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Ford Focus

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T878 KABMOT history

T878 KAB is a green petrol Ford Focus first used on 5 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 1 Apr 2026 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 132,158 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Mar 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 1 Apr 2026
Mileage
132,158 mi
At MOT on 27 Mar 2025
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,846 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T878 KAB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
5 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T878 KAB was last recorded at 132,158 miles on 27 Mar 2025, 2,946 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,212 miles · 2 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
2,946 miles
Average per year
4,846 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 132,158 miles
  • 2024 – 129,212 miles
  • 2022 – 124,218 miles
  • 2021 – 120,865 miles
  • 2020 – 116,880 miles
  • 2019 – 112,999 miles
  • 2018 – 109,575 miles
  • 2017 – 105,197 miles
  • 2016 – 102,439 miles
  • 2015 – 99,867 miles
  • 2014 – 96,755 miles
  • 2013 – 93,492 miles
  • 2012 – 90,596 miles
  • 2011 – 87,635 miles
  • 2010 – 84,630 miles
  • 2008 – 69,478 miles
  • 2007 – 58,754 miles
  • 2006 – 40,866 miles
  • 2005 – 37,347 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,158 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2018

  • Both front tyres bald on inner edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

30 tests since 2 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,158 miles (+2,946)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    132,158 miles
    Test number
    137581393859
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass129,212 miles (+4,994)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    129,212 miles
    Test number
    448816289004
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass124,218 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    124,218 miles
    Test number
    169195545229
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail124,216 miles (+3,351)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,216 miles
    Test number
    821905733116
    • DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass120,865 miles (+3,985)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    120,865 miles
    Test number
    907180384457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass116,880 miles (+19)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    116,880 miles
    Test number
    571846541142
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail116,861 miles (+3,862)2 dangerous5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,861 miles
    Test number
    834166835169
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp come on with stop lamps (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill end (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill end (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass112,999 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    112,999 miles
    Test number
    557387437227
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe corrooded at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail112,997 miles (+3,422)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,997 miles
    Test number
    748637185890
    • MajorNearside Rear Rear reflector reflecting white to the rear (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe corrooded at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass109,575 miles (+46)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2019
    Odometer
    109,575 miles
    Test number
    580091011160
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres bald on inner edge

  11. Fail109,529 miles (+4,332)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,529 miles
    Test number
    967671662532
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres bald on inner edge

  12. Pass105,197 miles (+2,758)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    105,197 miles
    Test number
    213215311069
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres bald on inner edge

  13. Pass102,439 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    102,439 miles
    Test number
    903004145956
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail102,434 miles (+2,567)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,434 miles
    Test number
    624160766305
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. unable to adjust (1.8)
    • FailurePower steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass99,867 miles (+8)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    99,867 miles
    Test number
    716793715172
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

  16. Fail99,859 miles (+3,104)1 dangerous3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,859 miles
    Test number
    186380315140
    • DangerousOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureCentre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

  17. Pass96,755 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    96,755 miles
    Test number
    516235114116
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteOffside front tyre bald on inner edge

  18. Fail96,755 miles (+3,263)2 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,755 miles
    Test number
    635975214132
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteOffside front tyre bald on inner edge

  19. Pass93,492 miles (+2,896)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    93,492 miles
    Test number
    705517603169
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteNearside front shock absorber top has slight movement on strut top mounting
    • NoteNearside rear wheel bearing noisy

  20. Pass90,596 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    90,596 miles
    Test number
    939674912190
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Fail90,596 miles (+2,961)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,596 miles
    Test number
    459674512148
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  22. Pass87,635 miles (+3,005)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    87,635 miles
    Test number
    246897711487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass84,630 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    84,630 miles
    Test number
    610529110160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail84,628 miles (+15,150)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,628 miles
    Test number
    291242710125
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass69,478 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    69,478 miles
    Test number
    692001208321
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front head lights starting to turn yellow
    • NoteOffside rear tyre starting to wear low

  26. Fail69,478 miles (+10,724)4 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,478 miles
    Test number
    313697598281
    • FailureHeadlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front head lights starting to turn yellow
    • NoteOffside rear tyre starting to wear low

  27. Fail58,754 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,754 miles
    Test number
    292158477216
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  28. Pass58,754 miles (+17,888)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    58,754 miles
    Test number
    444058777282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass40,866 miles (+3,519)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    40,866 miles
    Test number
    734627146219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass37,347 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    37,347 miles
    Test number
    654465045287
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T878 KAB

Does T878 KAB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T878 KAB expired on 1 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T878 KAB?
The MOT on T878 KAB expired on 1 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T878 KAB done?
T878 KAB was recorded at 132,158 miles at its MOT on 27 Mar 2025, an average of 4,846 miles a year.
Has T878 KAB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T878 KAB has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on T878 KAB 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 T878 KAB find?
T878 KAB passed its latest MOT on 27 Mar 2025 with 2 advisories: offside front track rod end ball joint has slight play; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing.

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