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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T242 CGTMOT history

T242 CGT is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 9 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 28 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 93,880 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Mar 2027
Mileage
93,880 mi
At MOT on 24 Mar 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,105 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T242 CGT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
9 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T242 CGT was last recorded at 93,880 miles on 24 Mar 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,879 miles · 18 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
1,105 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 93,880 miles
  • 2025 – 93,550 miles
  • 2024 – 93,416 miles
  • 2023 – 93,147 miles
  • 2022 – 92,827 miles
  • 2021 – 92,440 miles
  • 2020 – 92,269 miles
  • 2019 – 91,805 miles
  • 2018 – 90,898 miles
  • 2017 – 89,658 miles
  • 2016 – 88,251 miles
  • 2015 – 86,453 miles
  • 2014 – 85,014 miles
  • 2013 – 83,287 miles
  • 2012 – 81,521 miles
  • 2011 – 79,988 miles
  • 2010 – 78,553 miles
  • 2009 – 76,631 miles
  • 2008 – 75,412 miles
  • 2007 – 73,813 miles
  • 2006 – 71,739 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,880 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Service brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive front of gearbox

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

26 tests since 13 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,880 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    93,880 miles
    Test number
    737059128143
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail93,879 miles (+329)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,879 miles
    Test number
    213636226751
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded into brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass93,550 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    93,550 miles
    Test number
    523856295069
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail93,547 miles (+131)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,547 miles
    Test number
    235468838009
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass93,416 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    93,416 miles
    Test number
    702294824323
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail93,407 miles (+260)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,407 miles
    Test number
    294297672578
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass93,147 miles (+320)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    93,147 miles
    Test number
    625492587110
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive front of gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass92,827 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    92,827 miles
    Test number
    890350670789
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive front of gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail92,827 miles (+387)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,827 miles
    Test number
    556021141421
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive front of gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass92,440 miles (+171)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    92,440 miles
    Test number
    819301047090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass92,269 miles (+464)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    92,269 miles
    Test number
    714974333399
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both, Built in year 2000 (20 yearas old!!!). (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both, Built in year 2001 (19 Years old!!!). (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass91,805 miles (+907)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    91,805 miles
    Test number
    239977952858

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass90,898 miles (+1,240)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    90,898 miles
    Test number
    897211931759

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass89,658 miles (+1,407)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    89,658 miles
    Test number
    895173152188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass88,251 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    88,251 miles
    Test number
    453843982615

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail88,251 miles (+1,798)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,251 miles
    Test number
    103882427434
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  17. Pass86,453 miles (+1,439)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    86,453 miles
    Test number
    189225985421
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront wiper blades split on end

  18. Pass85,014 miles (+1,727)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    85,014 miles
    Test number
    978985784001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass83,287 miles (+1,766)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    83,287 miles
    Test number
    918619373087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass81,521 miles (+1,533)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    81,521 miles
    Test number
    279282682073
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteSlight roughness in offside front wheel bearing when rotated

  21. Pass79,988 miles (+1,435)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    79,988 miles
    Test number
    647312581023
    • Note.. slight roughness in offside front wheel bearing when wheel is rotated

  22. Pass78,553 miles (+1,922)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    78,553 miles
    Test number
    232768080017
    • Note. nearside/offside rear susspention arms front bushes slight play
    • Note.. nearside/offside front wheel bearings slight roughness when rotated

  23. Pass76,631 miles (+1,219)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    76,631 miles
    Test number
    321989959085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass75,412 miles (+1,599)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    75,412 miles
    Test number
    410545988024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass73,813 miles (+2,074)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    73,813 miles
    Test number
    743047887068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass71,739 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    71,739 miles
    Test number
    253462676041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T242 CGT

Does T242 CGT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T242 CGT is valid until 28 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T242 CGT?
The MOT on T242 CGT is valid until 28 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T242 CGT done?
T242 CGT was recorded at 93,880 miles at its MOT on 24 Mar 2026, an average of 1,105 miles a year.
Has T242 CGT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T242 CGT has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on T242 CGT 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 T242 CGT find?
T242 CGT passed its latest MOT on 24 Mar 2026 with 6 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 3 more.

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