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Ford Focus

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T997 MBUMOT history

T997 MBU is a silver petrol Ford Focus first used on 29 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 32 MOT tests, with 97,685 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Jan 2027
Mileage
97,685 mi
At MOT on 7 Jan 2026
MOT tests
32
20 passed · 12 failed
Per year
2,497 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T997 MBU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
29 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T997 MBU was last recorded at 97,685 miles on 7 Jan 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,685 miles · 6 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,497 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 97,685 miles
  • 2025 – 96,921 miles
  • 2024 – 96,045 miles
  • 2023 – 95,173 miles
  • 2021 – 94,054 miles
  • 2020 – 93,368 miles
  • 2019 – 92,235 miles
  • 2018 – 91,044 miles
  • 2017 – 89,676 miles
  • 2016 – 88,159 miles
  • 2015 – 86,459 miles
  • 2014 – 84,321 miles
  • 2013 – 82,012 miles
  • 2012 – 79,314 miles
  • 2011 – 75,915 miles
  • 2010 – 72,615 miles
  • 2009 – 69,093 miles
  • 2008 – 63,774 miles
  • 2007 – 56,317 miles
  • 2006 – 48,580 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,685 miles
  • AdvisoryBoth rear metal brake pipes starting to corrodeRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2016

Full MOT history

32 tests since 10 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,685 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    97,685 miles
    Test number
    857220891103
    • AdvisoryBoth rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

  2. Fail97,685 miles (+764)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,685 miles
    Test number
    860477352549
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

  3. Pass96,921 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    96,921 miles
    Test number
    753527129836
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail96,921 miles (+876)2 dangerous2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,921 miles
    Test number
    567246983404
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracked at sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracked at sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill closing panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective torn (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamps faded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass96,045 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    96,045 miles
    Test number
    941913620890
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear A panel starting to corrode

  6. Fail96,045 miles (+872)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,045 miles
    Test number
    102026404256
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear A panel starting to corrode

  7. Pass95,173 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    95,173 miles
    Test number
    752712633545

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail95,173 miles (+1,119)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,173 miles
    Test number
    409284043341
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass94,054 miles (+686)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    94,054 miles
    Test number
    903477954008
    • AdvisoryRear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

  10. Pass93,368 miles (+1,133)
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    93,368 miles
    Test number
    447460423363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass92,235 miles (+1,191)
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    92,235 miles
    Test number
    816916368587

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass91,044 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    91,044 miles
    Test number
    657293608853

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail91,044 miles (+1,368)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,044 miles
    Test number
    775008399033
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  14. Pass89,676 miles (+1,517)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    89,676 miles
    Test number
    491955220689

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass88,159 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2017
    Odometer
    88,159 miles
    Test number
    213542697737

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail88,159 miles (+1,700)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,159 miles
    Test number
    691679823140
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass86,459 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2016
    Odometer
    86,459 miles
    Test number
    535146925150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail86,459 miles (+2,138)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,459 miles
    Test number
    228636925423
    • FailureNearside 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)

  19. Pass84,321 miles (+2,309)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2015
    Odometer
    84,321 miles
    Test number
    209912434154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass82,012 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2014
    Odometer
    82,012 miles
    Test number
    816868223123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail82,012 miles (+2,698)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,012 miles
    Test number
    665738423121
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  22. Pass79,314 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2013
    Odometer
    79,314 miles
    Test number
    538759802155
    • NoteRear o/s tyre has cracks and low tread

  23. Fail79,314 miles (+3,399)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,314 miles
    Test number
    235959602148
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront o/s tyre cracks at sidewall and tread low.

  24. Pass75,915 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2012
    Odometer
    75,915 miles
    Test number
    818114621136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail75,915 miles (+3,300)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,915 miles
    Test number
    799603221182
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn close to limit.

  26. Pass72,615 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2011
    Odometer
    72,615 miles
    Test number
    271832830105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail72,615 miles (+3,522)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,615 miles
    Test number
    624381930194
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

  28. Pass69,093 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2010
    Odometer
    69,093 miles
    Test number
    452764139179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail69,093 miles (+5,319)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,093 miles
    Test number
    364233339118
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  30. Pass63,774 miles (+7,457)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2009
    Odometer
    63,774 miles
    Test number
    523695738114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass56,317 miles (+7,737)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2008
    Odometer
    56,317 miles
    Test number
    404333617104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass48,580 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2007
    Odometer
    48,580 miles
    Test number
    710200336183
    • NoteFront o/s lower swivel boot split.

Questions about T997 MBU

Does T997 MBU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T997 MBU is valid until 12 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T997 MBU?
The MOT on T997 MBU is valid until 12 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T997 MBU done?
T997 MBU was recorded at 97,685 miles at its MOT on 7 Jan 2026, an average of 2,497 miles a year.
Has T997 MBU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T997 MBU has failed 12 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on T997 MBU 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 T997 MBU find?
T997 MBU passed its latest MOT on 7 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: both rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode.

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