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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 2,521 cc

T942 STEMOT history

T942 STE is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 31 Jan 2008. Its MOT is valid until 19 May 2027 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 60,013 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 May 2027
Mileage
60,013 mi
At MOT on 20 May 2026
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,900 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T942 STE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,521 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
31 Jan 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 May 2027
Latest MOT test
20 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T942 STE was last recorded at 60,013 miles on 20 May 2026, 57 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
59,956 miles · 3 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
57 miles
Average per year
2,900 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 60,013 miles
  • 2025 – 59,956 miles
  • 2023 – 59,536 miles
  • 2022 – 58,888 miles
  • 2021 – 58,087 miles
  • 2020 – 57,276 miles
  • 2019 – 56,385 miles
  • 2018 – 54,208 miles
  • 2017 – 47,922 miles
  • 2015 – 41,105 miles
  • 2014 – 31,920 miles
  • 2013 – 26,491 miles
  • 2012 – 21,717 miles
  • 2011 – 15,925 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass60,013 miles
  • AdvisoryAll steering, suspension and braking components corroded
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2025

Full MOT history

19 tests since 8 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass60,013 miles (+57)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2027
    Odometer
    60,013 miles
    Test number
    346753918376
    • AdvisoryAll steering, suspension and braking components corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass59,956 miles (+420)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    59,956 miles
    Test number
    426481236585
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass59,536 miles (+648)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    59,536 miles
    Test number
    591613245666
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pads appear ok (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield slightly insecure
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides front and N/S/F cut on inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust joints and brackets corroded
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  4. Pass58,888 miles (+801)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    58,888 miles
    Test number
    851034929573
    • AdvisoryUndertrays

  5. Pass58,087 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    58,087 miles
    Test number
    689441519447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail58,087 miles (+811)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,087 miles
    Test number
    456935691521
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  7. Pass57,276 miles (+891)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2021
    Odometer
    57,276 miles
    Test number
    199885469324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass56,385 miles (+2,177)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    56,385 miles
    Test number
    778128397817
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre worn on inner edge, not enough to reach ply or cords

  9. Pass54,208 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    54,208 miles
    Test number
    372770145895
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  10. Fail54,208 miles (+6,286)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,208 miles
    Test number
    559065762186
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass47,922 miles (+6,817)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    47,922 miles
    Test number
    116800322351
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake discs worn all pads low
    • AdvisoryN/s front tyre low tread worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryN/s rear tyre low tread very badly worn inner edge strong advise
    • AdvisoryO/s inner cv boot contaminated not split
    • AdvisoryO/s rear tyre badly cut in inner sidewall strong advise

  12. Pass41,105 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    41,105 miles
    Test number
    927485093612
    • AdvisoryBoth Front suspension arm rear bushes worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail41,105 miles (+9,185)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,105 miles
    Test number
    508169646441
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40/18 (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryBoth Front suspension arm rear bushes worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass31,920 miles (+5,429)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    31,920 miles
    Test number
    268086304144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass26,491 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    26,491 miles
    Test number
    248745313492
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  16. Fail26,491 miles (+4,774)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,491 miles
    Test number
    655955913185
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  17. Pass21,717 miles (+5,792)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    21,717 miles
    Test number
    826649662058
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  18. Pass15,925 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    15,925 miles
    Test number
    936767861036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail15,925 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,925 miles
    Test number
    208817561002
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T942 STE

Does T942 STE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T942 STE is valid until 19 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T942 STE?
The MOT on T942 STE is valid until 19 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T942 STE done?
T942 STE was recorded at 60,013 miles at its MOT on 20 May 2026, an average of 2,900 miles a year.
Has T942 STE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T942 STE has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Aug 2021.
Has the mileage on T942 STE 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 T942 STE find?
T942 STE passed its latest MOT on 20 May 2026 with 8 advisories: all steering, suspension and braking components corroded; front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 5 more.

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