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Ford Focus

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,989 cc

T981 NBVMOT history

T981 NBV is a green petrol Ford Focus first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 11 Aug 2027 and it has passed 22 of 27 MOT tests, with 158,401 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Aug 2027
Mileage
158,401 mi
At MOT on 29 Jul 2026
MOT tests
27
22 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,134 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T981 NBV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,989 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T981 NBV was last recorded at 158,401 miles on 29 Jul 2026, 381 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
158,020 miles · 30 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
381 miles
Average per year
1,134 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 158,401 miles
  • 2025 – 158,020 miles
  • 2024 – 157,548 miles
  • 2023 – 157,136 miles
  • 2022 – 156,663 miles
  • 2021 – 156,306 miles
  • 2020 – 156,188 miles
  • 2019 – 155,231 miles
  • 2018 – 154,898 miles
  • 2017 – 154,514 miles
  • 2016 – 154,122 miles
  • 2015 – 154,001 miles
  • 2014 – 153,887 miles
  • 2013 – 152,882 miles
  • 2012 – 150,394 miles
  • 2011 – 142,812 miles
  • 2010 – 141,492 miles
  • 2009 – 141,143 miles
  • 2008 – 139,584 miles
  • 2007 – 138,444 miles
  • 2006 – 136,506 miles
  • 2005 – 134,778 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,401 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront flexi exhaust worn
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material union (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler pipes
  • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced behind bumper (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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.

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2009

Full MOT history

27 tests since 26 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,401 miles (+381)15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    158,401 miles
    Test number
    460601276224
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront flexi exhaust worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material union (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler pipes
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced behind bumper (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass158,020 miles (+472)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    158,020 miles
    Test number
    744441999193
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog light inoperative
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced panel behind bumper (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass157,548 miles (+412)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    157,548 miles
    Test number
    696890876872
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog lamp not working
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass157,136 miles (+473)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    157,136 miles
    Test number
    270765727430
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Slight loss of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened light surface corrosion inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill... by front wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel filler pipes corroded

  5. Pass156,663 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    156,663 miles
    Test number
    871788082643
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexible joint deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  6. Fail156,662 miles (+356)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,662 miles
    Test number
    211549873228
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexible joint deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  7. Pass156,306 miles (+118)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    156,306 miles
    Test number
    989790959333
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass156,188 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    156,188 miles
    Test number
    285798951181
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail156,188 miles (+957)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,188 miles
    Test number
    564296020965
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached broken (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass155,231 miles (+333)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    155,231 miles
    Test number
    231792044552

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass154,898 miles (+384)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    154,898 miles
    Test number
    724493382419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass154,514 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    154,514 miles
    Test number
    951300736134
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion both front lower of wings (6.1.B.2)

  13. Fail154,514 miles (+392)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,514 miles
    Test number
    713125883136
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion both front lower of wings (6.1.B.2)

  14. Pass154,122 miles (+121)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    154,122 miles
    Test number
    969479435208
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  15. Pass154,001 miles (+114)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    154,001 miles
    Test number
    848103350420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass153,887 miles (+1,005)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    153,887 miles
    Test number
    145872314289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass152,882 miles (+34)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    152,882 miles
    Test number
    116528813243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail152,848 miles (+2,454)1 dangerous10 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,848 miles
    Test number
    198772413228
    • DangerousOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass150,394 miles (+7,582)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    150,394 miles
    Test number
    319100422488
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteSlight corrosion in offside and nearside front brake discs

  20. Pass142,812 miles (+1,320)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    142,812 miles
    Test number
    347645711235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass141,492 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    141,492 miles
    Test number
    502454320276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail141,492 miles (+349)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,492 miles
    Test number
    920214420211
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass141,143 miles (+1,559)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    141,143 miles
    Test number
    370284749431
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass139,584 miles (+1,140)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    139,584 miles
    Test number
    253855948247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass138,444 miles (+1,938)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    138,444 miles
    Test number
    154227567223
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  26. Pass136,506 miles (+1,728)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    136,506 miles
    Test number
    342200576234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass134,778 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    134,778 miles
    Test number
    192079965248
    • NoteDrivers wing mirror cracked,but not effecting visability to rear

Questions about T981 NBV

Does T981 NBV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T981 NBV is valid until 11 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T981 NBV?
The MOT on T981 NBV is valid until 11 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T981 NBV done?
T981 NBV was recorded at 158,401 miles at its MOT on 29 Jul 2026, an average of 1,134 miles a year.
Has T981 NBV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T981 NBV has failed 5 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on T981 NBV 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 T981 NBV find?
T981 NBV passed its latest MOT on 29 Jul 2026 with 15 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front flexi exhaust worn; nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output, and 12 more.

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