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Black · Petrol · 2008 · 2,521 cc

T40 GTSMOT history

T40 GTS is a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 19 Dec 2008. Its MOT is valid until 21 Sept 2027 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 108,332 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Sept 2027
Mileage
108,332 mi
At MOT on 22 Sept 2026
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,534 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T40 GTS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,521 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
19 Dec 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T40 GTS was last recorded at 108,332 miles on 22 Sept 2026, 3,555 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,777 miles · 2 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
3,555 miles
Average per year
6,534 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 108,332 miles
  • 2025 – 104,777 miles
  • 2024 – 102,622 miles
  • 2023 – 95,586 miles
  • 2022 – 89,309 miles
  • 2021 – 81,511 miles
  • 2020 – 73,355 miles
  • 2019 – 66,712 miles
  • 2018 – 58,657 miles
  • 2017 – 52,911 miles
  • 2016 – 46,420 miles
  • 2015 – 40,481 miles
  • 2014 – 34,424 miles
  • 2013 – 28,036 miles
  • 2012 – 17,998 miles
  • 2011 – 11,791 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,332 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (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.

  • Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

25 tests since 13 Dec 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,332 miles (+3,555)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    108,332 miles
    Test number
    882457715223
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass104,777 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    104,777 miles
    Test number
    676249267751

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail104,777 miles (+2,155)2 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,777 miles
    Test number
    751810806851
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass102,622 miles (+7,036)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    102,622 miles
    Test number
    314927755968
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass95,586 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    95,586 miles
    Test number
    476376246177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail95,586 miles (+6,277)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,586 miles
    Test number
    849464831007
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass89,309 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    89,309 miles
    Test number
    372125116688
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail89,309 miles (+7,798)1 dangerous1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,309 miles
    Test number
    117104449425
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass81,511 miles (+8,156)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    81,511 miles
    Test number
    718658477173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass73,355 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    73,355 miles
    Test number
    237217562469
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn inside edge 2254018 (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail73,355 miles (+6,643)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,355 miles
    Test number
    814052040624
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn inside edge 2254018 (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass66,712 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    66,712 miles
    Test number
    779718399767

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail66,712 miles (+8,055)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,712 miles
    Test number
    879541895006
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  14. Pass58,657 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    58,657 miles
    Test number
    190789826079
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  15. Fail58,657 miles (+5,746)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,657 miles
    Test number
    180815561919
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  16. Pass52,911 miles (+64)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    52,911 miles
    Test number
    842434370573

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail52,847 miles (+6,427)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,847 miles
    Test number
    513601829258
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass46,420 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    46,420 miles
    Test number
    597804754739
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  19. Fail46,419 miles (+5,938)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,419 miles
    Test number
    538959304309
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  20. Pass40,481 miles (+6,057)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    40,481 miles
    Test number
    528913692171
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Pass34,424 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    34,424 miles
    Test number
    329756634360
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  22. Fail34,424 miles (+6,388)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,424 miles
    Test number
    969856134337
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass28,036 miles (+10,038)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    28,036 miles
    Test number
    458463743321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass17,998 miles (+6,207)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    17,998 miles
    Test number
    526567142325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass11,791 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    11,791 miles
    Test number
    865717741330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T40 GTS

Does T40 GTS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T40 GTS is valid until 21 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T40 GTS?
The MOT on T40 GTS is valid until 21 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T40 GTS done?
T40 GTS was recorded at 108,332 miles at its MOT on 22 Sept 2026, an average of 6,534 miles a year.
Has T40 GTS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T40 GTS has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on T40 GTS 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 T40 GTS find?
T40 GTS passed its latest MOT on 22 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources.

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