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Ford Focus

Silver · Diesel · 2016 · 1,499 cc

T12 MGAMOT history

T12 MGA is a silver diesel Ford Focus first used on 14 Nov 2016. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jul 2027 and it has passed 8 of 14 MOT tests, with 95,735 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Jul 2027
Mileage
95,735 mi
At MOT on 7 Jul 2026
MOT tests
14
8 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,155 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T12 MGA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,499 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
14 Nov 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T12 MGA was last recorded at 95,735 miles on 7 Jul 2026, 8,124 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,611 miles · 11 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
8,124 miles
Average per year
8,155 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 95,735 miles
  • 2025 – 87,611 miles
  • 2024 – 78,231 miles
  • 2023 – 70,584 miles
  • 2022 – 62,862 miles
  • 2021 – 54,646 miles
  • 2020 – 54,616 miles
  • 2019 – 40,901 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,735 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Direction indicator insecure wing mirror (4.4.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front/rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (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.

  • Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface

    Minor3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

Full MOT history

14 tests since 16 Oct 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,735 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    95,735 miles
    Test number
    695330205942
    • MinorNearside Front Direction indicator insecure wing mirror (4.4.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front/rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail95,733 miles (+8,122)3 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,733 miles
    Test number
    257905469650
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Direction indicator insecure wing mirror (4.4.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front/rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass87,611 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    87,611 miles
    Test number
    891137985003
    • MinorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface broken (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front/rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Fail87,611 miles (+9,380)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,611 miles
    Test number
    180849762865
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface broken (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front/rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test phone carrier
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass78,231 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    78,231 miles
    Test number
    835531080058
    • MinorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre has 2 nails one in outer edge

  6. Fail78,231 miles (+7,647)3 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,231 miles
    Test number
    651446532402
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre has 2 nails one in outer edge

  7. Pass70,584 miles (+1)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    70,584 miles
    Test number
    690338957941
    • MinorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail70,583 miles (+7,721)1 dangerous3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,583 miles
    Test number
    771572380930
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorCentral Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass62,862 miles (+8,216)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    62,862 miles
    Test number
    556134680572

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass54,646 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    54,646 miles
    Test number
    488110334040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail54,644 miles (+28)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,644 miles
    Test number
    385841872264
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16. (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass54,616 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    54,616 miles
    Test number
    247654952040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail54,616 miles (+13,715)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,616 miles
    Test number
    497620797227
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass40,901 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    40,901 miles
    Test number
    305922030479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T12 MGA

Does T12 MGA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T12 MGA is valid until 23 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T12 MGA?
The MOT on T12 MGA is valid until 23 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T12 MGA done?
T12 MGA was recorded at 95,735 miles at its MOT on 7 Jul 2026, an average of 8,155 miles a year.
Has T12 MGA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T12 MGA has failed 6 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on T12 MGA 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 T12 MGA find?
T12 MGA passed its latest MOT on 7 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside front direction indicator insecure wing mirror; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front/rear; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 2 more.

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