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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,596 cc

T78 GSNMOT history

T78 GSN is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 2 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 11 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 70,550 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Sept 2027
Mileage
70,550 mi
At MOT on 12 Sept 2026
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,286 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T78 GSN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
2 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T78 GSN was last recorded at 70,550 miles on 12 Sept 2026, 3,777 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
66,773 miles · 28 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
3,777 miles
Average per year
2,286 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 70,550 miles
  • 2025 – 66,773 miles
  • 2024 – 65,598 miles
  • 2023 – 64,236 miles
  • 2022 – 55,792 miles
  • 2021 – 51,460 miles
  • 2019 – 46,180 miles
  • 2018 – 42,377 miles
  • 2017 – 39,299 miles
  • 2016 – 34,240 miles
  • 2015 – 33,445 miles
  • 2014 – 32,630 miles
  • 2013 – 31,680 miles
  • 2012 – 30,790 miles
  • 2011 – 29,863 miles
  • 2010 – 28,943 miles
  • 2009 – 28,236 miles
  • 2008 – 27,318 miles
  • 2007 – 26,308 miles
  • 2006 – 24,480 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,550 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryPossible slight noise offside front driveshaft bearing

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

24 tests since 17 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,550 miles (+3,777)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    70,550 miles
    Test number
    535408810927
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPossible slight noise offside front driveshaft bearing

  2. Pass66,773 miles (+1,175)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    66,773 miles
    Test number
    152963478452
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryUnderside Of Vehicle Rusty

  3. Pass65,598 miles (+1,362)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    65,598 miles
    Test number
    578681787474
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre over 15 years old

  4. Pass64,236 miles (+8,444)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    64,236 miles
    Test number
    305733668973
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass55,792 miles (+4,332)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    55,792 miles
    Test number
    798847613292
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass51,460 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    51,460 miles
    Test number
    474211537255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail51,460 miles (+5,280)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,460 miles
    Test number
    472365980598
    • DangerousParking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass46,180 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    46,180 miles
    Test number
    786194237674

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail46,180 miles (+3,803)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,180 miles
    Test number
    703018831430
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass42,377 miles (+3,078)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    42,377 miles
    Test number
    359532448016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass39,299 miles (+5,059)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    39,299 miles
    Test number
    168606595507
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  12. Pass34,240 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    34,240 miles
    Test number
    453176978475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail34,240 miles (+795)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,240 miles
    Test number
    358628486015
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively PAIR (8.2.2)

  14. Pass33,445 miles (+815)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    33,445 miles
    Test number
    417836795107
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  15. Fail32,630 miles1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,630 miles
    Test number
    505683404250
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteRear wiper blade split

  16. Pass32,630 miles (+950)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    32,630 miles
    Test number
    805213204261
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteRear wiper blade split

  17. Pass31,680 miles (+890)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    31,680 miles
    Test number
    155733083115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass30,790 miles (+927)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    30,790 miles
    Test number
    226635482491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass29,863 miles (+920)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    29,863 miles
    Test number
    658840281112
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass28,943 miles (+707)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    28,943 miles
    Test number
    143557180136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass28,236 miles (+918)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    28,236 miles
    Test number
    104198289107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass27,318 miles (+1,010)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    27,318 miles
    Test number
    484980198102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass26,308 miles (+1,828)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    26,308 miles
    Test number
    842989497189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass24,480 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    24,480 miles
    Test number
    520598996133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T78 GSN

Does T78 GSN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T78 GSN is valid until 11 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T78 GSN?
The MOT on T78 GSN is valid until 11 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T78 GSN done?
T78 GSN was recorded at 70,550 miles at its MOT on 12 Sept 2026, an average of 2,286 miles a year.
Has T78 GSN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T78 GSN has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Feb 2021.
Has the mileage on T78 GSN 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 T78 GSN find?
T78 GSN passed its latest MOT on 12 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; possible slight noise offside front driveshaft bearing.

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