Ford Focus
Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,989 cc
T124 LJWMOT history
T124 LJW is a silver petrol Ford Focus first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 3 Sept 2025 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 124,679 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Aug 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 3 Sept 2025
- Mileage
- 124,679 mi
- At MOT on 28 Aug 2024
- MOT tests
- 31
- 20 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 3,213 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T124 LJW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Focus
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,989 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 31 Dec 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 3 Sept 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 28 Aug 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
T124 LJW was last recorded at 124,679 miles on 28 Aug 2024, 1,679 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Sept 2023.
Mileage went down between tests
- 10 Aug 2015: 14,764 miles, lower than 101,953 miles on 9 Aug 2014.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 123,000 miles · 4 Sept 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 1,679 miles
- Average per year
- 3,213 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 124,679 miles
- 2023 – 123,000 miles
- 2022 – 121,615 miles
- 2021 – 119,722 miles
- 2020 – 118,564 miles
- 2019 – 116,967 miles
- 2018 – 114,722 miles
- 2017 – 111,957 miles
- 2016 – 108,092 miles
- 2015 – 14,764 miles
- 2014 – 101,953 miles
- 2013 – 98,804 miles
- 2012 – 95,662 miles
- 2011 – 92,511 miles
- 2010 – 88,674 miles
- 2009 – 83,652 miles
- 2008 – 79,124 miles
- 2007 – 71,366 miles
- 2006 – 65,331 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass124,679 miles
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded front and rear. (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront CAT bracket corroded and cracked.
- AdvisoryFront Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack. (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield loose.
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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake pipes corroded.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
31 tests since 10 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass124,679 miles (+1,679)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 124,679 miles
- Test number
- 369187187451
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded front and rear. (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront CAT bracket corroded and cracked.
- AdvisoryFront Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack. (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield loose.
Pass123,000 miles (+4)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 123,000 miles
- Test number
- 537999338866
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake pipes corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail122,996 miles (+1,381)1 dangerous5 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,996 miles
- Test number
- 620374231549
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lateral arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lateral arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake pipes corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass121,615 miles (+1,893)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 121,615 miles
- Test number
- 629156074677
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front fog lamp in-op.
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lateral arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lateral arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear both number plate lamps dull.
Pass119,722 miles (+1,158)1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 119,722 miles
- Test number
- 693706317934
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated clip failed. (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal brake lines corroded no visual leaks. (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both wishbone rear bushes perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner corrosion and small hole in sill.
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear all suspension bushes perished.
Pass118,564 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 118,564 miles
- Test number
- 382103923838
- MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both coil springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront and rear suspension bushes perished and cracked.
Fail118,564 miles (+1,597)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,564 miles
- Test number
- 880414432781
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both coil springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront and rear suspension bushes perished and cracked.
Pass116,967 miles (+2,245)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 116,967 miles
- Test number
- 910722139769
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))
Pass114,722 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 114,722 miles
- Test number
- 688196905242
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail114,722 miles (+2,765)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,722 miles
- Test number
- 654836932369
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Pass111,957 miles (+3,865)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 111,957 miles
- Test number
- 137680904301
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass108,092 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 108,092 miles
- Test number
- 385701706274
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail108,092 miles (+93,328)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,092 miles
- Test number
- 360700154082
- FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass14,764 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 14,764 miles
- Test number
- 675982225277
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail14,764 miles (-87,189)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 14,764 miles
- Test number
- 719202925276
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass101,953 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 101,953 miles
- Test number
- 487511824240
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteOil leak
Fail101,953 miles (+3,149)2 repaired2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,953 miles
- Test number
- 836881124258
- Repaired at testNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteOil leak
Pass98,804 miles1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 98,804 miles
- Test number
- 575315823270
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteOil leak
Fail98,804 miles (+3,142)3 failures1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,804 miles
- Test number
- 228752023294
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteOil leak
- NoteBoth rear tyres perishing. both front tyres worn on edges . air leak from engine
Pass95,662 miles (+3,151)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 95,662 miles
- Test number
- 328287412236
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass92,511 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 92,511 miles
- Test number
- 405859831287
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail92,511 miles (+3,837)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,511 miles
- Test number
- 618589231254
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Pass88,674 miles1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 88,674 miles
- Test number
- 950490230284
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteOil leak
Fail88,674 miles (+5,022)1 dangerous2 failures1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,674 miles
- Test number
- 913919710271
- DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteOil leak
Pass83,652 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 83,652 miles
- Test number
- 312765719287
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail83,652 miles (+4,528)4 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,652 miles
- Test number
- 873825719257
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass79,124 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 79,124 miles
- Test number
- 252736028287
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail79,123 miles (+2,066)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,123 miles
- Test number
- 322956828252
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Pass77,057 miles (+5,691)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 77,057 miles
- Test number
- 221144578024
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,366 miles (+6,035)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 71,366 miles
- Test number
- 134318767093
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,331 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 65,331 miles
- Test number
- 523259666095
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T124 LJW
- Does T124 LJW currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T124 LJW expired on 3 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T124 LJW?
- The MOT on T124 LJW expired on 3 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T124 LJW done?
- T124 LJW was recorded at 124,679 miles at its MOT on 28 Aug 2024, an average of 3,213 miles a year.
- Has T124 LJW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T124 LJW has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Aug 2023.
- Has the mileage on T124 LJW ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 10 Aug 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on T124 LJW find?
- T124 LJW passed its latest MOT on 28 Aug 2024 with 8 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded front and rear.; front cat bracket corroded and cracked.; front power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack., and 5 more.
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