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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T278 BLOMOT history

T278 BLO is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 25 Oct 2025 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 106,406 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 25 Oct 2025
Mileage
106,406 mi
At MOT on 10 Oct 2024
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,510 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T278 BLO
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
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
10 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T278 BLO was last recorded at 106,406 miles on 10 Oct 2024, 6,104 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,302 miles · 21 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
6,104 miles
Average per year
2,510 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 106,406 miles
  • 2023 – 100,302 miles
  • 2022 – 97,976 miles
  • 2021 – 94,963 miles
  • 2020 – 93,759 miles
  • 2019 – 92,250 miles
  • 2018 – 90,788 miles
  • 2017 – 89,754 miles
  • 2016 – 89,139 miles
  • 2015 – 88,714 miles
  • 2014 – 87,487 miles
  • 2013 – 85,908 miles
  • 2011 – 83,645 miles
  • 2010 – 82,856 miles
  • 2009 – 81,739 miles
  • 2008 – 80,452 miles
  • 2007 – 69,783 miles
  • 2006 – 60,273 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,406 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sound deadening material not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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 Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Surface corrosion emerging on underside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play drop link

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front headlamp lense deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear underside fuel filler pipes corroding

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

25 tests since 24 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,406 miles (+6,104)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    106,406 miles
    Test number
    398686938549
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sound deadening material not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass100,302 miles (+2,326)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    100,302 miles
    Test number
    166314534726
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective RUBBER MOUNTS WORN CHANGE SOON (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUNDERBODY DRY RUSTY REQ WAX OIL

  3. Pass97,976 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    97,976 miles
    Test number
    141623681361
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail97,974 miles (+3,011)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,974 miles
    Test number
    430575229412
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass94,963 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    94,963 miles
    Test number
    122533233345
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear fuel pipes corroding
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion emerging on underside

  6. Fail94,963 miles (+1,204)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,963 miles
    Test number
    693685249099
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear fuel pipes corroding
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion emerging on underside

  7. Pass93,759 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    93,759 miles
    Test number
    809222650891
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front headlamp lense deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear underside fuel filler pipes corroding

  8. Fail93,758 miles (+1,508)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,758 miles
    Test number
    149059403780
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front headlamp lense deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear underside fuel filler pipes corroding

  9. Pass92,250 miles (+1,462)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    92,250 miles
    Test number
    923802444943
    • AdvisoryNearside Front headlamp lense starting to deteriorate
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear petrol tank filler pipes corroding
    • AdvisoryStarter motor bolt insecure/loose
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion emerging on underside

  10. Pass90,788 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    90,788 miles
    Test number
    110778406352
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryStater motor bolt lose

  11. Fail90,788 miles (+1,034)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,788 miles
    Test number
    466578552772
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryStater motor bolt lose

  12. Pass89,754 miles (+615)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    89,754 miles
    Test number
    678276825582

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass89,139 miles (+425)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    89,139 miles
    Test number
    863805050793

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass88,714 miles (+1,227)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    88,714 miles
    Test number
    819143232944

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass87,487 miles (+1,579)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    87,487 miles
    Test number
    789703534358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass85,908 miles (+1,185)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    85,908 miles
    Test number
    867392233366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass84,723 miles (+1,078)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    84,723 miles
    Test number
    857829703069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass83,645 miles (+789)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    83,645 miles
    Test number
    737895861341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass82,856 miles (+1,117)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    82,856 miles
    Test number
    470988530480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass81,739 miles (+1,287)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    81,739 miles
    Test number
    221710139338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass80,452 miles (+3,253)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    80,452 miles
    Test number
    281350048393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass77,199 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2009
    Odometer
    77,199 miles
    Test number
    510629848111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail77,187 miles (+7,404)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,187 miles
    Test number
    804159048166
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

  24. Pass69,783 miles (+9,510)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2008
    Odometer
    69,783 miles
    Test number
    473975847145
    • 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)

  25. Pass60,273 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2007
    Odometer
    60,273 miles
    Test number
    204624946137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T278 BLO

Does T278 BLO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T278 BLO expired on 25 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T278 BLO?
The MOT on T278 BLO expired on 25 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T278 BLO done?
T278 BLO was recorded at 106,406 miles at its MOT on 10 Oct 2024, an average of 2,510 miles a year.
Has T278 BLO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T278 BLO has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on T278 BLO 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 T278 BLO find?
T278 BLO passed its latest MOT on 10 Oct 2024 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; oil leak, but not excessive, and 2 more.

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