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Ford Focus

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T781 UCFMOT history

T781 UCF is a red petrol Ford Focus first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 25 Feb 2026 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 161,869 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Feb 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 25 Feb 2026
Mileage
161,869 mi
At MOT on 18 Feb 2025
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,088 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T781 UCF
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
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T781 UCF was last recorded at 161,869 miles on 18 Feb 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Feb 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 11 Feb 2020: 153,597 miles, lower than 153,796 miles on 10 Feb 2020.

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
161,869 miles · 17 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
6,088 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 161,869 miles
  • 2024 – 160,213 miles
  • 2023 – 158,423 miles
  • 2022 – 156,581 miles
  • 2021 – 154,956 miles
  • 2020 – 153,597 miles
  • 2019 – 149,944 miles
  • 2018 – 144,795 miles
  • 2017 – 138,538 miles
  • 2016 – 131,522 miles
  • 2015 – 123,748 miles
  • 2014 – 114,787 miles
  • 2013 – 107,542 miles
  • 2012 – 100,400 miles
  • 2011 – 92,837 miles
  • 2010 – 84,504 miles
  • 2009 – 75,145 miles
  • 2008 – 67,379 miles
  • 2007 – 57,860 miles
  • 2006 – 45,831 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass161,869 miles
  • AdvisoryCLUTCH SLIPPINGRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded ALL 4 SPRINGS CORRODED (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive FROM ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive FROM GEARBOX (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (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.

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre beginning to bald on inner edge advise change and wheel alignment asap

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

30 tests since 27 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass161,869 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    161,869 miles
    Test number
    669569239337
    • AdvisoryCLUTCH SLIPPING
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded ALL 4 SPRINGS CORRODED (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive FROM ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive FROM GEARBOX (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  2. Fail161,869 miles (+1,656)1 dangerous4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,869 miles
    Test number
    536198355887
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Start leaking after brake roller test (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCLUTCH SLIPPING
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded ALL 4 SPRINGS CORRODED (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive FROM ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive FROM GEARBOX (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass160,213 miles (+1,790)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    160,213 miles
    Test number
    566147497247
    • AdvisoryNearside mirror head damage
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion both rear inner sills

  4. Pass158,423 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    158,423 miles
    Test number
    411113465990
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Fail158,423 miles (+1,842)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,423 miles
    Test number
    579037229033
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass156,581 miles (+1,625)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    156,581 miles
    Test number
    283345240779
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass154,956 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    154,956 miles
    Test number
    204357133088
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Fail154,953 miles (+1,356)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,953 miles
    Test number
    716744248344
    • MajorEmissions not tested filling pipe of gas aniliser with water (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass153,597 miles (-199)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    153,597 miles
    Test number
    173298050339
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre beginning to bald on inner edge advise change and wheel alignment asap (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread strongly advise change asap (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNon obligatory mirror taped but securre at time of test

  10. Fail153,796 miles (+3,852)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,796 miles
    Test number
    605889360012
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords bald and cut to cord inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre beginning to bald on inner edge advise change and wheel alignment asap (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread strongly advise change asap (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNon obligatory mirror taped but securre at time of test

  11. Pass149,944 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    149,944 miles
    Test number
    421701918058
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread advise change asap (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNon obligatory mirror taped

  12. Fail149,944 miles (+5,149)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,944 miles
    Test number
    681441791928
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn link rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn link rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront both tyres worn bold on inner edge strong advise change and wheel alignment asap
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread advise change asap (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNon obligatory mirror taped

  13. Pass144,795 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    144,795 miles
    Test number
    680656166172
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both sides advise change (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Fail144,794 miles (+6,256)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,794 miles
    Test number
    901438153888
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both sides advise change (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass138,538 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    138,538 miles
    Test number
    861369383885
    • AdvisoryFuel tank filler pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front non obligatory mirror taped effecting view to the rear
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre stem valve deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Fail138,537 miles (+7,015)4 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,537 miles
    Test number
    537142592534
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryFuel tank filler pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front non obligatory mirror taped effecting view to the rear
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre stem valve deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Pass131,522 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    131,522 miles
    Test number
    471550264107
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Fail131,522 miles (+7,774)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,522 miles
    Test number
    207895787773
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  19. Fail123,748 miles1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,748 miles
    Test number
    168167545036
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  20. Pass123,748 miles (+8,961)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    123,748 miles
    Test number
    176057745060
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  21. Pass114,787 miles (+23)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    114,787 miles
    Test number
    938092854059
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  22. Fail114,764 miles (+7,222)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,764 miles
    Test number
    506671454002
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass107,542 miles (+7,142)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    107,542 miles
    Test number
    756670553077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass100,400 miles (+7,563)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    100,400 miles
    Test number
    179353252023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass92,837 miles (+8,333)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    92,837 miles
    Test number
    307528341043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass84,504 miles (+9,359)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    84,504 miles
    Test number
    170019540476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass75,145 miles (+7,766)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    75,145 miles
    Test number
    611670859083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass67,379 miles (+9,519)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    67,379 miles
    Test number
    392574748070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass57,860 miles (+12,029)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    57,860 miles
    Test number
    284501757067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass45,831 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    45,831 miles
    Test number
    974357726044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T781 UCF

Does T781 UCF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T781 UCF expired on 25 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T781 UCF?
The MOT on T781 UCF expired on 25 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T781 UCF done?
T781 UCF was recorded at 161,869 miles at its MOT on 18 Feb 2025, an average of 6,088 miles a year.
Has T781 UCF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T781 UCF has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on T781 UCF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 11 Feb 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T781 UCF find?
T781 UCF passed its latest MOT on 18 Feb 2025 with 7 advisories: clutch slipping; coil spring corroded all 4 springs corroded; offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed, and 4 more.

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