Ford Focus C-MAX
Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 1,997 cc
T3 CAHMOT history
T3 CAH is a blue diesel Ford Focus C-MAX first used on 5 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 30 Oct 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 140,540 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 30 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 140,540 mi
- At MOT on 12 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 18 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 7,094 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T3 CAH
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Focus C-MAX
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,997 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 5 Dec 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 30 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T3 CAH was last recorded at 140,540 miles on 12 Oct 2026, 4,363 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 136,177 miles · 14 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,363 miles
- Average per year
- 7,094 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 140,540 miles
- 2025 – 136,177 miles
- 2024 – 132,480 miles
- 2023 – 128,471 miles
- 2022 – 123,624 miles
- 2021 – 120,523 miles
- 2020 – 115,287 miles
- 2019 – 111,781 miles
- 2018 – 105,072 miles
- 2017 – 98,505 miles
- 2016 – 91,313 miles
- 2015 – 82,210 miles
- 2014 – 71,665 miles
- 2013 – 59,259 miles
- 2012 – 42,469 miles
- 2011 – 32,832 miles
- 2010 – 22,699 miles
- 2008 – 13,930 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass140,540 miles
- AdvisoryEML on
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Full MOT history
24 tests since 6 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass140,540 miles (+4,363)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 140,540 miles
- Test number
- 286549482493
- AdvisoryEML on
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass136,177 miles (+3,697)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 136,177 miles
- Test number
- 649113078067
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass132,480 miles (+3)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 132,480 miles
- Test number
- 659659278960
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))
Fail132,477 miles (+4,006)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,477 miles
- Test number
- 129667791220
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))
Pass128,471 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 128,471 miles
- Test number
- 213333046128
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Fail128,471 miles (+4,847)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,471 miles
- Test number
- 587282647645
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Pass123,624 miles (+3,101)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 123,624 miles
- Test number
- 156271234063
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryDrivers door check strap loose
Pass120,523 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 120,523 miles
- Test number
- 393223670014
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail120,520 miles (+5,233)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,520 miles
- Test number
- 761179551958
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass115,287 miles (+3,506)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 115,287 miles
- Test number
- 799379989828
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass111,781 miles (+6,709)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 111,781 miles
- Test number
- 394476741579
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass105,072 miles (+6,567)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 105,072 miles
- Test number
- 607607312587
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass98,505 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 98,505 miles
- Test number
- 627859647521
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fail98,505 miles (+7,192)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,505 miles
- Test number
- 970585861094
- FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s, badly worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass91,313 miles (+9,103)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 91,313 miles
- Test number
- 909523531678
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass82,210 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 82,210 miles
- Test number
- 161385573012
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail82,210 miles (+10,545)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,210 miles
- Test number
- 566998906411
- FailureFront Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)
Pass71,665 miles (+12,406)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 71,665 miles
- Test number
- 995231204382
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass59,259 miles (+16,790)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 59,259 miles
- Test number
- 675744103391
- AdvisoryLower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass42,469 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 42,469 miles
- Test number
- 946863492212
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail42,469 miles (+9,637)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,469 miles
- Test number
- 835253492261
- FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Pass32,832 miles (+10,133)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 32,832 miles
- Test number
- 756494991233
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,699 miles (+8,769)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 22,699 miles
- Test number
- 380074590206
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass13,930 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 13,930 miles
- Test number
- 540431548398
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T3 CAH
- Does T3 CAH currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T3 CAH is valid until 30 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T3 CAH?
- The MOT on T3 CAH is valid until 30 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T3 CAH done?
- T3 CAH was recorded at 140,540 miles at its MOT on 12 Oct 2026, an average of 7,094 miles a year.
- Has T3 CAH ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T3 CAH has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Oct 2024.
- Has the mileage on T3 CAH 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 T3 CAH find?
- T3 CAH passed its latest MOT on 12 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: eml on; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; oil leak, but not excessive.
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