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Ford Focus

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,560 cc

R16 MJGMOT history

R16 MJG is a black diesel Ford Focus first used on 19 May 2011. Its MOT is valid until 5 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 133,116 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Mar 2026.

R16 MJG black Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Focus, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 5 Mar 2027
Mileage
133,116 mi
At MOT on 6 Mar 2026
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,354 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R16 MJG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
19 May 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R16 MJG was last recorded at 133,116 miles on 6 Mar 2026, 23 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,093 miles · 26 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
23 miles
Average per year
6,354 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 133,116 miles
  • 2025 – 129,015 miles
  • 2024 – 126,360 miles
  • 2023 – 122,244 miles
  • 2022 – 118,925 miles
  • 2020 – 116,326 miles
  • 2019 – 109,433 miles
  • 2018 – 103,234 miles
  • 2017 – 94,303 miles
  • 2016 – 83,768 miles
  • 2015 – 74,892 miles
  • 2014 – 57,544 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,116 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

18 tests since 14 Apr 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,116 miles (+23)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    133,116 miles
    Test number
    975588069049
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail133,093 miles (+4,078)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,093 miles
    Test number
    199275786035
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened tie bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass129,015 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    129,015 miles
    Test number
    352370955670

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail129,015 miles (+2,655)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,015 miles
    Test number
    472595687157
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  5. Pass126,360 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    126,360 miles
    Test number
    597930691717
    • AdvisoryAll suspension components and frames heavily oiled

  6. Fail126,359 miles (+4,115)1 dangerous6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,359 miles
    Test number
    279063340219
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamps condensated
    • AdvisoryFront subframe corroded
    • AdvisoryRear subframe and components corroded

  7. Pass122,244 miles (+3,319)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    122,244 miles
    Test number
    248748248506
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • 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. Pass118,925 miles (+2,599)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    118,925 miles
    Test number
    114282856908
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension slightly corroded

  9. Pass116,326 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    116,326 miles
    Test number
    595947892231
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Fail116,326 miles (+6,893)3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,326 miles
    Test number
    669510688746
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Pass109,433 miles (+6,199)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    109,433 miles
    Test number
    973165519969
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass103,234 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    103,234 miles
    Test number
    131134141933

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail103,230 miles (+8,927)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,230 miles
    Test number
    120481882251
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components have surface corrosion
    • AdvisoryUnderside dirty

  14. Pass94,303 miles (+10,535)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    94,303 miles
    Test number
    316402158680

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass83,768 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    83,768 miles
    Test number
    301195318421
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail83,768 miles (+8,876)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,768 miles
    Test number
    848814358340
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass74,892 miles (+17,348)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    74,892 miles
    Test number
    268982565434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass57,544 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    57,544 miles
    Test number
    148844404153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R16 MJG

Does R16 MJG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R16 MJG is valid until 5 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on R16 MJG?
The MOT on R16 MJG is valid until 5 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R16 MJG done?
R16 MJG was recorded at 133,116 miles at its MOT on 6 Mar 2026, an average of 6,354 miles a year.
Has R16 MJG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R16 MJG has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on R16 MJG 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 R16 MJG find?
R16 MJG passed its latest MOT on 6 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear upper suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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