Ford Focus
Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 1,596 cc
T8 ARWMOT history
T8 ARW is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 1 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 3 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 38,491 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 3 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 38,491 mi
- At MOT on 18 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 21 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 1,085 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T8 ARW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Focus
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,596 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 1 Sept 2002
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 3 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T8 ARW was last recorded at 38,491 miles on 18 Aug 2026, 313 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 38,178 miles · 4 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 313 miles
- Average per year
- 1,085 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 38,491 miles
- 2025 – 38,178 miles
- 2024 – 37,770 miles
- 2023 – 37,341 miles
- 2022 – 36,884 miles
- 2021 – 36,621 miles
- 2020 – 36,372 miles
- 2019 – 35,750 miles
- 2018 – 34,253 miles
- 2017 – 33,143 miles
- 2016 – 32,081 miles
- 2015 – 30,806 miles
- 2014 – 29,941 miles
- 2013 – 28,761 miles
- 2012 – 27,876 miles
- 2011 – 26,765 miles
- 2010 – 24,863 miles
- 2009 – 23,804 miles
- 2008 – 22,234 miles
- 2007 – 19,468 miles
- 2006 – 16,782 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass38,491 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
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.
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of nearside front to rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
27 tests since 18 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass38,491 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 38,491 miles
- Test number
- 752808029261
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Fail38,491 miles (+313)4 repaired1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 38,491 miles
- Test number
- 562491588248
- Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Pass38,178 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 38,178 miles
- Test number
- 986651343483
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail38,175 miles (+405)4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 38,175 miles
- Test number
- 510473610177
- MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Pass37,770 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 37,770 miles
- Test number
- 248659984487
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail37,769 miles (+428)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 37,769 miles
- Test number
- 332805676310
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass37,341 miles (+457)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 37,341 miles
- Test number
- 565411929222
- MinorRear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded nsf and osf coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass36,884 miles (+263)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 36,884 miles
- Test number
- 954856636903
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,621 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 36,621 miles
- Test number
- 880339793879
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Fail36,621 miles (+249)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 36,621 miles
- Test number
- 258940098218
- MajorFuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorFuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Pass36,372 miles (+622)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 36,372 miles
- Test number
- 705480891981
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass35,750 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 35,750 miles
- Test number
- 190349133889
- 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))
Fail35,750 miles (+1,497)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 35,750 miles
- Test number
- 430393742018
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- 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))
Pass34,253 miles (+1,110)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 34,253 miles
- Test number
- 641888487941
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,143 miles (+1,062)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 33,143 miles
- Test number
- 784722494845
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass32,081 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 32,081 miles
- Test number
- 152863420025
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail32,081 miles (+1,275)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 32,081 miles
- Test number
- 639009576212
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Pass30,806 miles (+865)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 30,806 miles
- Test number
- 919880935293
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,941 miles (+1,180)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 29,941 miles
- Test number
- 915778634237
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,761 miles (+885)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 28,761 miles
- Test number
- 325642833420
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,876 miles (+1,111)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 27,876 miles
- Test number
- 166603742258
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,765 miles (+1,902)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 26,765 miles
- Test number
- 508786731218
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,863 miles (+1,059)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 24,863 miles
- Test number
- 761148620207
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,804 miles (+1,570)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 23,804 miles
- Test number
- 740316329214
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,234 miles (+2,766)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 22,234 miles
- Test number
- 213914728281
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,468 miles (+2,686)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 19,468 miles
- Test number
- 310138227445
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass16,782 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 16,782 miles
- Test number
- 311110236208
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T8 ARW
- Does T8 ARW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T8 ARW is valid until 3 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T8 ARW?
- The MOT on T8 ARW is valid until 3 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T8 ARW done?
- T8 ARW was recorded at 38,491 miles at its MOT on 18 Aug 2026, an average of 1,085 miles a year.
- Has T8 ARW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T8 ARW has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Aug 2026.
- Has the mileage on T8 ARW 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 T8 ARW find?
- T8 ARW passed its latest MOT on 18 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective.
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