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Ford Focus

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 2,521 cc

T23 GAVMOT history

T23 GAV is a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 17 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 7 Oct 2026 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 99,049 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Oct 2026
Mileage
99,049 mi
At MOT on 8 Oct 2025
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,954 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T23 GAV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,521 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
17 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T23 GAV was last recorded at 99,049 miles on 8 Oct 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,048 miles · 6 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
4,954 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 99,049 miles
  • 2024 – 98,077 miles
  • 2023 – 97,305 miles
  • 2022 – 96,707 miles
  • 2021 – 95,818 miles
  • 2019 – 85,552 miles
  • 2018 – 79,586 miles
  • 2017 – 74,614 miles
  • 2015 – 65,670 miles
  • 2014 – 55,237 miles
  • 2013 – 43,889 miles
  • 2012 – 37,977 miles
  • 2011 – 26,924 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,049 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs rusty/pitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

19 tests since 18 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,049 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    99,049 miles
    Test number
    880278977176
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail99,048 miles (+971)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,048 miles
    Test number
    584392128215
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass98,077 miles (+772)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    98,077 miles
    Test number
    447136247611
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass97,305 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    97,305 miles
    Test number
    424517274336
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail97,305 miles (+598)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,305 miles
    Test number
    456052401038
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass96,707 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    96,707 miles
    Test number
    843947849253
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs rusty/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail96,706 miles (+888)1 dangerous1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,706 miles
    Test number
    441728853772
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs rusty/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass95,818 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    95,818 miles
    Test number
    328865064110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail95,818 miles (+10,266)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,818 miles
    Test number
    555954806919
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  10. Pass85,552 miles (+5,966)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    85,552 miles
    Test number
    297816822425
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  11. Pass79,586 miles (+4,972)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2019
    Odometer
    79,586 miles
    Test number
    298113905677
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass74,614 miles (+16)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2018
    Odometer
    74,614 miles
    Test number
    246368083848
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield insecure

  13. Fail74,598 miles (+8,928)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,598 miles
    Test number
    901698192849
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield insecure

  14. Pass65,670 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    65,670 miles
    Test number
    268013705181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail65,667 miles (+10,430)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,667 miles
    Test number
    209243605452
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  16. Pass55,237 miles (+11,348)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    55,237 miles
    Test number
    147101204154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass43,889 miles (+5,912)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    43,889 miles
    Test number
    285258973081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass37,977 miles (+11,053)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    37,977 miles
    Test number
    167149572464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass26,924 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    26,924 miles
    Test number
    198987471080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T23 GAV

Does T23 GAV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T23 GAV expired on 7 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T23 GAV?
The MOT on T23 GAV expired on 7 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T23 GAV done?
T23 GAV was recorded at 99,049 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2025, an average of 4,954 miles a year.
Has T23 GAV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T23 GAV has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on T23 GAV 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 T23 GAV find?
T23 GAV passed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall cracking/perishing; rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened.

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