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Ford Focus

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 2,521 cc

LJ58 FHAMOT history

LJ58 FHA is a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 8 Oct 2008. Its MOT is valid until 17 Dec 2026 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 97,813 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Dec 2025.

LJ58 FHA black Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Dec 2026
Mileage
97,813 mi
At MOT on 18 Dec 2025
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,435 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LJ58 FHA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,521 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
8 Oct 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LJ58 FHA was last recorded at 97,813 miles on 18 Dec 2025, 1,322 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,491 miles · 28 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,322 miles
Average per year
4,435 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 97,813 miles
  • 2024 – 96,491 miles
  • 2023 – 92,891 miles
  • 2022 – 90,796 miles
  • 2021 – 87,364 miles
  • 2020 – 82,699 miles
  • 2019 – 79,959 miles
  • 2018 – 76,500 miles
  • 2017 – 73,189 miles
  • 2016 – 69,229 miles
  • 2015 – 65,122 miles
  • 2014 – 57,677 miles
  • 2013 – 51,600 miles
  • 2012 – 44,209 miles
  • 2011 – 35,561 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,813 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Front Coil spring corroded Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Coil spring corroded Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective DIRTY BLADE NEEDS CLEANING

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

21 tests since 5 Dec 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,813 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    97,813 miles
    Test number
    504895743076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail97,813 miles (+1,322)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,813 miles
    Test number
    265536009042
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  3. Pass96,491 miles (+19)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    96,491 miles
    Test number
    306717619460
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. Fail96,472 miles (+3,581)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,472 miles
    Test number
    283419510016
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. Pass92,891 miles (+5)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    92,891 miles
    Test number
    768004998632
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective DIRTY BLADE NEEDS CLEANING (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. Fail92,886 miles (+2,090)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,886 miles
    Test number
    405743954553
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOOT SPLIT (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOOT SPLIT (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective DIRTY BLADE NEEDS CLEANING (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  7. Pass90,796 miles (+3,432)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    90,796 miles
    Test number
    247289642000
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  8. Pass87,364 miles (+4,665)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    87,364 miles
    Test number
    703434267970
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass82,699 miles (+2,740)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    82,699 miles
    Test number
    373482314331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass79,959 miles (+3,459)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    79,959 miles
    Test number
    761696375169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass76,500 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    76,500 miles
    Test number
    226986159716
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front head light not as bright as o/s but still provides sufficient light out put
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  12. Fail76,499 miles (+3,310)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,499 miles
    Test number
    410957185967
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  13. Pass73,189 miles (+3,960)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    73,189 miles
    Test number
    473746051737

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass69,229 miles (+4,107)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    69,229 miles
    Test number
    148228884346
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted (this is a standard advisory and is not detrimental to the vehicle
  15. Pass65,122 miles (+7,445)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    65,122 miles
    Test number
    241147027592
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass57,677 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    57,677 miles
    Test number
    497983844350
    • NoteExhaust joints corroded
    • NoteFront discs lipped
    • NoteNearside front tyre has cut innerside wall no cords showing
  17. Fail57,677 miles (+6,077)1 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,677 miles
    Test number
    767863244373
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteExhaust joints corroded
    • NoteFront discs lipped
    • NoteNearside front tyre has cut innerside wall no cords showing
  18. Pass51,600 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    51,600 miles
    Test number
    665302213309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail51,600 miles (+7,391)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,600 miles
    Test number
    115852713320
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
  20. Pass44,209 miles (+8,648)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    44,209 miles
    Test number
    369905232302
    • 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)
  21. Pass35,561 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    35,561 miles
    Test number
    935309131347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LJ58 FHA

Does LJ58 FHA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LJ58 FHA is valid until 17 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LJ58 FHA?
The MOT on LJ58 FHA is valid until 17 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LJ58 FHA done?
LJ58 FHA was recorded at 97,813 miles at its MOT on 18 Dec 2025, an average of 4,435 miles a year.
Has LJ58 FHA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LJ58 FHA has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LJ58 FHA 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 LJ58 FHA find?
LJ58 FHA passed its latest MOT on 18 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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