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Ford Focus

Grey · Petrol · 2011 · 1,596 cc

C8 GMTMOT history

C8 GMT is a grey petrol Ford Focus first used on 30 Sept 2011. Its MOT expired on 26 Oct 2026 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 130,853 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Oct 2025.

C8 GMT grey Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 26 Oct 2026
Mileage
130,853 mi
At MOT on 27 Oct 2025
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,960 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C8 GMT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
30 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

C8 GMT was last recorded at 130,853 miles on 27 Oct 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,852 miles · 22 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
8,960 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 130,853 miles
  • 2024 – 122,941 miles
  • 2023 – 115,752 miles
  • 2022 – 105,283 miles
  • 2021 – 95,834 miles
  • 2020 – 87,786 miles
  • 2019 – 81,191 miles
  • 2018 – 69,736 miles
  • 2017 – 59,790 miles
  • 2016 – 49,199 miles
  • 2015 – 39,988 miles
  • 2014 – 31,550 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,853 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Exhaust heat shield loose

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

17 tests since 27 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,853 miles (+1)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    130,853 miles
    Test number
    591805631042
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail130,852 miles (+7,911)3 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,852 miles
    Test number
    357050176569
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass122,941 miles (+1)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    122,941 miles
    Test number
    952043915453
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield loose

  4. Fail122,940 miles (+7,188)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,940 miles
    Test number
    516882712347
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield loose

  5. Pass115,752 miles (+10,469)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    115,752 miles
    Test number
    386170904563
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass105,283 miles (+16)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    105,283 miles
    Test number
    955721453452
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and attached suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail105,267 miles (+9,433)9 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,267 miles
    Test number
    876791752660
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and attached suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass95,834 miles (+8,048)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    95,834 miles
    Test number
    597170106884

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass87,786 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    87,786 miles
    Test number
    993821424697
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield loose

  10. Fail87,782 miles (+6,591)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,782 miles
    Test number
    574037016083
    • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (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))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield loose

  11. Pass81,191 miles (+95)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    81,191 miles
    Test number
    377985049789
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Fail81,096 miles (+11,360)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,096 miles
    Test number
    845002718614
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass69,736 miles (+9,946)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    69,736 miles
    Test number
    919596235212
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material part of brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material part of brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield loose

  14. Pass59,790 miles (+10,591)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    59,790 miles
    Test number
    771490485586
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  15. Pass49,199 miles (+9,211)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    49,199 miles
    Test number
    402286793382
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass39,988 miles (+8,438)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    39,988 miles
    Test number
    193723375514

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass31,550 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    31,550 miles
    Test number
    689300174231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C8 GMT

Does C8 GMT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on C8 GMT expired on 26 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on C8 GMT?
The MOT on C8 GMT expired on 26 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has C8 GMT done?
C8 GMT was recorded at 130,853 miles at its MOT on 27 Oct 2025, an average of 8,960 miles a year.
Has C8 GMT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C8 GMT has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on C8 GMT 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 C8 GMT find?
C8 GMT passed its latest MOT on 27 Oct 2025 with 10 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 7 more.

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