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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,596 cc

T797 TEVMOT history

T797 TEV is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 4 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 7 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 94,170 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Mar 2027
Mileage
94,170 mi
At MOT on 3 Mar 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,500 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T797 TEV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
4 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T797 TEV was last recorded at 94,170 miles on 3 Mar 2026, 1,962 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,208 miles · 4 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,962 miles
Average per year
2,500 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 94,170 miles
  • 2025 – 92,208 miles
  • 2024 – 89,922 miles
  • 2023 – 87,522 miles
  • 2022 – 86,433 miles
  • 2021 – 85,512 miles
  • 2020 – 84,868 miles
  • 2019 – 84,303 miles
  • 2018 – 83,172 miles
  • 2017 – 81,948 miles
  • 2016 – 79,894 miles
  • 2015 – 77,389 miles
  • 2014 – 74,407 miles
  • 2013 – 71,267 miles
  • 2012 – 66,965 miles
  • 2011 – 62,238 miles
  • 2010 – 58,614 miles
  • 2009 – 54,320 miles
  • 2008 – 51,240 miles
  • 2007 – 47,273 miles
  • 2006 – 43,820 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,170 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Fuel hose deteriorated from filler location to tank (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • 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.

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2008

Full MOT history

25 tests since 11 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,170 miles (+1,962)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    94,170 miles
    Test number
    923595204810
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Fuel hose deteriorated from filler location to tank (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass92,208 miles (+2,286)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    92,208 miles
    Test number
    112343763264
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  3. Pass89,922 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    89,922 miles
    Test number
    112623777868
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/65-15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail89,920 miles (+2,398)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,920 miles
    Test number
    535080716144
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/65-15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass87,522 miles (+1,089)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    87,522 miles
    Test number
    557611220227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass86,433 miles (+921)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    86,433 miles
    Test number
    306727191338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass85,512 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    85,512 miles
    Test number
    509922067046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail85,512 miles (+644)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,512 miles
    Test number
    580848837360
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass84,868 miles (+565)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    84,868 miles
    Test number
    529125389608
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

  10. Pass84,303 miles (+1,131)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    84,303 miles
    Test number
    802028226183
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Pass83,172 miles (+1,224)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    83,172 miles
    Test number
    129147435473
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill/arch area (2.4.A.3)

  12. Pass81,948 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    81,948 miles
    Test number
    580780841911

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail81,947 miles (+2,053)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,947 miles
    Test number
    863823432348
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  14. Pass79,894 miles (+2,505)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    79,894 miles
    Test number
    425093516285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass77,389 miles (+2,982)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    77,389 miles
    Test number
    149684315476
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass74,407 miles (+3,140)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    74,407 miles
    Test number
    988206514078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass71,267 miles (+4,302)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    71,267 miles
    Test number
    248006513030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass66,965 miles (+4,727)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    66,965 miles
    Test number
    559579412010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass62,238 miles (+3,624)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    62,238 miles
    Test number
    919949111042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass58,614 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    58,614 miles
    Test number
    242862520021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail58,614 miles (+4,294)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,614 miles
    Test number
    324532620076
    • FailureHeadlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

  22. Pass54,320 miles (+3,080)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    54,320 miles
    Test number
    224219319058
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass51,240 miles (+3,967)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    51,240 miles
    Test number
    390229308022
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  24. Pass47,273 miles (+3,453)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    47,273 miles
    Test number
    773281617046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass43,820 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    43,820 miles
    Test number
    963771416099
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteElectrical wiring damaged to steering prussure swicth.
    • NoteKnock from steering.

Questions about T797 TEV

Does T797 TEV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T797 TEV is valid until 7 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T797 TEV?
The MOT on T797 TEV is valid until 7 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T797 TEV done?
T797 TEV was recorded at 94,170 miles at its MOT on 3 Mar 2026, an average of 2,500 miles a year.
Has T797 TEV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T797 TEV has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on T797 TEV 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 T797 TEV find?
T797 TEV passed its latest MOT on 3 Mar 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front non obligatory mirror damaged; offside rear inner fuel hose deteriorated from filler location to tank; rear coil spring corroded, and 1 more.

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