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Ford Focus

Silver · Diesel · 2013 · 1,560 cc

M88 GHAMOT history

M88 GHA is a silver diesel Ford Focus first used on 27 Mar 2013. Its MOT is valid until 26 Nov 2026 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 65,729 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Nov 2025.

M88 GHA silver Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Nov 2026
Mileage
65,729 mi
At MOT on 24 Nov 2025
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,644 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M88 GHA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
27 Mar 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

M88 GHA was last recorded at 65,729 miles on 24 Nov 2025, 5,179 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
60,550 miles · 27 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
5,179 miles
Average per year
4,644 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 65,729 miles
  • 2024 – 60,550 miles
  • 2023 – 56,689 miles
  • 2022 – 53,669 miles
  • 2021 – 50,013 miles
  • 2020 – 44,301 miles
  • 2019 – 40,951 miles
  • 2018 – 36,040 miles
  • 2017 – 30,258 miles
  • 2016 – 20,984 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass65,729 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryVehicle undersealed

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair brake showing an imbalance of 29%

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

14 tests since 6 Apr 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass65,729 miles (+5,179)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    65,729 miles
    Test number
    668620143154
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle undersealed
  2. Pass60,550 miles (+3,861)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    60,550 miles
    Test number
    413268524595
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  3. Pass56,689 miles (+2)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    56,689 miles
    Test number
    901328748691
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair brake showing an imbalance of 29% (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Fail56,687 miles (+3,018)2 dangerous3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,687 miles
    Test number
    309228184395
    • DangerousNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached front bush on trailing arm detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened tie bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened tie bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair brake showing an imbalance of 29% (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass53,669 miles (+3,656)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    53,669 miles
    Test number
    507337012561
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass50,013 miles (+5,712)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    50,013 miles
    Test number
    595535715049
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted
  7. Pass44,301 miles (+3,350)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    44,301 miles
    Test number
    679882622367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass40,951 miles (+4,911)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    40,951 miles
    Test number
    277797557459
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Pass36,040 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    36,040 miles
    Test number
    866556277455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail36,046 miles (+5,788)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,046 miles
    Test number
    898560630520
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
  11. Pass30,258 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    30,258 miles
    Test number
    391313516114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail30,258 miles (+3,164)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,258 miles
    Test number
    237739161913
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  13. Pass27,094 miles (+6,110)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    27,094 miles
    Test number
    712912162003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass20,984 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    20,984 miles
    Test number
    262907811396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about M88 GHA

Does M88 GHA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M88 GHA is valid until 26 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on M88 GHA?
The MOT on M88 GHA is valid until 26 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has M88 GHA done?
M88 GHA was recorded at 65,729 miles at its MOT on 24 Nov 2025, an average of 4,644 miles a year.
Has M88 GHA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M88 GHA has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on M88 GHA 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 M88 GHA find?
M88 GHA passed its latest MOT on 24 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes greased; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; vehicle undersealed.

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