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Ford Focus

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,596 cc

T829 TNCMOT history

T829 TNC is a silver petrol Ford Focus first used on 7 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 29 Jun 2026 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 83,865 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jul 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 29 Jun 2026
Mileage
83,865 mi
At MOT on 2 Jul 2026
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,472 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T829 TNC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
7 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Jul 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

T829 TNC was last recorded at 83,865 miles on 2 Jul 2026, 573 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,292 miles · 30 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
573 miles
Average per year
2,472 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 83,865 miles
  • 2025 – 83,292 miles
  • 2024 – 81,705 miles
  • 2023 – 80,229 miles
  • 2022 – 78,660 miles
  • 2021 – 77,612 miles
  • 2020 – 75,830 miles
  • 2019 – 74,021 miles
  • 2018 – 72,934 miles
  • 2017 – 71,986 miles
  • 2016 – 71,193 miles
  • 2015 – 70,190 miles
  • 2014 – 68,711 miles
  • 2013 – 66,920 miles
  • 2012 – 64,868 miles
  • 2011 – 62,758 miles
  • 2010 – 60,042 miles
  • 2009 – 55,958 miles
  • 2008 – 52,382 miles
  • 2007 – 42,677 miles
  • 2006 – 34,180 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail83,865 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryCorrosion to n/s/f hub
  • AdvisoryCorrosion to sills

What MOT failures 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.

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

30 tests since 26 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail83,865 miles (+573)6 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,865 miles
    Test number
    647222566734
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to n/s/f hub
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to sills

  2. Pass83,292 miles (+1,587)1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    83,292 miles
    Test number
    340325176634
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant low
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to front wing
    • AdvisoryEngine oil low

  3. Pass81,705 miles (+104)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    81,705 miles
    Test number
    735026081350
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to front wings
    • AdvisoryEngine oil low

  4. Fail81,601 miles (+1,372)7 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,601 miles
    Test number
    440426489021
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to osf wing
    • AdvisoryOil level low
    • AdvisoryOsf sill to floor corroded,not in prescribed area
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to nsr sill to floor and nsr inner wheel arch

  5. Pass80,229 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    80,229 miles
    Test number
    713534194432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail80,222 miles (+1,562)6 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,222 miles
    Test number
    492067213187
    • MajorNearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated rubber split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass78,660 miles (+58)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    78,660 miles
    Test number
    344056333092
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank neck corroding
    • AdvisoryO/s/f o/s/r brakepipes at brake hoses showing surface corrosion

  8. Fail78,602 miles (+990)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,602 miles
    Test number
    127447198430
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank breather corroded through
    • AdvisoryFuel tank neck corroding
    • AdvisoryO/s/f o/s/r brakepipes at brake hoses showing surface corrosion

  9. Pass77,612 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    77,612 miles
    Test number
    210999941763
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank neck corroded
    • AdvisoryO/s/f + o/s/r brake pipes at brake hoses showing surface corrosion

  10. Fail77,612 miles (+1,782)2 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,612 miles
    Test number
    782980493114
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank neck corroded
    • AdvisoryO/s/f + o/s/r brake pipes at brake hoses showing surface corrosion

  11. Pass75,830 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    75,830 miles
    Test number
    229411427624
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel neck pipe corroding
    • AdvisoryO/s/f +o/s/r brake pipes at brake hoses showing surface corrosion

  12. Fail75,827 miles (+1,806)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,827 miles
    Test number
    527947670133
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel neck pipe corroding
    • AdvisoryO/s/f +o/s/r brake pipes at brake hoses showing surface corrosion

  13. Pass74,021 miles (+1,087)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    74,021 miles
    Test number
    682169586030
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel neck pipe corroding
    • AdvisoryO/s/r brake pipe at brake hose showing surface corrosion

  14. Pass72,934 miles (+948)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    72,934 miles
    Test number
    383446591386
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel filler neck pipe showing surface corrosion

  15. Pass71,986 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    71,986 miles
    Test number
    181989285063
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryO/s n/s/r shock absorber turrets showing heavy corrosion
    • AdvisoryO/s/f brake pipe at brake hose showing surface rust

  16. Fail71,980 miles (+787)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,980 miles
    Test number
    492014664426
    • FailureCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryO/s n/s/r shock absorber turrets showing heavy corrosion
    • AdvisoryO/s/f brake pipe at brake hose showing surface rust

  17. Pass71,193 miles (+33)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    71,193 miles
    Test number
    561611659149
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryO/s n/s/f headlamp plastic starting to fade
    • AdvisoryO/s/f inner brake pipe showing surface rust

  18. Fail71,160 miles (+970)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,160 miles
    Test number
    990291650045
    • FailureOffside Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryO/s n/s/f headlamp plastic starting to fade
    • AdvisoryO/s/f inner brake pipe showing surface rust

  19. Pass70,190 miles (+1,479)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    70,190 miles
    Test number
    549562355170
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteO/s inner front brake pipe showing surface rust

  20. Pass68,711 miles (+51)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    68,711 miles
    Test number
    225248444113
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Fail68,660 miles (+1,740)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,660 miles
    Test number
    689671644120
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass66,920 miles (+2,052)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    66,920 miles
    Test number
    938977433195
    • NoteO/s n/s/r o/s n/s/f brake pipes at brake hoses showing surface rust

  23. Pass64,868 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    64,868 miles
    Test number
    275102742112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail64,868 miles (+2,110)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,868 miles
    Test number
    517252142104
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

  25. Pass62,758 miles (+2,716)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    62,758 miles
    Test number
    246054041428
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  26. Pass60,042 miles (+4,084)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    60,042 miles
    Test number
    424796140119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass55,958 miles (+3,576)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    55,958 miles
    Test number
    321943459163
    • NoteSlight play in o/s of steering rack

  28. Pass52,382 miles (+9,705)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    52,382 miles
    Test number
    304262548198
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  29. Pass42,677 miles (+8,497)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    42,677 miles
    Test number
    161381337177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass34,180 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    34,180 miles
    Test number
    941966846188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T829 TNC

Does T829 TNC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T829 TNC expired on 29 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T829 TNC?
The MOT on T829 TNC expired on 29 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T829 TNC done?
T829 TNC was recorded at 83,865 miles at its MOT on 2 Jul 2026, an average of 2,472 miles a year.
Has T829 TNC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T829 TNC has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on T829 TNC 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 T829 TNC find?
T829 TNC failed its latest MOT on 2 Jul 2026 with 6 major defects, 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: nearside front position lamp not working; nearside rear lower suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened; nearside rear subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch, and 11 more.

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