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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 1,596 cc

T21 GSJMOT history

T21 GSJ is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 4 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 30 Sept 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 121,675 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Sept 2027
Mileage
121,675 mi
At MOT on 1 Oct 2026
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,512 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T21 GSJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
4 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T21 GSJ was last recorded at 121,675 miles on 1 Oct 2026, 4,240 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,435 miles · 6 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
4,240 miles
Average per year
6,512 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 121,675 miles
  • 2025 – 117,435 miles
  • 2024 – 114,396 miles
  • 2023 – 110,928 miles
  • 2022 – 105,897 miles
  • 2021 – 100,438 miles
  • 2020 – 98,766 miles
  • 2019 – 89,188 miles
  • 2018 – 81,125 miles
  • 2016 – 69,982 miles
  • 2015 – 54,351 miles
  • 2014 – 40,972 miles
  • 2013 – 33,209 miles
  • 2012 – 27,452 miles
  • 2011 – 20,856 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,675 miles
  • AdvisoryFront both wings corroded at bottom near sill
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim bead

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim bead

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Centre exhaust heat shield not fully secured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Corrosion patch n/s/f lower wing/sill area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

22 tests since 8 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,675 miles (+4,240)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    121,675 miles
    Test number
    485555424703
    • AdvisoryFront both wings corroded at bottom near sill
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass117,435 miles (+1)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    117,435 miles
    Test number
    250531513588
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust heat shield not fully secured
    • AdvisoryCorrosion patch n/s/f lower wing/sill area
    • AdvisoryCorrosion patch o/s/f lower wing/sill area
    • AdvisoryCorrosion patches on both rear inner sill area's
    • AdvisoryPower steering rack damp
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust mounting brackets corroded

  3. Fail117,434 miles (+3,038)4 major12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,434 miles
    Test number
    690661332598
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone spyglass bush split heavily (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone spyglass bush split heavily (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements delaminated excessively (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly delaminated (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust heat shield not fully secured
    • AdvisoryCorrosion patch n/s/f lower wing/sill area
    • AdvisoryCorrosion patch o/s/f lower wing/sill area
    • AdvisoryCorrosion patches on both rear inner sill area's
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre valve leaking
    • AdvisoryPower steering rack damp
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust mounting brackets corroded

  4. Pass114,396 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    114,396 miles
    Test number
    359622368718
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  5. Fail114,396 miles (+3,468)5 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,396 miles
    Test number
    803762408914
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  6. Pass110,928 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    110,928 miles
    Test number
    955159982230
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Fail110,926 miles (+5,029)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,926 miles
    Test number
    619531149959
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass105,897 miles (+15)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    105,897 miles
    Test number
    752879709020
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective slightly smeary (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Fail105,882 miles (+5,444)1 dangerous3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,882 miles
    Test number
    521413749770
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorRear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective slightly smeary (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass100,438 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    100,438 miles
    Test number
    642630359022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail100,438 miles (+1,672)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,438 miles
    Test number
    293463983285
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

  12. Pass98,766 miles (+9,578)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    98,766 miles
    Test number
    432513821845
    • AdvisoryBoth front wishbone back bushes deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear number plate deteriorated

  13. Pass89,188 miles (+8,063)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    89,188 miles
    Test number
    403636788317
    • 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 tyre's heavy inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth front wishbone back bushes perishing
    • AdvisoryVarious oil leaks

  14. Pass81,125 miles (+11,143)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    81,125 miles
    Test number
    969030260814
    • AdvisoryBoth front wishbone back bushes deteriorating

  15. Pass69,982 miles (+15,631)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    69,982 miles
    Test number
    817644999654
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured both OSR+NSR (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both OSF+NSF (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both OSR+NSR (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil level very low

  16. Pass54,351 miles (+13,379)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    54,351 miles
    Test number
    419156520566
    • AdvisoryBoth front and nearside rear tyres on legal limit.
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower wishbone rear bushes starting to split.
    • AdvisoryBoth front wiper blades smeary.
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded.
    • AdvisoryOffside rear suspension coil spring corroded.

  17. Pass40,972 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    40,972 miles
    Test number
    876452564047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail40,972 miles (+7,763)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,972 miles
    Test number
    545690864009
    • FailurePower steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

  19. Pass33,209 miles (+5,757)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    33,209 miles
    Test number
    595163193099
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  20. Pass27,452 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    27,452 miles
    Test number
    168931612168
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  21. Fail27,452 miles (+6,596)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,452 miles
    Test number
    275132412137
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  22. Pass20,856 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    20,856 miles
    Test number
    589848091015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T21 GSJ

Does T21 GSJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T21 GSJ is valid until 30 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T21 GSJ?
The MOT on T21 GSJ is valid until 30 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T21 GSJ done?
T21 GSJ was recorded at 121,675 miles at its MOT on 1 Oct 2026, an average of 6,512 miles a year.
Has T21 GSJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T21 GSJ has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on T21 GSJ 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 T21 GSJ find?
T21 GSJ passed its latest MOT on 1 Oct 2026 with 10 advisories: front both wings corroded at bottom near sill; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output, and 7 more.

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