Ford Focus
Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc
T781 ROOMOT history
T781 ROO is a red petrol Ford Focus first used on 22 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 7 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 94,983 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 7 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 94,983 mi
- At MOT on 18 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 26
- 20 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 3,615 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T781 ROO
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Focus
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,796 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 22 Apr 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 7 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T781 ROO was last recorded at 94,983 miles on 18 Nov 2025, 9,459 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Dec 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 85,524 miles · 3 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 9,459 miles
- Average per year
- 3,615 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 94,983 miles
- 2024 – 85,524 miles
- 2023 – 79,265 miles
- 2022 – 74,961 miles
- 2021 – 70,610 miles
- 2020 – 61,557 miles
- 2019 – 59,663 miles
- 2018 – 57,474 miles
- 2017 – 55,633 miles
- 2016 – 53,118 miles
- 2015 – 49,184 miles
- 2014 – 45,563 miles
- 2013 – 42,691 miles
- 2012 – 40,803 miles
- 2011 – 38,928 miles
- 2010 – 36,368 miles
- 2009 – 33,695 miles
- 2008 – 31,860 miles
- 2007 – 29,532 miles
- 2006 – 26,292 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass94,983 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9 mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
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 Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor2 MOTs, 2023
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015
Full MOT history
26 tests since 17 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass94,983 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 94,983 miles
- Test number
- 983238857278
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9 mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail94,983 miles (+9,459)1 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,983 miles
- Test number
- 652588403124
- Repaired at testHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9 mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass85,524 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 85,524 miles
- Test number
- 845641054292
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail85,524 miles (+6,259)2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,524 miles
- Test number
- 612141304970
- Repaired at testHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass79,265 miles (+6)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 79,265 miles
- Test number
- 273137328945
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail79,259 miles (+4,298)1 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,259 miles
- Test number
- 212343644007
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass74,961 miles (+4,351)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 74,961 miles
- Test number
- 536905032472
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass70,610 miles (+9,053)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 70,610 miles
- Test number
- 779093469383
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Pass61,557 miles (+1,894)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 61,557 miles
- Test number
- 487168549099
- AdvisoryFront head lights misting up
Pass59,663 miles (+2,189)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 59,663 miles
- Test number
- 188297774762
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass57,474 miles (+1,841)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 57,474 miles
- Test number
- 707764886450
- MinorNearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Pass55,633 miles (+2,515)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 55,633 miles
- Test number
- 883202987379
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edges (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit side wall and small split in tread (4.1.E.1)
Pass53,118 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 53,118 miles
- Test number
- 317625865942
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail53,118 miles (+3,934)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,118 miles
- Test number
- 709375194450
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass49,184 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 49,184 miles
- Test number
- 281087042684
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front steering rack
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fail49,184 miles (+3,621)4 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,184 miles
- Test number
- 492686322824
- FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front steering rack
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass45,563 miles (+2,872)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 45,563 miles
- Test number
- 557823024374
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteSlight play in steering rack
Pass42,691 miles (+1,888)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 42,691 miles
- Test number
- 686302513336
- NoteFront brake pads worn
- NoteHandbrake travel getting long
- NotePlastic sill covers fitted
Pass40,803 miles (+1,875)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 40,803 miles
- Test number
- 288354712372
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,928 miles (+2,560)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 38,928 miles
- Test number
- 466548811366
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,368 miles (+2,673)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 36,368 miles
- Test number
- 593203320313
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,695 miles (+1,835)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 33,695 miles
- Test number
- 122848419315
- NoteBoth sills covered in plastic trim
- NoteNsf tyre worn (2m bars)
Pass31,860 miles (+2,328)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 31,860 miles
- Test number
- 421297728459
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,532 miles (+3,240)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 29,532 miles
- Test number
- 451044217334
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,292 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 26,292 miles
- Test number
- 480941726326
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail26,292 miles3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 26,292 miles
- Test number
- 443081926375
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about T781 ROO
- Does T781 ROO currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T781 ROO is valid until 7 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on T781 ROO?
- The MOT on T781 ROO is valid until 7 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T781 ROO done?
- T781 ROO was recorded at 94,983 miles at its MOT on 18 Nov 2025, an average of 3,615 miles a year.
- Has T781 ROO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T781 ROO has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Nov 2025.
- Has the mileage on T781 ROO 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 T781 ROO find?
- T781 ROO passed its latest MOT on 18 Nov 2025 with 5 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge, and 2 more.
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