
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass108,184 miles (+2,710)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    108,184 miles
    Test number
    178539293324
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing unevenly

  11. Pass105,474 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    105,474 miles
    Test number
    607085446202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail105,474 miles (+2,951)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,474 miles
    Test number
    143691268116
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass102,523 miles (+2,605)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    102,523 miles
    Test number
    806524334542

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass99,918 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    99,918 miles
    Test number
    565389303330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail99,918 miles (+3,473)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,918 miles
    Test number
    303544720897
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  16. Pass96,445 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    96,445 miles
    Test number
    198474594250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail96,445 miles (+4,609)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,445 miles
    Test number
    129164394207
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  18. Pass91,836 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    91,836 miles
    Test number
    166449683274
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteO/s/r brake pipe corroding

  19. Fail91,836 miles (+4,023)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,836 miles
    Test number
    848119983267
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  20. Pass87,813 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    87,813 miles
    Test number
    697081092233
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteRear brake pipes rusting

  21. Fail87,813 miles (+5,185)2 failures2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,813 miles
    Test number
    955081792271
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteFront discs worn to limit
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn close to limit
    • NoteO/s/f tyre tread low
    • NoteRear brake pipes rusting

  22. Pass82,628 miles (+4,767)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    82,628 miles
    Test number
    556025581230
    • NoteBoth front lower swivel boots split
    • NoteFront discs worn and pads getting low
    • NoteHead lamps scratched
    • NoteRear section of brake pipes corroding

  23. Pass77,861 miles (+4,923)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    77,861 miles
    Test number
    451812690237
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteBoth front to rear brake pipes (rear section )corroding
    • NoteFront brake discs worn
    • NoteHeadslights misting

  24. Pass72,938 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    72,938 miles
    Test number
    320983799455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail72,938 miles (+5,448)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,938 miles
    Test number
    572503299284
    • Repaired at testCentre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

  26. Pass67,490 miles (+5,519)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    67,490 miles
    Test number
    361757968233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass61,971 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    61,971 miles
    Test number
    300562797274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail61,971 miles (+5,877)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,971 miles
    Test number
    950892597280
    • Repaired at testTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass56,094 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    56,094 miles
    Test number
    382161496428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T763 YMW

Does T763 YMW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T763 YMW expired on 12 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T763 YMW?
The MOT on T763 YMW expired on 12 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T763 YMW done?
T763 YMW was recorded at 137,712 miles at its MOT on 13 Jan 2025, an average of 4,475 miles a year.
Has T763 YMW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T763 YMW has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on T763 YMW 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 T763 YMW find?
T763 YMW passed its latest MOT on 13 Jan 2025 with 8 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively both; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 5 more.

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