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Ford Focus

Blue · Diesel · 2009 · 1,560 cc

T26 GLWMOT history

T26 GLW is a blue diesel Ford Focus first used on 11 Jun 2009. Its MOT is valid until 7 Oct 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 115,431 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Oct 2027
Mileage
115,431 mi
At MOT on 3 Oct 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,106 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T26 GLW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
11 Jun 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T26 GLW was last recorded at 115,431 miles on 3 Oct 2026, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,424 miles · 2 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
6,106 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 115,431 miles
  • 2025 – 110,759 miles
  • 2024 – 106,607 miles
  • 2023 – 100,645 miles
  • 2022 – 95,648 miles
  • 2021 – 90,775 miles
  • 2019 – 78,847 miles
  • 2018 – 73,924 miles
  • 2017 – 68,837 miles
  • 2016 – 67,001 miles
  • 2015 – 59,752 miles
  • 2014 – 48,757 miles
  • 2013 – 36,697 miles
  • 2012 – 27,885 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,431 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Nearside Rear Inner sill corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Inner sill corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2016

Full MOT history

23 tests since 1 Jun 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,431 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    115,431 miles
    Test number
    620780045688
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail115,424 miles (+4,665)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,424 miles
    Test number
    699655949406
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass110,759 miles (+4,152)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    110,759 miles
    Test number
    570606596488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass106,607 miles (+5,962)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    106,607 miles
    Test number
    456639644975
    • 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 (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass100,645 miles (+22)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    100,645 miles
    Test number
    808003190254
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner sill corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail100,623 miles (+4,975)2 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,623 miles
    Test number
    268626642732
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner sill corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass95,648 miles (+4,873)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    95,648 miles
    Test number
    740179645658

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass90,775 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    90,775 miles
    Test number
    459104104613

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail90,756 miles (+5,664)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,756 miles
    Test number
    343902813861
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear pin bush of wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear pin bush of wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass85,092 miles (+6,245)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    85,092 miles
    Test number
    774073547831
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to underside of vehicle

  11. Pass78,847 miles (+4,923)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    78,847 miles
    Test number
    606525267586
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass73,924 miles (+2,541)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    73,924 miles
    Test number
    206256698792

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass71,383 miles (+2,546)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    71,383 miles
    Test number
    514001806180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass68,837 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    68,837 miles
    Test number
    559496283050
    • AdvisoryFront Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Fail68,837 miles (+1,836)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,837 miles
    Test number
    639974196002
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass67,001 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    67,001 miles
    Test number
    405936467587
    • AdvisoryBrake disc replacement required when pads renewd
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Fail66,998 miles (+7,246)4 failures1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,998 miles
    Test number
    614489108672
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySerious engine oil leak - Exhaust badly deteriated - OSF uneven tyre wear

  18. Fail59,752 miles2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,752 miles
    Test number
    209930285147
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUneven front tyre wear - exhaust deteriated

  19. Pass59,752 miles (+10,995)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    59,752 miles
    Test number
    838120485142
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUneven front tyre wear - exhaust deteriated

  20. Pass48,757 miles (+12,060)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    48,757 miles
    Test number
    368712394168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass36,697 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    36,697 miles
    Test number
    259572493460
    • 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)
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Fail36,697 miles (+8,812)2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,697 miles
    Test number
    287842493498
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (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)
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Pass27,885 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    27,885 miles
    Test number
    837423152113
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T26 GLW

Does T26 GLW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T26 GLW is valid until 7 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on T26 GLW?
The MOT on T26 GLW is valid until 7 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T26 GLW done?
T26 GLW was recorded at 115,431 miles at its MOT on 3 Oct 2026, an average of 6,106 miles a year.
Has T26 GLW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T26 GLW has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on T26 GLW 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 T26 GLW find?
T26 GLW passed its latest MOT on 3 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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