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Black · Petrol · 2014 · 998 cc

L29 JAYMOT history

L29 JAY is a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 1 Sept 2014. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jul 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 85,035 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2026.

L29 JAY black Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jul 2027
Mileage
85,035 mi
At MOT on 29 Jul 2026
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,264 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L29 JAY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
998 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
1 Sept 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L29 JAY was last recorded at 85,035 miles on 29 Jul 2026, 2,534 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,501 miles · 24 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
2,534 miles
Average per year
6,264 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 85,035 miles
  • 2025 – 82,501 miles
  • 2024 – 77,478 miles
  • 2023 – 71,145 miles
  • 2022 – 59,035 miles
  • 2021 – 54,793 miles
  • 2020 – 49,708 miles
  • 2019 – 39,329 miles
  • 2018 – 32,998 miles
  • 2017 – 29,225 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,035 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

14 tests since 31 Aug 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,035 miles (+2,534)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    85,035 miles
    Test number
    493600645184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass82,501 miles (+6)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    82,501 miles
    Test number
    827054324032
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Fail82,495 miles (+5,017)2 dangerous3 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,495 miles
    Test number
    729569733742
    • DangerousOffside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass77,478 miles (+6,333)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    77,478 miles
    Test number
    554737782451
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass71,145 miles (+3,169)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    71,145 miles
    Test number
    697122918821

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass67,976 miles (+8,941)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    67,976 miles
    Test number
    399522269885

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass59,035 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    59,035 miles
    Test number
    497159134599

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail59,035 miles (+4,242)4 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,035 miles
    Test number
    387227572645
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass54,793 miles (+5,085)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    54,793 miles
    Test number
    802319956591

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass49,708 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    49,708 miles
    Test number
    749030255531

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail49,708 miles (+10,379)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,708 miles
    Test number
    596349451558
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass39,329 miles (+6,331)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    39,329 miles
    Test number
    376015207373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass32,998 miles (+3,773)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    32,998 miles
    Test number
    705427042809

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass29,225 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    29,225 miles
    Test number
    866568606760

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L29 JAY

Does L29 JAY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L29 JAY is valid until 28 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L29 JAY?
The MOT on L29 JAY is valid until 28 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L29 JAY done?
L29 JAY was recorded at 85,035 miles at its MOT on 29 Jul 2026, an average of 6,264 miles a year.
Has L29 JAY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L29 JAY has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on L29 JAY 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 L29 JAY find?
L29 JAY passed its latest MOT on 29 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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