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Ford Focus

Grey · Petrol · 2015 · 1,999 cc

T18 DGWMOT history

T18 DGW is a grey petrol Ford Focus first used on 29 May 2015. Its MOT is valid until 28 Nov 2026 and it has passed 8 of 12 MOT tests, with 97,853 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Nov 2026
Mileage
97,853 mi
At MOT on 21 Nov 2025
MOT tests
12
8 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,377 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T18 DGW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
29 May 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T18 DGW was last recorded at 97,853 miles on 21 Nov 2025, 6,410 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,443 miles · 29 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
6,410 miles
Average per year
8,377 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 97,853 miles
  • 2024 – 91,443 miles
  • 2023 – 85,625 miles
  • 2022 – 79,318 miles
  • 2021 – 71,279 miles
  • 2020 – 61,212 miles
  • 2019 – 45,357 miles
  • 2018 – 34,827 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,853 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSR and OSR Bushes are perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSR and OSR trailing arm bushes are both perishing (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.

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

12 tests since 8 May 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,853 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    97,853 miles
    Test number
    919809811703
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSR and OSR Bushes are perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSR and OSR trailing arm bushes are both perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Fail97,853 miles (+6,410)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,853 miles
    Test number
    838624646669
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested Due to Lamp not working (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSR and OSR Bushes are perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSR and OSR trailing arm bushes are both perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass91,443 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    91,443 miles
    Test number
    249531236126
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Fail91,433 miles (+5,808)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,433 miles
    Test number
    536362924668
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge of tyre bald and structure failing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass85,625 miles (+77)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    85,625 miles
    Test number
    112866782014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail85,548 miles (+6,230)1 major2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,548 miles
    Test number
    323290121258
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass79,318 miles (+8,039)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    79,318 miles
    Test number
    538496849965

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass71,279 miles (+10,067)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    71,279 miles
    Test number
    454087453037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass61,212 miles (+15,855)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    61,212 miles
    Test number
    380493870729
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass45,357 miles (+10,530)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    45,357 miles
    Test number
    291165249991
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing rear tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  11. Pass34,827 miles (+140)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2019
    Odometer
    34,827 miles
    Test number
    748003213190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail34,687 miles1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,687 miles
    Test number
    597486566660
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T18 DGW

Does T18 DGW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T18 DGW is valid until 28 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T18 DGW?
The MOT on T18 DGW is valid until 28 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T18 DGW done?
T18 DGW was recorded at 97,853 miles at its MOT on 21 Nov 2025, an average of 8,377 miles a year.
Has T18 DGW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T18 DGW has failed 4 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on T18 DGW 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 T18 DGW find?
T18 DGW passed its latest MOT on 21 Nov 2025 with 6 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsr and osr bushes are perishing; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge, and 3 more.

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