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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 2009 · 1,596 cc

T3 GLVMOT history

T3 GLV is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 18 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 8 Dec 2026 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 94,835 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Dec 2026
Mileage
94,835 mi
At MOT on 12 Nov 2025
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,740 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T3 GLV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
18 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T3 GLV was last recorded at 94,835 miles on 12 Nov 2025, 3,396 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,439 miles · 14 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
3,396 miles
Average per year
5,740 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 94,835 miles
  • 2024 – 91,439 miles
  • 2023 – 88,443 miles
  • 2022 – 84,867 miles
  • 2021 – 81,657 miles
  • 2020 – 78,225 miles
  • 2019 – 72,515 miles
  • 2018 – 63,349 miles
  • 2017 – 54,182 miles
  • 2016 – 49,420 miles
  • 2015 – 44,476 miles
  • 2014 – 34,317 miles
  • 2013 – 25,710 miles
  • 2012 – 18,711 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,835 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective corroded and broken (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (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 Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

17 tests since 8 Aug 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,835 miles (+3,396)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    94,835 miles
    Test number
    780141234473
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective corroded and broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass91,439 miles (+2,996)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    91,439 miles
    Test number
    296687659945
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass88,443 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    88,443 miles
    Test number
    831956011066
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective rotted (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Fail88,443 miles (+3,576)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,443 miles
    Test number
    597765216202
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective rotted (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass84,867 miles (+3,210)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    84,867 miles
    Test number
    429387617412
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. Pass81,657 miles (+3,432)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    81,657 miles
    Test number
    728081470700
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass78,225 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    78,225 miles
    Test number
    234156558191
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
  8. Fail78,225 miles (+5,710)1 dangerous1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,225 miles
    Test number
    655382918434
    • DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
  9. Pass72,515 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    72,515 miles
    Test number
    147250541366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail72,515 miles (+9,166)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,515 miles
    Test number
    894003685526
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Pass63,349 miles (+9,167)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    63,349 miles
    Test number
    566001941754
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass54,182 miles (+4,762)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    54,182 miles
    Test number
    138193198654

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass49,420 miles (+4,944)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    49,420 miles
    Test number
    644149935719

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass44,476 miles (+10,159)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    44,476 miles
    Test number
    239020395137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass34,317 miles (+8,607)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    34,317 miles
    Test number
    528389984169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass25,710 miles (+6,999)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    25,710 miles
    Test number
    218642013201
    • 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)
  17. Pass18,711 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    18,711 miles
    Test number
    339691422445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T3 GLV

Does T3 GLV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T3 GLV is valid until 8 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T3 GLV?
The MOT on T3 GLV is valid until 8 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T3 GLV done?
T3 GLV was recorded at 94,835 miles at its MOT on 12 Nov 2025, an average of 5,740 miles a year.
Has T3 GLV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T3 GLV has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on T3 GLV 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 GLV find?
T3 GLV passed its latest MOT on 12 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: front exhaust mounting defective corroded and broken; nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened.

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