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Ford Focus

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,388 cc

T873 DUYMOT history

T873 DUY is a red petrol Ford Focus first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 30 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 70,161 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Mar 2027
Mileage
70,161 mi
At MOT on 11 Mar 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,288 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T873 DUY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,388 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T873 DUY was last recorded at 70,161 miles on 11 Mar 2026, 577 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
69,584 miles · 31 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
577 miles
Average per year
1,288 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 70,161 miles
  • 2025 – 69,584 miles
  • 2024 – 68,824 miles
  • 2023 – 68,046 miles
  • 2022 – 66,998 miles
  • 2021 – 66,143 miles
  • 2020 – 65,361 miles
  • 2019 – 64,246 miles
  • 2018 – 62,791 miles
  • 2017 – 61,598 miles
  • 2016 – 60,194 miles
  • 2015 – 58,813 miles
  • 2014 – 57,503 miles
  • 2013 – 56,217 miles
  • 2012 – 55,082 miles
  • 2011 – 53,784 miles
  • 2010 – 52,308 miles
  • 2009 – 50,627 miles
  • 2008 – 48,611 miles
  • 2007 – 45,783 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,161 miles
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear subframe corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2021

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

27 tests since 5 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,161 miles (+577)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    70,161 miles
    Test number
    963140407002
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • 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 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 subframe corroded

  2. Pass69,584 miles (+760)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    69,584 miles
    Test number
    258439184691
    • 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 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 subframe corroded

  3. Pass68,824 miles (+778)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    68,824 miles
    Test number
    388226972834
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section both front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll rear suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryHeadlights nearing definition limit

  4. Pass68,046 miles (+7)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    68,046 miles
    Test number
    613163953645
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail68,039 miles (+1,041)9 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,039 miles
    Test number
    852741647194
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass66,998 miles (+855)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    66,998 miles
    Test number
    995275948413
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  7. Pass66,143 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    66,143 miles
    Test number
    211606715861
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Fuel Pipe/s corroded

  8. Fail66,143 miles (+782)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,143 miles
    Test number
    227882497335
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Fuel Pipe/s corroded

  9. Pass65,361 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    65,361 miles
    Test number
    384592225905
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail65,361 miles (+1,115)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,361 miles
    Test number
    796670456639
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass64,246 miles (+1,455)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    64,246 miles
    Test number
    761471327336
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass62,791 miles (+1,193)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    62,791 miles
    Test number
    540620281053
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  13. Pass61,598 miles (+1,404)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    61,598 miles
    Test number
    701642122186
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  14. Pass60,194 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    60,194 miles
    Test number
    433948734436
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust starting to corrode

  15. Fail60,194 miles (+1,381)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,194 miles
    Test number
    432813467134
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust starting to corrode

  16. Pass58,813 miles (+1,310)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    58,813 miles
    Test number
    526123385074
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded

  17. Fail57,503 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,503 miles
    Test number
    766832774046
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteRear suspension is very rusty

  18. Pass57,503 miles (+1,286)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    57,503 miles
    Test number
    968302374079
    • NoteRear suspension is very rusty

  19. Pass56,217 miles (+1,135)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    56,217 miles
    Test number
    235236883097
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  20. Pass55,082 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    55,082 miles
    Test number
    445578782062
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSteering rack is slightly damp

  21. Fail55,082 miles (+1,298)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,082 miles
    Test number
    698088382035
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSteering rack is slightly damp

  22. Fail53,784 miles1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,784 miles
    Test number
    269897671047
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Pass53,784 miles (+1,476)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    53,784 miles
    Test number
    389767371069
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteOil leak

  24. Pass52,308 miles (+1,681)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    52,308 miles
    Test number
    154371890442
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSlight leak on steering rack

  25. Pass50,627 miles (+2,016)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    50,627 miles
    Test number
    884030299029
    • AdvisoryCentre Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass48,611 miles (+2,828)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    48,611 miles
    Test number
    833074098082
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass45,783 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    45,783 miles
    Test number
    741155097090
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T873 DUY

Does T873 DUY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T873 DUY is valid until 30 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T873 DUY?
The MOT on T873 DUY is valid until 30 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T873 DUY done?
T873 DUY was recorded at 70,161 miles at its MOT on 11 Mar 2026, an average of 1,288 miles a year.
Has T873 DUY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T873 DUY has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on T873 DUY 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 T873 DUY find?
T873 DUY passed its latest MOT on 11 Mar 2026 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 4 more.

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