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Ford Focus

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T785 RAXMOT history

T785 RAX is a red petrol Ford Focus first used on 11 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 19 Mar 2026 and it has passed 18 of 18 MOT tests, with 174,837 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Mar 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 19 Mar 2026
Mileage
174,837 mi
At MOT on 20 Mar 2025
MOT tests
18
18 passed · 0 failed
Per year
4,058 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T785 RAX
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
11 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T785 RAX was last recorded at 174,837 miles on 20 Mar 2025, 2,075 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
172,762 miles · 19 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
2,075 miles
Average per year
4,058 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 174,837 miles
  • 2024 – 172,762 miles
  • 2023 – 170,213 miles
  • 2021 – 167,103 miles
  • 2020 – 164,541 miles
  • 2019 – 162,425 miles
  • 2018 – 158,706 miles
  • 2017 – 154,600 miles
  • 2016 – 149,957 miles
  • 2014 – 139,248 miles
  • 2013 – 135,100 miles
  • 2012 – 131,011 miles
  • 2011 – 127,089 miles
  • 2010 – 122,120 miles
  • 2009 – 116,634 miles
  • 2008 – 112,427 miles
  • 2007 – 107,306 miles
  • 2006 – 99,847 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass174,837 miles
  • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust noisy box corroded (8.1.1 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2013

Full MOT history

18 tests since 26 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass174,837 miles (+2,075)3 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    174,837 miles
    Test number
    567373104013
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust noisy box corroded (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass172,762 miles (+2,549)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    172,762 miles
    Test number
    222939150630

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass170,213 miles (+3,110)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    170,213 miles
    Test number
    360967968330
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass167,103 miles (+2,562)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    167,103 miles
    Test number
    200914013952
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  5. Pass164,541 miles (+2,116)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    164,541 miles
    Test number
    271854087543
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front d clamp (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  6. Pass162,425 miles (+3,719)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    162,425 miles
    Test number
    489322749428
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective n/s and o/s front (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security n/s and o/s rear inner sills under car (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass158,706 miles (+4,106)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    158,706 miles
    Test number
    154327984254
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySlight wear in front brake pads and discs
  8. Pass154,600 miles (+4,643)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    154,600 miles
    Test number
    285644532739

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass149,957 miles (+10,709)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    149,957 miles
    Test number
    784842553486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass139,248 miles (+4,148)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    139,248 miles
    Test number
    668340884225
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  11. Pass135,100 miles (+4,089)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    135,100 miles
    Test number
    449833473232
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSlight wear in front pads and discs
  12. Pass131,011 miles (+3,922)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    131,011 miles
    Test number
    139500472289
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  13. Pass127,089 miles (+4,969)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    127,089 miles
    Test number
    307289671423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass122,120 miles (+5,486)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    122,120 miles
    Test number
    250214560278
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass116,634 miles (+4,207)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    116,634 miles
    Test number
    340105979273
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
  16. Pass112,427 miles (+5,121)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    112,427 miles
    Test number
    170184878231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass107,306 miles (+7,459)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    107,306 miles
    Test number
    281438767215
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass99,847 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    99,847 miles
    Test number
    524629266259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T785 RAX

Does T785 RAX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T785 RAX expired on 19 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T785 RAX?
The MOT on T785 RAX expired on 19 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T785 RAX done?
T785 RAX was recorded at 174,837 miles at its MOT on 20 Mar 2025, an average of 4,058 miles a year.
Has T785 RAX ever failed its MOT?
No. T785 RAX has passed all 18 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on T785 RAX 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 T785 RAX find?
T785 RAX passed its latest MOT on 20 Mar 2025 with 3 minor defects and 8 advisories: front headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside obligatory mirror slightly damaged, and 8 more.

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