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Ford Focus

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,596 cc

T78 LGOMOT history

T78 LGO is a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 1 Aug 1999. Its MOT expired on 3 Sept 2026 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 161,726 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Aug 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Sept 2026
Mileage
161,726 mi
At MOT on 18 Aug 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,912 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T78 LGO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Aug 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

T78 LGO was last recorded at 161,726 miles on 18 Aug 2026, 2,035 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
159,691 miles · 28 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
2,035 miles
Average per year
4,912 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 161,726 miles
  • 2025 – 159,691 miles
  • 2024 – 157,974 miles
  • 2023 – 156,352 miles
  • 2022 – 154,635 miles
  • 2021 – 152,840 miles
  • 2020 – 150,343 miles
  • 2019 – 147,614 miles
  • 2018 – 144,868 miles
  • 2017 – 137,451 miles
  • 2016 – 127,977 miles
  • 2015 – 118,715 miles
  • 2014 – 110,395 miles
  • 2013 – 103,421 miles
  • 2012 – 95,041 miles
  • 2011 – 86,885 miles
  • 2010 – 81,588 miles
  • 2009 – 76,780 miles
  • 2008 – 72,678 miles
  • 2007 – 68,458 miles
  • 2006 – 63,537 miles
  • 2005 – 58,346 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail161,726 miles
  • MajorEmissions unable to be completed major exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
  • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner/outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorOffside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner / outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryParking brake requires some adjustment

What MOT failures 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.

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2016

Full MOT history

25 tests since 1 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail161,726 miles (+2,035)9 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,726 miles
    Test number
    613682472483
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed major exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner/outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner / outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake requires some adjustment

  2. Pass159,691 miles (+1,717)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    159,691 miles
    Test number
    172956644705
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass157,974 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    157,974 miles
    Test number
    506915575421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail157,970 miles (+1,618)2 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,970 miles
    Test number
    434277775853
    • DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass156,352 miles (+73)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    156,352 miles
    Test number
    974257334183
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail156,279 miles (+1,644)9 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,279 miles
    Test number
    168184351151
    • MajorCentral Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass154,635 miles (+1,795)2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    154,635 miles
    Test number
    461844876187
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner steering rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre pressure is low
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass152,840 miles (+1)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    152,840 miles
    Test number
    542018664244
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake only just meets requirements

  9. Fail152,839 miles (+2,496)5 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,839 miles
    Test number
    425623035655
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryParking brake only just meets requirements

  10. Pass150,343 miles (+2,729)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    150,343 miles
    Test number
    218094125545
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryRadiator support panel corroded

  11. Pass147,614 miles (+2,746)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    147,614 miles
    Test number
    527461196148
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass144,868 miles (+7,417)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    144,868 miles
    Test number
    347874857443
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlights in poor condition

  13. Pass137,451 miles (+9,474)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    137,451 miles
    Test number
    352520717248
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  14. Pass127,977 miles (+9,262)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    127,977 miles
    Test number
    804670963205
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamps in poor condition

  15. Pass118,715 miles (+8,320)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    118,715 miles
    Test number
    688588226373
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  16. Pass110,395 miles (+6,974)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    110,395 miles
    Test number
    907611414250
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteHeadlamps in poor condition

  17. Pass103,421 miles (+8,380)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    103,421 miles
    Test number
    727425023291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass95,041 miles (+8,156)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    95,041 miles
    Test number
    615929112275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass86,885 miles (+5,297)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    86,885 miles
    Test number
    535476011286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass81,588 miles (+4,808)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    81,588 miles
    Test number
    233421120279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass76,780 miles (+4,102)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    76,780 miles
    Test number
    352538409476
    • 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)

  22. Pass72,678 miles (+4,220)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    72,678 miles
    Test number
    910654928282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass68,458 miles (+4,921)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    68,458 miles
    Test number
    171398317239
    • NoteSlight exhaust blow from center to cat joint

  24. Pass63,537 miles (+5,191)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    63,537 miles
    Test number
    713545816222
    • NoteRear exhaust box broken up inside

  25. Pass58,346 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    58,346 miles
    Test number
    600063715246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T78 LGO

Does T78 LGO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T78 LGO expired on 3 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T78 LGO?
The MOT on T78 LGO expired on 3 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T78 LGO done?
T78 LGO was recorded at 161,726 miles at its MOT on 18 Aug 2026, an average of 4,912 miles a year.
Has T78 LGO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T78 LGO has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on T78 LGO 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 LGO find?
T78 LGO failed its latest MOT on 18 Aug 2026 with 9 major defects, 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: emissions unable to be completed major exhaust leak; exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases; exhaust system insecure, and 11 more.

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