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Ford Focus

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 1,560 cc

T26 HMWMOT history

T26 HMW is a silver diesel Ford Focus first used on 28 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 16 Oct 2026 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 142,325 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Oct 2026
Mileage
142,325 mi
At MOT on 17 Oct 2025
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
10,010 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T26 HMW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
28 May 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T26 HMW was last recorded at 142,325 miles on 17 Oct 2025, 13,630 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,695 miles · 22 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
13,630 miles
Average per year
10,010 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 142,325 miles
  • 2024 – 128,695 miles
  • 2023 – 122,965 miles
  • 2022 – 117,490 miles
  • 2021 – 113,886 miles
  • 2020 – 110,264 miles
  • 2019 – 96,463 miles
  • 2018 – 83,700 miles
  • 2017 – 67,885 miles
  • 2016 – 52,654 miles
  • 2015 – 38,321 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,325 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn onto legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside & offside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer deteriorated causing a leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened nearside & offside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

17 tests since 28 May 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,325 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    142,325 miles
    Test number
    342388094375
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn onto legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail142,322 miles (+13,627)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,322 miles
    Test number
    547058732687
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn onto legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass128,695 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    128,695 miles
    Test number
    698741526958
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn onto legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail128,695 miles (+5,730)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,695 miles
    Test number
    935365508888
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn onto legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass122,965 miles (+5,475)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    122,965 miles
    Test number
    782323191282
    • MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside & offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside & offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leaking from the silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened this includes corresponding suspension arms, as well as the anti-roll bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass117,490 miles (+420)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    117,490 miles
    Test number
    506923469963
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer deteriorated causing a leak (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail117,070 miles (+3,184)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,070 miles
    Test number
    708165529962
    • MajorFront Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nearside & offside (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside & offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer deteriorated causing a leak (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass113,886 miles (+3,622)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    113,886 miles
    Test number
    140698519609

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass110,264 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    110,264 miles
    Test number
    855587483661
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNsf inner cv boot perrished
    • AdvisoryOsf inner cv boot perrished

  10. Fail110,264 miles (+13,801)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,264 miles
    Test number
    515028519914
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNsf inner cv boot perrished
    • AdvisoryOsf inner cv boot perrished

  11. Pass96,463 miles (+12,763)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    96,463 miles
    Test number
    615864279543

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass83,700 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2019
    Odometer
    83,700 miles
    Test number
    273297578648
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs corroding inner faces
    • AdvisoryRear tyres wearing uneven inside edges

  13. Fail83,700 miles (+15,815)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,700 miles
    Test number
    618517044260
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs corroding inner faces
    • AdvisoryRear tyres wearing uneven inside edges

  14. Pass67,885 miles (+15,231)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2018
    Odometer
    67,885 miles
    Test number
    698661690030
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass52,654 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2017
    Odometer
    52,654 miles
    Test number
    962354610400
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge worn close to cords (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover / under tray fitted
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

  16. Fail52,654 miles (+14,333)1 dangerous1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,654 miles
    Test number
    268893152172
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn close to cords inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover / under tray fitted
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

  17. Pass38,321 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2016
    Odometer
    38,321 miles
    Test number
    369938045115
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T26 HMW

Does T26 HMW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T26 HMW is valid until 16 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on T26 HMW?
The MOT on T26 HMW is valid until 16 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T26 HMW done?
T26 HMW was recorded at 142,325 miles at its MOT on 17 Oct 2025, an average of 10,010 miles a year.
Has T26 HMW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T26 HMW has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on T26 HMW 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 HMW find?
T26 HMW passed its latest MOT on 17 Oct 2025 with 3 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn onto legal limit.

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