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Ford Focus

Green · Petrol · 2008 · 2,521 cc

T23 VHGMOT history

T23 VHG is a green petrol Ford Focus first used on 30 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 31 Jul 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 86,268 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 31 Jul 2027
Mileage
86,268 mi
At MOT on 1 Aug 2026
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,686 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T23 VHG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,521 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
30 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T23 VHG was last recorded at 86,268 miles on 1 Aug 2026, 593 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,675 miles · 4 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
593 miles
Average per year
4,686 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 86,268 miles
  • 2025 – 85,675 miles
  • 2024 – 85,287 miles
  • 2022 – 85,043 miles
  • 2021 – 84,160 miles
  • 2020 – 82,754 miles
  • 2019 – 77,103 miles
  • 2018 – 73,959 miles
  • 2017 – 68,271 miles
  • 2016 – 62,108 miles
  • 2014 – 52,423 miles
  • 2013 – 37,171 miles
  • 2012 – 28,424 miles
  • 2011 – 19,260 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,268 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

19 tests since 27 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,268 miles (+593)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    86,268 miles
    Test number
    840090169087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass85,675 miles (+388)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    85,675 miles
    Test number
    606090625358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass85,287 miles (+244)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    85,287 miles
    Test number
    610589157682

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass85,043 miles (+883)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    85,043 miles
    Test number
    766942860341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass84,160 miles (+1,406)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    84,160 miles
    Test number
    446300982783

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass82,754 miles (+5,651)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    82,754 miles
    Test number
    684771196555

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass77,103 miles (+3,144)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    77,103 miles
    Test number
    202090261408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass73,959 miles (+5,688)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    73,959 miles
    Test number
    141457397384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass68,271 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    68,271 miles
    Test number
    179984086536
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  10. Fail68,262 miles (+6,154)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,262 miles
    Test number
    279497310460
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) formed using multiple strokes (6.3.4e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) formed using multiple strokes (6.3.4e)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass62,108 miles (+9,685)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    62,108 miles
    Test number
    940742045407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass52,423 miles (+519)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    52,423 miles
    Test number
    876675804399
    • NoteAdvise both front and rear number plates ford emblems
    • NoteBoth front inner brake pads look worn

  13. Fail51,904 miles (+14,733)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,904 miles
    Test number
    968551694281
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteAdvise both front and rear number plates ford emblems
    • NoteBoth front brake disc worn & corroded
    • NoteBoth front inner brake pads look worn

  14. Pass37,171 miles (+20)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    37,171 miles
    Test number
    349500873421
    • DangerousBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail37,151 miles (+8,727)1 dangerous3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,151 miles
    Test number
    337249563477
    • DangerousBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass28,424 miles (+9,164)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    28,424 miles
    Test number
    416752492262
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  17. Pass19,260 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    19,260 miles
    Test number
    397183691478
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  18. Fail19,260 miles (+4,511)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,260 miles
    Test number
    926272591267
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  19. Pass14,749 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    14,749 miles
    Test number
    348167211108
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges
    • NoteFront wipers not 100%

Questions about T23 VHG

Does T23 VHG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T23 VHG is valid until 31 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T23 VHG?
The MOT on T23 VHG is valid until 31 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T23 VHG done?
T23 VHG was recorded at 86,268 miles at its MOT on 1 Aug 2026, an average of 4,686 miles a year.
Has T23 VHG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T23 VHG has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Mar 2017.
Has the mileage on T23 VHG 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 VHG find?
T23 VHG passed its latest MOT on 1 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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