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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T79 RCGMOT history

T79 RCG is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 31 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 15 Aug 2027 and it has passed 22 of 34 MOT tests, with 149,173 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Aug 2027
Mileage
149,173 mi
At MOT on 5 Aug 2026
MOT tests
34
22 passed · 12 failed
Per year
4,148 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T79 RCG
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
31 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T79 RCG was last recorded at 149,173 miles on 5 Aug 2026, 28 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
149,145 miles · 23 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
28 miles
Average per year
4,148 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 149,173 miles
  • 2025 – 148,111 miles
  • 2024 – 146,554 miles
  • 2023 – 145,425 miles
  • 2022 – 144,234 miles
  • 2021 – 142,689 miles
  • 2020 – 141,244 miles
  • 2019 – 138,983 miles
  • 2018 – 136,306 miles
  • 2017 – 133,721 miles
  • 2016 – 131,146 miles
  • 2015 – 128,472 miles
  • 2014 – 125,561 miles
  • 2013 – 122,894 miles
  • 2012 – 119,541 miles
  • 2011 – 116,020 miles
  • 2010 – 109,005 miles
  • 2009 – 99,353 miles
  • 2008 – 89,773 miles
  • 2007 – 80,341 miles
  • 2006 – 70,667 miles
  • 2005 – 63,269 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,173 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryExhaust silencers corrodedRecorded 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.

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Exhaust deteriorated

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2025

Full MOT history

34 tests since 18 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass149,173 miles (+28)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    149,173 miles
    Test number
    124727556834
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencers corroded

  2. Fail149,145 miles (+1,034)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,145 miles
    Test number
    491628008088
    • MajorNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened upper coil spring mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencers corroded

  3. Pass148,111 miles (+1,557)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    148,111 miles
    Test number
    559790250192
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear the front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer corroded

  4. Pass146,554 miles (+19)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    146,554 miles
    Test number
    586942027193
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Fail146,535 miles (+1,110)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,535 miles
    Test number
    304917542425
    • 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 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass145,425 miles (+19)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    145,425 miles
    Test number
    465771316912
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Fail145,406 miles (+1,172)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,406 miles
    Test number
    247556062142
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock plate ,marked with chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Pass144,234 miles (+29)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    144,234 miles
    Test number
    463914327450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail144,205 miles (+118)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,205 miles
    Test number
    165155290497
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits 0.33 (8.2.1.2 (b))

  10. Fail144,087 miles (+1,398)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,087 miles
    Test number
    105219668479
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits 0.33 (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened rear shock (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened rear shock (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass142,689 miles (+1,445)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    142,689 miles
    Test number
    516170585961
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated

  12. Pass141,244 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    141,244 miles
    Test number
    647557737706
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated

  13. Fail141,244 miles (+2,261)4 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,244 miles
    Test number
    194798835077
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded long (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded long (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded short (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material short (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated

  14. Pass138,983 miles (+21)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    138,983 miles
    Test number
    313632428336
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated

  15. Fail138,962 miles (+2,656)1 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,962 miles
    Test number
    865912839144
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated

  16. Pass136,306 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    136,306 miles
    Test number
    886010607882

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail136,306 miles (+2,585)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,306 miles
    Test number
    633586839641
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

  18. Pass133,721 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    133,721 miles
    Test number
    194901001858

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail133,720 miles (+2,574)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,720 miles
    Test number
    572968393293
    • FailureOffside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

  20. Pass131,146 miles (+2,674)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    131,146 miles
    Test number
    275055553887
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass128,472 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    128,472 miles
    Test number
    262825189319
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Fail128,472 miles (+2,911)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,472 miles
    Test number
    791737106520
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  23. Fail125,561 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,561 miles
    Test number
    238820364239
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  24. Pass125,561 miles (+2,667)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    125,561 miles
    Test number
    879560664278
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  25. Pass122,894 miles (+3,353)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    122,894 miles
    Test number
    539561563278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass119,541 miles (+3,521)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    119,541 miles
    Test number
    249503862229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass116,020 miles (+7,015)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    116,020 miles
    Test number
    615427871261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass109,005 miles (+9,652)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    109,005 miles
    Test number
    891835230340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass99,353 miles (+9,580)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    99,353 miles
    Test number
    574690939330
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • NoteSlight noise from o/s front wheel bearing

  30. Pass89,773 miles (+9,432)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    89,773 miles
    Test number
    264818438354
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  31. Fail80,341 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,341 miles
    Test number
    131583337352
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

  32. Pass80,341 miles (+9,674)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    80,341 miles
    Test number
    790373637342
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

  33. Pass70,667 miles (+7,398)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    70,667 miles
    Test number
    462697226327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  34. Pass63,269 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    63,269 miles
    Test number
    741672025312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T79 RCG

Does T79 RCG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T79 RCG is valid until 15 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T79 RCG?
The MOT on T79 RCG is valid until 15 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T79 RCG done?
T79 RCG was recorded at 149,173 miles at its MOT on 5 Aug 2026, an average of 4,148 miles a year.
Has T79 RCG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T79 RCG has failed 12 of its 34 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on T79 RCG 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 T79 RCG find?
T79 RCG passed its latest MOT on 5 Aug 2026 with 7 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear; front coil spring corroded nearside and offside; nearside front suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive, and 4 more.

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