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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T794 RDLMOT history

T794 RDL is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 16 Aug 1999. Its MOT is valid until 16 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 86,755 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Aug 2027
Mileage
86,755 mi
At MOT on 15 Aug 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,217 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T794 RDL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
16 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T794 RDL was last recorded at 86,755 miles on 15 Aug 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,755 miles · 11 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,217 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 86,755 miles
  • 2025 – 85,182 miles
  • 2024 – 83,266 miles
  • 2023 – 81,146 miles
  • 2022 – 78,236 miles
  • 2021 – 76,087 miles
  • 2020 – 73,201 miles
  • 2019 – 70,644 miles
  • 2018 – 67,167 miles
  • 2017 – 64,545 miles
  • 2016 – 61,334 miles
  • 2015 – 58,187 miles
  • 2014 – 55,083 miles
  • 2013 – 51,617 miles
  • 2012 – 48,463 miles
  • 2011 – 44,350 miles
  • 2010 – 40,339 miles
  • 2009 – 36,708 miles
  • 2008 – 30,972 miles
  • 2007 – 25,967 miles
  • 2006 – 22,219 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,755 miles
  • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn lowRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2011

  • Nearside Rear tyre worn low

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Service brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2014

Full MOT history

30 tests since 24 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,755 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    86,755 miles
    Test number
    905424006585
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn low

  2. Fail86,755 miles (+1,573)2 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,755 miles
    Test number
    465418237538
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn low

  3. Pass85,182 miles (+1,916)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    85,182 miles
    Test number
    722600957516

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass83,266 miles (+2,120)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    83,266 miles
    Test number
    484730439046
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass81,146 miles (+2,910)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    81,146 miles
    Test number
    477859004965
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn low on edges and deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn low on edges

  6. Pass78,236 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    78,236 miles
    Test number
    450409365202
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn low

  7. Fail78,236 miles (+2,149)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,236 miles
    Test number
    189489366974
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn low

  8. Pass76,087 miles (+2,886)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    76,087 miles
    Test number
    701927462891
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn low
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  9. Pass73,201 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    73,201 miles
    Test number
    295055026002
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail73,201 miles (+2,557)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,201 miles
    Test number
    205051086465
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass70,644 miles (+3,477)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    70,644 miles
    Test number
    642976835149
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre screw in tread

  12. Pass67,167 miles (+2,622)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    67,167 miles
    Test number
    936811483528
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre screw in tyre

  13. Pass64,545 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    64,545 miles
    Test number
    790664513173
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  14. Fail64,545 miles (+3,211)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,545 miles
    Test number
    203997909835
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  15. Pass61,334 miles (+3,147)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    61,334 miles
    Test number
    453377572829
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre worn uneven

  16. Pass58,187 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    58,187 miles
    Test number
    656837915297
    • NoteNearside rear tyre is in poor condition
    • NoteOffside rear tyre is in poor condition
    • NoteRear exhaust mount is in poor condition

  17. Fail58,187 miles (+3,104)2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,187 miles
    Test number
    866257915227
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre is in poor condition
    • NoteOffside rear tyre is in poor condition
    • NoteRear exhaust mount is in poor condition

  18. Pass55,083 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    55,083 miles
    Test number
    517262604225
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  19. Fail55,083 miles (+3,466)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,083 miles
    Test number
    189602304229
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  20. Pass51,617 miles (+3,154)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    51,617 miles
    Test number
    197818893169
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

  21. Fail48,463 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,463 miles
    Test number
    218702022211
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  22. Pass48,463 miles (+4,113)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    48,463 miles
    Test number
    956662622242
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  23. Pass44,350 miles (+4,011)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    44,350 miles
    Test number
    369132621225
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  24. Pass40,339 miles (+3,631)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    40,339 miles
    Test number
    380672120265
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  25. Pass36,708 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    36,708 miles
    Test number
    654729119282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail36,708 miles (+5,736)1 failure5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,708 miles
    Test number
    672259319271
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/S/R tyre cut on sidewall,NO cords showing

  27. Pass30,972 miles (+5,005)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    30,972 miles
    Test number
    351115608264
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteO/S/R tyre inner sidewall has large cuts but NO cords showing

  28. Pass25,967 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    25,967 miles
    Test number
    190479697121
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteDrivers seat loose on one corner

  29. Fail25,967 miles (+3,748)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,967 miles
    Test number
    921569397146
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteDrivers seat base loose on one corner

  30. Pass22,219 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    22,219 miles
    Test number
    273305206208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T794 RDL

Does T794 RDL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T794 RDL is valid until 16 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T794 RDL?
The MOT on T794 RDL is valid until 16 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T794 RDL done?
T794 RDL was recorded at 86,755 miles at its MOT on 15 Aug 2026, an average of 3,217 miles a year.
Has T794 RDL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T794 RDL has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on T794 RDL 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 T794 RDL find?
T794 RDL passed its latest MOT on 15 Aug 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.

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