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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 2010 · 2,522 cc

T8 NSUMOT history

T8 NSU is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 24 Apr 2010. Its MOT is valid until 10 Nov 2026 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 75,121 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Nov 2026
Mileage
75,121 mi
At MOT on 11 Nov 2025
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,930 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T8 NSU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,522 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
24 Apr 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T8 NSU was last recorded at 75,121 miles on 11 Nov 2025, 256 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,865 miles · 18 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
256 miles
Average per year
2,930 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 75,121 miles
  • 2024 – 74,865 miles
  • 2023 – 74,706 miles
  • 2022 – 74,456 miles
  • 2021 – 73,864 miles
  • 2020 – 72,866 miles
  • 2019 – 66,525 miles
  • 2018 – 60,494 miles
  • 2017 – 56,377 miles
  • 2016 – 53,321 miles
  • 2015 – 48,043 miles
  • 2014 – 43,381 miles
  • 2013 – 38,179 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,121 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Unable to fully inspect outer sill covers fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2019

  • Both rear tyres - starting to perish/crack.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Under-trays and sill covers fitted, unable to fully inspect.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

18 tests since 3 Apr 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,121 miles (+256)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    75,121 miles
    Test number
    637468580678
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  2. Pass74,865 miles (+159)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    74,865 miles
    Test number
    658106551210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass74,706 miles (+250)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    74,706 miles
    Test number
    134822018313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass74,456 miles (+592)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    74,456 miles
    Test number
    321090858383
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass73,864 miles (+998)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    73,864 miles
    Test number
    821746105255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass72,866 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    72,866 miles
    Test number
    463754232938

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail72,856 miles (+6,331)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,856 miles
    Test number
    912391247790
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  8. Pass66,525 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    66,525 miles
    Test number
    678581627738
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slight cut to dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm/bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished/cracked/cut to tread/worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread perished/cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnable to fully inspect outer sill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUnable to fully inspect under shield fitted
  9. Fail66,525 miles (+6,031)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,525 miles
    Test number
    535106836502
    • MajorNearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slight cut to dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm/bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished/cracked/cut to tread/worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread perished/cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnable to fully inspect outer sill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUnable to fully inspect under shield fitted
  10. Pass60,494 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    60,494 miles
    Test number
    508552512931
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres - starting to perish/crack.
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays and sill covers fitted, unable to fully inspect.
  11. Fail60,494 miles (+4,117)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,494 miles
    Test number
    424785672704
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres - starting to perish/crack.
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays and sill covers fitted, unable to fully inspect.
  12. Pass56,377 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    56,377 miles
    Test number
    161088489184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail56,377 miles (+3,056)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,377 miles
    Test number
    722001516598
    • FailureExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
  14. Pass53,321 miles (+5,278)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    53,321 miles
    Test number
    975294179490
    • AdvisorySports catalyst fitted(emission test pass ok)
    • AdvisoryUnable to fully inspect outer sill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUnable to fully inspect under shields fitted
  15. Pass48,043 miles (+4,662)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    48,043 miles
    Test number
    127601995422
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • NoteNearside front tyre,inner sidewall worn.
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  16. Pass43,381 miles (+293)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    43,381 miles
    Test number
    388969994052
    • 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)
    • NoteOffside front tyre has a cut to inner sidewall, not down to cords.
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  17. Fail43,088 miles (+4,909)1 failure4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,088 miles
    Test number
    179513794448
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside front tyre has a cut to inner sidewall, not down to cords.
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  18. Pass38,179 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    38,179 miles
    Test number
    408243793059
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Questions about T8 NSU

Does T8 NSU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T8 NSU is valid until 10 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T8 NSU?
The MOT on T8 NSU is valid until 10 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T8 NSU done?
T8 NSU was recorded at 75,121 miles at its MOT on 11 Nov 2025, an average of 2,930 miles a year.
Has T8 NSU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T8 NSU has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Sept 2020.
Has the mileage on T8 NSU 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 NSU find?
T8 NSU passed its latest MOT on 11 Nov 2025 with 2 minor defects: front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; offside rear anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated.

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