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Ford Focus

Red · Petrol · 2009 · 2,521 cc

L18 TJAMOT history

L18 TJA is a red petrol Ford Focus first used on 3 Aug 2009. Its MOT is valid until 17 Jan 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 99,309 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jan 2026.

L18 TJA red Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Jan 2027
Mileage
99,309 mi
At MOT on 16 Jan 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,857 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 TJA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,521 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
3 Aug 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 TJA was last recorded at 99,309 miles on 16 Jan 2026, 7,472 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,837 miles · 18 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
7,472 miles
Average per year
5,857 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 99,309 miles
  • 2025 – 91,837 miles
  • 2024 – 87,045 miles
  • 2023 – 79,642 miles
  • 2021 – 72,742 miles
  • 2020 – 68,564 miles
  • 2018 – 63,928 miles
  • 2017 – 59,286 miles
  • 2016 – 52,274 miles
  • 2015 – 46,436 miles
  • 2014 – 39,804 miles
  • 2013 – 30,866 miles
  • 2012 – 20,207 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,309 miles
  • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s rear

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 Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

22 tests since 5 Jul 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,309 miles (+7,472)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    99,309 miles
    Test number
    322761720488
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s rear

  2. Pass91,837 miles (+4,792)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    91,837 miles
    Test number
    251620539092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass87,045 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    87,045 miles
    Test number
    868987062932
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryDrivers seat does not tip forward
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail87,045 miles (+7,403)2 dangerous3 major3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,045 miles
    Test number
    832134892488
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper damaged and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryDrivers seat does not tip forward
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass79,642 miles (+189)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    79,642 miles
    Test number
    483621067430
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension attachments (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail79,453 miles (+6,711)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,453 miles
    Test number
    429025923961
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension attachments (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass72,742 miles (+3,370)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    72,742 miles
    Test number
    962550218691
    • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake light slightly dicoloured
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  8. Pass69,372 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    69,372 miles
    Test number
    521595420719
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded off side and near side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Fail69,372 miles (+808)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,372 miles
    Test number
    726086692404
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded off side and near side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass68,564 miles (+4,636)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    68,564 miles
    Test number
    494372737772
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass63,928 miles (+42)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    63,928 miles
    Test number
    564011708565

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail63,886 miles (+4,600)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,886 miles
    Test number
    265380296537
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  13. Pass59,286 miles (+24)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    59,286 miles
    Test number
    423034911360
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread at 3mm depth. 225/40/18. (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear drop link slight play
    • AdvisoryGeneral surface corrosion at rear

  14. Fail59,262 miles (+6,988)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,262 miles
    Test number
    300513070586
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tread at 1.6mm depth. 225/40/18. (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tread at 1.6mm depth. 225/40/18. (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread at 3mm depth. 225/40/18. (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear drop link slight play
    • AdvisoryGeneral surface corrosion at rear

  15. Pass52,274 miles (+5,838)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    52,274 miles
    Test number
    608900918441
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs slight wear

  16. Pass46,436 miles (+6,632)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    46,436 miles
    Test number
    549288174228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass39,804 miles (+8,938)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    39,804 miles
    Test number
    427229704375
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass30,866 miles (+3,966)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    30,866 miles
    Test number
    485941213430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass26,900 miles (+6,693)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    26,900 miles
    Test number
    756449663141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass20,207 miles (+159)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    20,207 miles
    Test number
    337953612403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass20,048 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    20,048 miles
    Test number
    107887082188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail20,048 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,048 miles
    Test number
    836987082140
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Questions about L18 TJA

Does L18 TJA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 TJA is valid until 17 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L18 TJA?
The MOT on L18 TJA is valid until 17 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L18 TJA done?
L18 TJA was recorded at 99,309 miles at its MOT on 16 Jan 2026, an average of 5,857 miles a year.
Has L18 TJA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 TJA has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on L18 TJA 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 L18 TJA find?
L18 TJA passed its latest MOT on 16 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s rear.

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