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Ford Focus

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,596 cc

T480 GKOMOT history

T480 GKO is a green petrol Ford Focus first used on 17 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 27 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 66,318 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Jun 2027
Mileage
66,318 mi
At MOT on 22 Jun 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,481 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T480 GKO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
17 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T480 GKO was last recorded at 66,318 miles on 22 Jun 2026, 324 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
65,994 miles · 18 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
324 miles
Average per year
1,481 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 66,318 miles
  • 2025 – 65,994 miles
  • 2024 – 65,619 miles
  • 2023 – 65,371 miles
  • 2022 – 65,016 miles
  • 2021 – 64,687 miles
  • 2020 – 64,343 miles
  • 2019 – 63,762 miles
  • 2018 – 62,875 miles
  • 2017 – 61,902 miles
  • 2016 – 60,825 miles
  • 2015 – 59,165 miles
  • 2014 – 57,732 miles
  • 2013 – 55,949 miles
  • 2012 – 52,642 miles
  • 2011 – 50,327 miles
  • 2010 – 48,488 miles
  • 2009 – 45,848 miles
  • 2008 – 43,262 miles
  • 2007 – 40,170 miles
  • 2006 – 36,843 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass66,318 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

29 tests since 27 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass66,318 miles (+324)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    66,318 miles
    Test number
    425663030432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass65,994 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    65,994 miles
    Test number
    475132183851
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Prescribed area adjacent to shock absorber top mount. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  3. Fail65,994 miles (+375)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,994 miles
    Test number
    342968873257
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Prescribed area adjacent to shock absorber top mount. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  4. Pass65,619 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    65,619 miles
    Test number
    912587495189
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Fail65,617 miles (+246)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,617 miles
    Test number
    171103254352
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Pass65,371 miles (+355)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    65,371 miles
    Test number
    645147910403
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  7. Pass65,016 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    65,016 miles
    Test number
    687997567897
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  8. Fail65,016 miles (+329)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,016 miles
    Test number
    654521004797
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  9. Pass64,687 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    64,687 miles
    Test number
    921402628181
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  10. Fail64,687 miles (+344)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,687 miles
    Test number
    610335985666
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  11. Pass64,343 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    64,343 miles
    Test number
    843151917467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail64,343 miles (+581)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,343 miles
    Test number
    671146654538
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  13. Pass63,762 miles (+887)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    63,762 miles
    Test number
    691482851835
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  14. Pass62,875 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    62,875 miles
    Test number
    253208830757
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  15. Fail62,871 miles (+969)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,871 miles
    Test number
    637814443121
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  16. Pass61,902 miles (+1,077)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    61,902 miles
    Test number
    621614777449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass60,825 miles (+1,660)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    60,825 miles
    Test number
    783291491189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass59,165 miles (+1,433)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    59,165 miles
    Test number
    347069355192
    • NoteN/S headlamp pattern weak
  19. Pass57,732 miles (+1,783)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    57,732 miles
    Test number
    939667064136
    • NoteN/s/r & o/s/r tyres slightly lumpy tread not to x/s at time of test.
  20. Pass55,949 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    55,949 miles
    Test number
    145342573105
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine oily
  21. Fail55,949 miles (+3,307)1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,949 miles
    Test number
    808322373105
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine oily
  22. Pass52,642 miles (+2,315)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    52,642 miles
    Test number
    588082492194
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  23. Pass50,327 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    50,327 miles
    Test number
    216799991410
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
  24. Fail50,327 miles (+1,839)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,327 miles
    Test number
    465929291124
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
  25. Pass48,488 miles (+2,640)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    48,488 miles
    Test number
    421794700208
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NotePower steering reservoir level low
  26. Pass45,848 miles (+2,586)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    45,848 miles
    Test number
    892594309250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass43,262 miles (+3,092)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    43,262 miles
    Test number
    924493398159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass40,170 miles (+3,327)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    40,170 miles
    Test number
    973761317239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass36,843 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    36,843 miles
    Test number
    821508806286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T480 GKO

Does T480 GKO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T480 GKO is valid until 27 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T480 GKO?
The MOT on T480 GKO is valid until 27 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T480 GKO done?
T480 GKO was recorded at 66,318 miles at its MOT on 22 Jun 2026, an average of 1,481 miles a year.
Has T480 GKO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T480 GKO has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on T480 GKO 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 T480 GKO find?
T480 GKO passed its latest MOT on 22 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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