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Ford Focus

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,989 cc

T782 BFRMOT history

T782 BFR is a red petrol Ford Focus first used on 27 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 20 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 205,277 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Oct 2027
Mileage
205,277 mi
At MOT on 5 Oct 2026
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
7,071 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T782 BFR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,989 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
27 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T782 BFR was last recorded at 205,277 miles on 5 Oct 2026, 5,542 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
199,735 miles · 13 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
5,542 miles
Average per year
7,071 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 205,277 miles
  • 2025 – 199,735 miles
  • 2024 – 195,064 miles
  • 2023 – 190,055 miles
  • 2022 – 185,283 miles
  • 2021 – 180,585 miles
  • 2020 – 177,279 miles
  • 2019 – 173,687 miles
  • 2018 – 167,497 miles
  • 2017 – 160,939 miles
  • 2016 – 154,597 miles
  • 2015 – 148,411 miles
  • 2014 – 137,225 miles
  • 2013 – 126,196 miles
  • 2012 – 115,553 miles
  • 2011 – 106,910 miles
  • 2010 – 105,815 miles
  • 2009 – 97,193 miles
  • 2008 – 85,896 miles
  • 2007 – 81,143 miles
  • 2006 – 64,707 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass205,277 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

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 Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear - covered in black paint

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass205,277 miles (+5,542)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    205,277 miles
    Test number
    657062212476
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass199,735 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    199,735 miles
    Test number
    956960599754
    • AdvisoryClutch pedal loose

  3. Fail199,735 miles (+4,671)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,735 miles
    Test number
    328189400227
    • DangerousNearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryClutch pedal loose

  4. Pass195,064 miles (+5,009)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    195,064 miles
    Test number
    796351482120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass190,055 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    190,055 miles
    Test number
    740372242832
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear - covered in black paint (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail190,051 miles (+4,768)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,051 miles
    Test number
    833035374882
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear - covered in black paint (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass185,283 miles (+4,698)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    185,283 miles
    Test number
    524333384506
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres slightly worn on inner and outer edges
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn on inner edge

  8. Pass180,585 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    180,585 miles
    Test number
    404921126720

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail180,575 miles (+3,296)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,575 miles
    Test number
    616443358280
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear and rear pipes covered in black paint (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass177,279 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    177,279 miles
    Test number
    635931391798
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear heat shield loose

  11. Fail177,279 miles (+3,592)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,279 miles
    Test number
    397230315289
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear heat shield loose

  12. Pass173,687 miles (+6,190)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    173,687 miles
    Test number
    284546574669
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

  13. Pass167,497 miles (+138)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    167,497 miles
    Test number
    606612780028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail167,359 miles (+6,420)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,359 miles
    Test number
    435831078292
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

  15. Pass160,939 miles (+6,342)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    160,939 miles
    Test number
    519652717070
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  16. Pass154,597 miles (+6,186)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    154,597 miles
    Test number
    356410295919

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass148,411 miles (+189)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    148,411 miles
    Test number
    809556118508
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal rubber worn but secure
    • AdvisoryCorrosion hole in boot floor not within 30cm of secure point
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  18. Fail148,222 miles (+10,997)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,222 miles
    Test number
    347466532895
    • FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal rubber worn but secure
    • AdvisoryCorrosion hole in boot floor not within 30cm of secure point
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  19. Pass137,225 miles (+11,029)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    137,225 miles
    Test number
    655644074254
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteRear exhaust rubbers perishing

  20. Pass126,196 miles (+277)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    126,196 miles
    Test number
    647094073213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail125,919 miles (+10,366)3 failures3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,919 miles
    Test number
    857007763238
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBonnet stay grommit missing
    • NoteConsiderable handbrake lever travel
    • NoteNearside door mirror glass damaged

  22. Pass115,553 miles (+78)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    115,553 miles
    Test number
    908910072288
    • NoteN/S mirror cracked

  23. Fail115,475 miles (+8,565)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,475 miles
    Test number
    627184862226
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteN/S mirror cracked

  24. Pass106,910 miles (+1,095)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    106,910 miles
    Test number
    477916781264
    • NoteAdvise both front brake discs are in poor condition
    • NoteAdvise corrosion on offside rear wheel arch

  25. Pass105,815 miles (+8,622)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    105,815 miles
    Test number
    622079330217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass97,193 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    97,193 miles
    Test number
    254359119298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail97,191 miles (+11,295)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,191 miles
    Test number
    314419219224
    • FailureFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  28. Pass85,896 miles (+4,753)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    85,896 miles
    Test number
    982232778125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass81,143 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    81,143 miles
    Test number
    132527827348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail81,139 miles (+16,432)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,139 miles
    Test number
    792526027370
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  31. Pass64,707 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    64,707 miles
    Test number
    853072426395
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)

Questions about T782 BFR

Does T782 BFR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T782 BFR is valid until 20 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on T782 BFR?
The MOT on T782 BFR is valid until 20 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T782 BFR done?
T782 BFR was recorded at 205,277 miles at its MOT on 5 Oct 2026, an average of 7,071 miles a year.
Has T782 BFR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T782 BFR has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on T782 BFR 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 T782 BFR find?
T782 BFR passed its latest MOT on 5 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all.

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