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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T243 GOHMOT history

T243 GOH is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 28 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 31 Mar 2025 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 146,507 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Mar 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 31 Mar 2025
Mileage
146,507 mi
At MOT on 23 Mar 2024
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,902 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T243 GOH
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
28 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
23 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T243 GOH was last recorded at 146,507 miles on 23 Mar 2024, 4,681 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
141,826 miles · 25 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
4,681 miles
Average per year
5,902 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 146,507 miles
  • 2023 – 141,826 miles
  • 2022 – 136,590 miles
  • 2021 – 131,915 miles
  • 2020 – 127,840 miles
  • 2019 – 115,150 miles
  • 2018 – 103,999 miles
  • 2017 – 93,265 miles
  • 2016 – 76,818 miles
  • 2015 – 71,542 miles
  • 2014 – 70,061 miles
  • 2013 – 68,365 miles
  • 2012 – 66,808 miles
  • 2011 – 64,763 miles
  • 2010 – 61,409 miles
  • 2009 – 57,621 miles
  • 2008 – 53,714 miles
  • 2007 – 48,850 miles
  • 2006 – 41,755 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,507 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides. (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis + Inner Sills + Floor area (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides. (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust outer skin rusty.Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

26 tests since 23 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass146,507 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    146,507 miles
    Test number
    238832874867
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis + Inner Sills + Floor area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust outer skin rusty.

  2. Fail146,501 miles (+4,675)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,501 miles
    Test number
    597933375827
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis + Inner Sills + Floor area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust outer skin rusty.

  3. Pass141,826 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    141,826 miles
    Test number
    596151606508
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis + Inner Sills + Floor area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust outer skin rusty.

  4. Fail141,824 miles (+5,234)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,824 miles
    Test number
    602423750245
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis + Inner Sills + Floor area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust outer skin rusty.

  5. Pass136,590 miles (+4,675)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    136,590 miles
    Test number
    351877218327
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sills + Floor area (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust outer skin rusty.

  6. Pass131,915 miles (+4,075)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    131,915 miles
    Test number
    947434719888
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and os front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sills and floor area (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust outer skin rusty.

  7. Pass127,840 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    127,840 miles
    Test number
    691856766321
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Fail127,840 miles (+12,690)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,840 miles
    Test number
    819553070077
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Pass115,150 miles (+11,151)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    115,150 miles
    Test number
    832471538016
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  10. Pass103,999 miles (+10,734)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    103,999 miles
    Test number
    591694734468
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  11. Pass93,265 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    93,265 miles
    Test number
    151169515680
    • AdvisoryFuel tank filler pipes corroded but not weakened or leaking
    • AdvisoryPlastic covers restrict view and inspection of outer sills

  12. Fail93,265 miles (+16,447)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,265 miles
    Test number
    628039986603
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFuel tank filler pipes corroded but not weakened or leaking
    • AdvisoryPlastic covers restrict view and inspection of outer sills

  13. Pass76,818 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    76,818 miles
    Test number
    956121759348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail76,818 miles (+5,276)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,818 miles
    Test number
    614016894656
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  15. Pass71,542 miles (+1,481)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    71,542 miles
    Test number
    167345585486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass70,061 miles (+1,696)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    70,061 miles
    Test number
    268251874124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass68,365 miles (+1,557)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    68,365 miles
    Test number
    629945263112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass66,808 miles (+2,045)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    66,808 miles
    Test number
    269614872494
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Fail64,763 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,763 miles
    Test number
    299042571108
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  20. Pass64,763 miles (+3,354)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    64,763 miles
    Test number
    449922371184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass61,409 miles (+3,788)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    61,409 miles
    Test number
    411013470133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass57,621 miles (+3,907)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    57,621 miles
    Test number
    353643779186
    • NoteSee separate vhc report

  23. Pass53,714 miles (+4,864)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    53,714 miles
    Test number
    653882878120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass48,850 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    48,850 miles
    Test number
    214142277444
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  25. Fail48,850 miles (+7,095)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,850 miles
    Test number
    814702777108
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  26. Pass41,755 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    41,755 miles
    Test number
    491944076141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T243 GOH

Does T243 GOH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T243 GOH expired on 31 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T243 GOH?
The MOT on T243 GOH expired on 31 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T243 GOH done?
T243 GOH was recorded at 146,507 miles at its MOT on 23 Mar 2024, an average of 5,902 miles a year.
Has T243 GOH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T243 GOH has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on T243 GOH 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 T243 GOH find?
T243 GOH passed its latest MOT on 23 Mar 2024 with 5 advisories: front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides.; integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis + inner sills + floor area; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides., and 2 more.

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