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Ford Focus

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T788 APOMOT history

T788 APO is a green petrol Ford Focus first used on 19 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 24 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 128,273 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 24 Mar 2027
Mileage
128,273 mi
At MOT on 19 Mar 2026
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,656 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T788 APO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
19 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T788 APO was last recorded at 128,273 miles on 19 Mar 2026, 2,181 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,092 miles · 17 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2,181 miles
Average per year
3,656 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 128,273 miles
  • 2025 – 126,092 miles
  • 2024 – 124,302 miles
  • 2023 – 122,861 miles
  • 2022 – 121,393 miles
  • 2021 – 119,260 miles
  • 2020 – 118,277 miles
  • 2019 – 116,134 miles
  • 2018 – 114,568 miles
  • 2017 – 112,538 miles
  • 2016 – 111,284 miles
  • 2015 – 109,509 miles
  • 2014 – 106,625 miles
  • 2013 – 102,165 miles
  • 2012 – 95,795 miles
  • 2011 – 89,138 miles
  • 2010 – 81,629 miles
  • 2009 – 77,471 miles
  • 2008 – 71,524 miles
  • 2007 – 64,196 miles
  • 2006 – 55,117 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,273 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • N/s-o/s outer sill covers fitted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Fuel tank securing straps showing signs of corrossion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Fuel tank securing straps showing signs of corossion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

31 tests since 16 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,273 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    128,273 miles
    Test number
    452630325785

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail128,271 miles (+2,179)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,271 miles
    Test number
    768639115046
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass126,092 miles (+1,790)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    126,092 miles
    Test number
    664327013561
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass124,302 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    124,302 miles
    Test number
    720795626114
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail124,300 miles (+1,439)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,300 miles
    Test number
    225408358928
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle 33% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass122,861 miles12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    122,861 miles
    Test number
    548239082735
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel filler /breather pipes showing signs of corrosion
    • AdvisoryFuel tank securing straps showing signs of corrosion

  7. Fail122,861 miles (+1,468)1 repaired12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,861 miles
    Test number
    703354846107
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel filler /breather pipes showing signs of corrosion
    • AdvisoryFuel tank securing straps showing signs of corrosion

  8. Pass121,393 miles (+2,133)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    121,393 miles
    Test number
    488995360736
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank filler pipes showing signs of corrosion
    • AdvisoryFuel tank support straps showing signs of corrosion

  9. Pass119,260 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    119,260 miles
    Test number
    832076199807
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded tank to filler
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank securing straps showing signs of corrossion

  10. Fail119,258 miles (+981)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,258 miles
    Test number
    425464130805
    • MajorPower steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded tank to filler
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank securing straps showing signs of corrossion

  11. Pass118,277 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    118,277 miles
    Test number
    723304093117
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel filler pipes showing signs of corrossion
    • AdvisoryFuel tank securing straps showing signs of corrossion

  12. Fail118,277 miles (+2,143)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,277 miles
    Test number
    251985000763
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel filler pipes showing signs of corrossion
    • AdvisoryFuel tank securing straps showing signs of corrossion

  13. Pass116,134 miles (+1,566)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    116,134 miles
    Test number
    257819522357
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel filler pipes to fuel tank showing signs of corossion
    • AdvisoryFuel tank securing straps showing signs of corossion

  14. Pass114,568 miles (+2,030)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    114,568 miles
    Test number
    865327104587
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryFuel tank filler pipes showing signs of corossion
    • AdvisoryFuel tank securing straps showing signs of corossion
    • AdvisoryN/s-o/s outer sill covers fitted

  15. Pass112,538 miles (+1,254)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    112,538 miles
    Test number
    356928004722
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust silencer showing signs of corossion
    • AdvisoryFuel tank support straps showing signs of corossion
    • AdvisoryFuel/breather metal pipe work showing signs of corossion
    • AdvisoryN/s-o/s outer sill covers fitted

  16. Pass111,284 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    111,284 miles
    Test number
    267812222446
    • AdvisoryCorrosion featured in front and rear suspension coil springs
    • AdvisoryFuel tank metal filler pipes showing signs of corrossion
    • AdvisoryN/s-o/s front tyres worn to legal limits
    • AdvisoryN/s-o/s outer sill covers fitted

  17. Fail111,284 miles (+1,775)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,284 miles
    Test number
    202298217391
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion featured in front and rear suspension coil springs
    • AdvisoryFuel tank metal filler pipes showing signs of corrossion
    • AdvisoryN/s-o/s front tyres worn to legal limits
    • AdvisoryN/s-o/s outer sill covers fitted

  18. Pass109,509 miles (+2,884)2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    109,509 miles
    Test number
    279196775096
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteFuel tank securing strap showing signs of corrosion
    • NoteN/s-o/s front tyres worn to wear bar limmits
    • NoteN/s-o/s outer sill covers fitted
    • NoteO/s/f bumper fog lamp insecure
    • NoteRear exhaust tail pipe missing and centre silencer showing signs of corrosion

  19. Pass106,625 miles (+4,460)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    106,625 miles
    Test number
    698213784017
    • NoteCentre exhaust silencer badly corroded
    • NoteHeavy corrossion to fuel filer metal pipes/ o/s/r and n/s/r suspension coil springs and fuel tank securing straps.

  20. Pass102,165 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    102,165 miles
    Test number
    366330683091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail102,164 miles (+6,369)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,164 miles
    Test number
    527039573021
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  22. Pass95,795 miles (+87)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    95,795 miles
    Test number
    458861582049
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Fail95,708 miles (+6,570)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,708 miles
    Test number
    169145172037
    • FailurePower steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
    • NoteOil leak

  24. Pass89,138 miles (+7,509)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    89,138 miles
    Test number
    169393881417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass81,629 miles (+4,158)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    81,629 miles
    Test number
    514057070018
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass77,471 miles (+5,947)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    77,471 miles
    Test number
    130874189450
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass71,524 miles (+7,328)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    71,524 miles
    Test number
    111738778089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass64,196 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    64,196 miles
    Test number
    140385077421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail64,185 miles (+9,068)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,185 miles
    Test number
    350355877056
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre tread low
    • NotePower steering fluid level on minimum mark

  30. Pass55,117 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    55,117 miles
    Test number
    434095976016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail55,117 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,117 miles
    Test number
    734165376055
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Questions about T788 APO

Does T788 APO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T788 APO is valid until 24 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T788 APO?
The MOT on T788 APO is valid until 24 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T788 APO done?
T788 APO was recorded at 128,273 miles at its MOT on 19 Mar 2026, an average of 3,656 miles a year.
Has T788 APO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T788 APO has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on T788 APO 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 T788 APO find?
T788 APO passed its latest MOT on 19 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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