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Ford Focus

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T778 FBNMOT history

T778 FBN is a silver petrol Ford Focus first used on 19 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 11 Nov 2026 and it has passed 17 of 30 MOT tests, with 79,579 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Nov 2026
Mileage
79,579 mi
At MOT on 12 Nov 2025
MOT tests
30
17 passed · 13 failed
Per year
1,755 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T778 FBN
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
19 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T778 FBN was last recorded at 79,579 miles on 12 Nov 2025, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Nov 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 29 May 2018: 72,345 miles, lower than 688,441 miles on 2 Jun 2017.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
79,576 miles · 7 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
1,755 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 79,579 miles
  • 2023 – 79,203 miles
  • 2022 – 79,075 miles
  • 2021 – 79,075 miles
  • 2020 – 77,437 miles
  • 2019 – 74,685 miles
  • 2018 – 72,345 miles
  • 2017 – 688,441 miles
  • 2016 – 62,744 miles
  • 2015 – 62,329 miles
  • 2014 – 61,690 miles
  • 2013 – 60,963 miles
  • 2012 – 59,759 miles
  • 2011 – 57,999 miles
  • 2010 – 56,494 miles
  • 2009 – 54,347 miles
  • 2008 – 52,654 miles
  • 2007 – 50,709 miles
  • 2006 – 45,333 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,579 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both-sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and back under the vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Service brake efficiency below requirements

    Major4 MOTs, 2019–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2017

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

30 tests since 9 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,579 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    79,579 miles
    Test number
    773210222695
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both-sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and back under the vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Fail79,576 miles (+373)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,576 miles
    Test number
    745726854556
    • MajorCentral Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner and outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both-sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and back under the vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass79,203 miles (+128)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    79,203 miles
    Test number
    382389395590

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail79,075 miles6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,075 miles
    Test number
    532538186850
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  5. Fail79,075 miles (+1,638)1 dangerous6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,075 miles
    Test number
    719553883030
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  6. Pass77,437 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2021
    Odometer
    77,437 miles
    Test number
    583681723234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail77,437 miles (+2,752)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,437 miles
    Test number
    983305580397
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass74,685 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    74,685 miles
    Test number
    705079640617

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail74,685 miles (+2,340)4 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,685 miles
    Test number
    367078502857
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  10. Pass72,345 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    72,345 miles
    Test number
    519644860728

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail72,345 miles (-616,096)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,345 miles
    Test number
    296926023319
    • MajorHeadlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  12. Pass688,441 miles (+619,597)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    688,441 miles
    Test number
    734130426303
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail68,844 miles (+6,100)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,844 miles
    Test number
    179377683452
    • FailureHeadlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass62,744 miles (+415)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    62,744 miles
    Test number
    208284783664

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass62,329 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    62,329 miles
    Test number
    367840475040
    • NoteBoth front tyres developing cracks on tread & worn slightly on inner edges

  16. Fail62,329 miles (+639)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,329 miles
    Test number
    105960275032
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteBoth front tyres developing cracks on tread & worn slightly on inner edges

  17. Fail61,690 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,690 miles
    Test number
    537732564095
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteCracks developing in tyre tread on offside front and both rear tyres

  18. Pass61,690 miles (+727)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    61,690 miles
    Test number
    556592064015
    • NoteCracks developing in tyre tread on offside front and both rear tyres

  19. Pass60,963 miles (+1,204)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    60,963 miles
    Test number
    579200973064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass59,759 miles (+1,760)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    59,759 miles
    Test number
    968036462002
    • NoteSlight free play in nearside and offside front anti roll bar links.

  21. Pass57,999 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    57,999 miles
    Test number
    686483871021
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  22. Fail57,999 miles (+1,505)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,999 miles
    Test number
    478003571078
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass56,494 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    56,494 miles
    Test number
    391481860064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail56,494 miles (+2,147)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,494 miles
    Test number
    764661360085
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  25. Pass54,347 miles (+1,693)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    54,347 miles
    Test number
    110961669467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass52,654 miles (+1,945)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    52,654 miles
    Test number
    850799758008
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteSuspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
    • NoteCentre and rear exhaust boxes outer casings corroding

  27. Pass50,709 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    50,709 miles
    Test number
    364024667071
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  28. Fail50,709 miles (+5,376)4 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,709 miles
    Test number
    461114667040
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  29. Pass45,333 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2007
    Odometer
    45,333 miles
    Test number
    603211636123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail45,333 miles3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,333 miles
    Test number
    931949826131
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T778 FBN

Does T778 FBN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T778 FBN is valid until 11 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T778 FBN?
The MOT on T778 FBN is valid until 11 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T778 FBN done?
T778 FBN was recorded at 79,579 miles at its MOT on 12 Nov 2025, an average of 1,755 miles a year.
Has T778 FBN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T778 FBN has failed 13 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on T778 FBN ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 29 May 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T778 FBN find?
T778 FBN passed its latest MOT on 12 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both-sides; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and back under the vehicle.

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