Ford Focus
Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc
T79 TVXMOT history
T79 TVX is a silver petrol Ford Focus first used on 28 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 3 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 207,306 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 3 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 207,306 mi
- At MOT on 25 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 30
- 21 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 5,674 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T79 TVX
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Focus
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,796 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 28 Jul 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 3 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 25 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T79 TVX was last recorded at 207,306 miles on 25 Feb 2026, 1,813 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 205,493 miles · 17 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,813 miles
- Average per year
- 5,674 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 207,306 miles
- 2025 – 205,493 miles
- 2024 – 203,008 miles
- 2023 – 201,426 miles
- 2022 – 200,088 miles
- 2021 – 198,480 miles
- 2020 – 197,402 miles
- 2019 – 194,609 miles
- 2018 – 190,092 miles
- 2017 – 184,792 miles
- 2016 – 179,327 miles
- 2015 – 174,351 miles
- 2014 – 168,018 miles
- 2013 – 161,330 miles
- 2012 – 152,964 miles
- 2011 – 141,281 miles
- 2010 – 130,400 miles
- 2009 – 120,324 miles
- 2008 – 105,889 miles
- 2007 – 99,136 miles
- 2006 – 93,643 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass207,306 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust flexi worn
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust heat shield looseRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Rear trailing arm bushes worn
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Including attached suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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, 2021–2025
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2025
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2025
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025
Full MOT history
30 tests since 13 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass207,306 miles1 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 207,306 miles
- Test number
- 822565326465
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust flexi worn
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust heat shield loose
- AdvisoryRear Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Rear trailing arm bushes worn
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Including attached suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail207,306 miles (+1,813)1 repaired1 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 207,306 miles
- Test number
- 315637986127
- Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust flexi worn
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust heat shield loose
- AdvisoryRear Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Rear trailing arm bushes worn
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Including attached suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass205,493 miles (+3)11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 205,493 miles
- Test number
- 284782481541
- 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 (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front subframe welding repair
- 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear fuel hose deteriorated
- AdvisoryAdvise front and rear subframes and suspension parts corroding
Fail205,490 miles (+2,482)1 dangerous1 major11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 205,490 miles
- Test number
- 380811468045
- DangerousNearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- 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 (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front subframe welding repair
- 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear fuel hose deteriorated
- AdvisoryAdvise front and rear subframes and suspension parts corroding
Pass203,008 miles (+1,582)1 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 203,008 miles
- Test number
- 499763567804
- MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Sides (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel arch has been repaired with tape
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Fuel hose deteriorated Filler Hose (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm bush worn
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Sides (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust heat shield loose
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass201,426 miles (+1,338)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 201,426 miles
- Test number
- 542140834072
- 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 (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel arch corroded but filled over and taped up
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass200,088 miles (+1,608)1 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 200,088 miles
- Test number
- 295454254259
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- 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 (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel arch corroded but taped over advise to repair
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- 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))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass198,480 miles (+1,078)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 198,480 miles
- Test number
- 991502647236
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear arch corroding
- 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryAdvise general under side corrosion on suspension parts
Pass197,402 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 197,402 miles
- Test number
- 965576742814
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryAdvise corrosion on under side
- AdvisoryAdvise corrosion to near side rearwheel arch
Fail197,402 miles (+2,793)2 dangerous1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 197,402 miles
- Test number
- 430540953054
- DangerousNearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryAdvise corrosion on under side
- AdvisoryAdvise corrosion to near side rearwheel arch
Pass194,609 miles (+450)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 194,609 miles
- Test number
- 188866747292
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail194,159 miles (+4,067)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 194,159 miles
- Test number
- 415936355779
- MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill by mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass190,092 miles (+5,300)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 190,092 miles
- Test number
- 733031166242
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass184,792 miles (+5,465)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 184,792 miles
- Test number
- 935523079704
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass179,327 miles (+4,976)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 179,327 miles
- Test number
- 291612205468
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass174,351 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 174,351 miles
- Test number
- 376286225049
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryRear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Fail174,344 miles (+6,326)3 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 174,344 miles
- Test number
- 807406425019
- FailureNearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureRear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryRear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass168,018 miles (+6,688)1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 168,018 miles
- Test number
- 199502844002
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- NoteAdvise near side front tyre wall damage
- NoteBoth front tyres wearing low on inner edges
- NoteNear side rear wheel rach corroding
Pass161,330 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 161,330 miles
- Test number
- 627929643000
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteNearside rear wheel arch corroded
Fail161,330 miles (+8,366)2 repaired2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 161,330 miles
- Test number
- 677029243059
- Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteNearside rear wheel arch corroded
Pass152,964 miles (+11,683)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 152,964 miles
- Test number
- 509602952008
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
- NoteBoth front tyres starting to wear on inner edges
Fail141,281 miles2 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,281 miles
- Test number
- 236487541048
- Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- NoteFront brake pads close to wear limit
Pass141,281 miles (+10,881)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 141,281 miles
- Test number
- 555427041038
- NoteFront brake pads close to wear limit
Pass130,400 miles (+64)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 130,400 miles
- Test number
- 662490440036
- NoteRear exhaust deteriorating
Fail130,336 miles (+10,012)4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,336 miles
- Test number
- 254786030069
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Pass120,324 miles (+14,435)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 120,324 miles
- Test number
- 160955259035
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass105,889 miles (+6,753)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 105,889 miles
- Test number
- 132083648081
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass99,136 miles (+28)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 99,136 miles
- Test number
- 942927147009
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail99,108 miles (+5,465)2 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,108 miles
- Test number
- 453909837055
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- DangerousFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Pass93,643 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 93,643 miles
- Test number
- 721524646072
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T79 TVX
- Does T79 TVX currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T79 TVX is valid until 3 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T79 TVX?
- The MOT on T79 TVX is valid until 3 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T79 TVX done?
- T79 TVX was recorded at 207,306 miles at its MOT on 25 Feb 2026, an average of 5,674 miles a year.
- Has T79 TVX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T79 TVX has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Feb 2026.
- Has the mileage on T79 TVX 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 TVX find?
- T79 TVX passed its latest MOT on 25 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 10 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; front exhaust flexi worn, and 8 more.
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