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Ford Focus

Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,999 cc

T5 XGSMOT history

T5 XGS is a silver petrol Ford Focus first used on 24 Jul 2008. Its MOT is valid until 15 Sept 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 88,638 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Sept 2027
Mileage
88,638 mi
At MOT on 14 Sept 2026
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,857 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 XGS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
24 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 XGS was last recorded at 88,638 miles on 14 Sept 2026, 1,060 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,578 miles · 16 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,060 miles
Average per year
2,857 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 88,638 miles
  • 2025 – 87,578 miles
  • 2024 – 86,752 miles
  • 2023 – 85,599 miles
  • 2022 – 83,699 miles
  • 2021 – 81,492 miles
  • 2020 – 80,060 miles
  • 2019 – 78,663 miles
  • 2018 – 76,370 miles
  • 2017 – 74,067 miles
  • 2016 – 72,231 miles
  • 2015 – 66,644 miles
  • 2014 – 60,344 miles
  • 2013 – 56,304 miles
  • 2011 – 45,346 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,638 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides the rear bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer shoulder

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

22 tests since 20 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,638 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    88,638 miles
    Test number
    772099994776

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail88,638 miles (+1,060)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,638 miles
    Test number
    451740977770
    • MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  3. Pass87,578 miles (+826)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    87,578 miles
    Test number
    434185677250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass86,752 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    86,752 miles
    Test number
    941032557260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail86,752 miles (+1,153)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,752 miles
    Test number
    755742326245
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inboard face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass85,599 miles (+1,900)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    85,599 miles
    Test number
    269535430632
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass83,699 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    83,699 miles
    Test number
    973347073393
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Fail83,699 miles (+2,207)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,699 miles
    Test number
    924417346253
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass81,492 miles (+1,432)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    81,492 miles
    Test number
    323959815937
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass80,060 miles (+1,397)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    80,060 miles
    Test number
    269520001476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass78,663 miles (+9)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    78,663 miles
    Test number
    799861343369
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides the rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  12. Fail78,654 miles (+2,284)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,654 miles
    Test number
    184426802214
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides the rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  13. Pass76,370 miles (+2,303)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    76,370 miles
    Test number
    733715184036
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  14. Pass74,067 miles (+1,836)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    74,067 miles
    Test number
    894106287944
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing on inner and outer edges
  15. Pass72,231 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    72,231 miles
    Test number
    982791375573

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail72,230 miles (+5,586)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,230 miles
    Test number
    907792394130
    • FailureNearside Front Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  17. Pass66,644 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    66,644 miles
    Test number
    259837695127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail66,644 miles (+6,300)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,644 miles
    Test number
    697577495106
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside rear brake binding slightly
  19. Pass60,344 miles (+4,040)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    60,344 miles
    Test number
    929375104129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass56,304 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    56,304 miles
    Test number
    698452393058
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  21. Fail56,304 miles (+10,958)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,304 miles
    Test number
    786072093044
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  22. Pass45,346 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    45,346 miles
    Test number
    175231901263
    • NoteN/s/r tyre 3mm
    • NoteO/s/r tyre 3mm

Questions about T5 XGS

Does T5 XGS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 XGS is valid until 15 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 XGS?
The MOT on T5 XGS is valid until 15 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T5 XGS done?
T5 XGS was recorded at 88,638 miles at its MOT on 14 Sept 2026, an average of 2,857 miles a year.
Has T5 XGS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 XGS has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on T5 XGS 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 T5 XGS find?
T5 XGS passed its latest MOT on 14 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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