Ford Focus
Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,989 cc
T870 SDAMOT history
T870 SDA is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 15 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 27 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 82,296 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 27 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 82,296 mi
- At MOT on 13 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 20 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 3,217 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T870 SDA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Focus
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,989 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 15 Jun 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 27 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T870 SDA was last recorded at 82,296 miles on 13 Jan 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jan 2026.
Mileage went down between tests
- 22 Jul 2019: 62,296 miles, lower than 62,627 miles on 18 Jul 2019.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 82,296 miles · 12 Jan 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 3,217 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 82,296 miles
- 2025 – 79,292 miles
- 2024 – 76,900 miles
- 2023 – 74,737 miles
- 2022 – 71,195 miles
- 2021 – 68,171 miles
- 2019 – 62,296 miles
- 2018 – 56,668 miles
- 2017 – 49,813 miles
- 2016 – 43,567 miles
- 2015 – 36,091 miles
- 2014 – 34,079 miles
- 2013 – 32,465 miles
- 2012 – 30,482 miles
- 2011 – 28,568 miles
- 2010 – 27,385 miles
- 2009 – 25,215 miles
- 2008 – 23,433 miles
- 2007 – 21,338 miles
- 2006 – 19,659 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass82,296 miles
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside and Nearside (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryInterior mirror missingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All four rear suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor3 MOTs, 2018–2019
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Around Vehicle
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Rear view mirror missing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
27 tests since 26 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass82,296 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 82,296 miles
- Test number
- 676522736521
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside and Nearside (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryInterior mirror missing
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All four rear suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail82,296 miles (+3,004)1 dangerous3 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,296 miles
- Test number
- 771184316178
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside and Nearside (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryInterior mirror missing
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All four rear suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass79,292 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 79,292 miles
- Test number
- 979899686179
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryGeneral Corrosion Steering And Suspension Components
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail79,292 miles (+2,392)2 repaired8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,292 miles
- Test number
- 781176125770
- Repaired at testObligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryGeneral Corrosion Steering And Suspension Components
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass76,900 miles (+99)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 76,900 miles
- Test number
- 491511804669
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Around Vehicle (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear view mirror missing
Fail76,801 miles (+2,064)1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,801 miles
- Test number
- 141740107876
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back Box (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Around Vehicle (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear view mirror missing
Pass74,737 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 74,737 miles
- Test number
- 848330034715
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail74,737 miles (+3,542)2 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,737 miles
- Test number
- 629783620500
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass71,195 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 71,195 miles
- Test number
- 160815781117
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail71,195 miles (+3,024)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,195 miles
- Test number
- 727057635321
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Pass68,171 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 68,171 miles
- Test number
- 499960450426
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail68,171 miles (+5,875)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,171 miles
- Test number
- 932432894415
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both sides (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Pass62,296 miles (-331)2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 62,296 miles
- Test number
- 677308734474
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryInterior mirror adrift but other mirrors fitted
Fail62,627 miles (+5,959)3 major2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,627 miles
- Test number
- 816504163747
- MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryInterior mirror adrift but other mirrors fitted
Pass56,668 miles (+6,855)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 56,668 miles
- Test number
- 977173899040
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass49,813 miles (+6,246)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 49,813 miles
- Test number
- 581614113378
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass43,567 miles (+7,476)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 43,567 miles
- Test number
- 705176548450
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass36,091 miles (+2,012)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 36,091 miles
- Test number
- 129301085184
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass34,079 miles (+1,614)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 34,079 miles
- Test number
- 129302704273
- NoteRear silencer box weak
Pass32,465 miles (+1,983)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 32,465 miles
- Test number
- 206324203244
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,482 miles (+1,914)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 30,482 miles
- Test number
- 178490002265
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,568 miles (+1,183)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 28,568 miles
- Test number
- 138942301278
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,385 miles (+2,170)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 27,385 miles
- Test number
- 580106180171
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,215 miles (+1,782)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 25,215 miles
- Test number
- 362853409280
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,433 miles (+2,095)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 23,433 miles
- Test number
- 581546908282
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,338 miles (+1,679)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 21,338 miles
- Test number
- 742976607280
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,659 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 19,659 miles
- Test number
- 610167806261
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T870 SDA
- Does T870 SDA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T870 SDA is valid until 27 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T870 SDA?
- The MOT on T870 SDA is valid until 27 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T870 SDA done?
- T870 SDA was recorded at 82,296 miles at its MOT on 13 Jan 2026, an average of 3,217 miles a year.
- Has T870 SDA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T870 SDA has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on T870 SDA ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 22 Jul 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on T870 SDA find?
- T870 SDA passed its latest MOT on 13 Jan 2026 with 6 advisories: anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear; front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside; fuel pipe/s corroded, and 3 more.
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