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Ford Focus

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T126 JHBMOT history

T126 JHB is a silver petrol Ford Focus first used on 30 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 6 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 184,722 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Mar 2027
Mileage
184,722 mi
At MOT on 27 Feb 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,869 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T126 JHB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T126 JHB was last recorded at 184,722 miles on 27 Feb 2026, 2,755 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
181,967 miles · 28 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
2,755 miles
Average per year
5,869 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 184,722 miles
  • 2025 – 181,967 miles
  • 2024 – 179,415 miles
  • 2023 – 177,107 miles
  • 2022 – 174,343 miles
  • 2021 – 171,199 miles
  • 2020 – 167,311 miles
  • 2019 – 160,230 miles
  • 2018 – 153,949 miles
  • 2017 – 146,258 miles
  • 2016 – 138,944 miles
  • 2015 – 132,463 miles
  • 2014 – 123,910 miles
  • 2013 – 116,842 miles
  • 2012 – 109,151 miles
  • 2011 – 97,415 miles
  • 2010 – 85,311 miles
  • 2009 – 79,166 miles
  • 2008 – 75,205 miles
  • 2007 – 71,299 miles
  • 2006 – 67,414 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass184,722 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and rear brake lines covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFuel hose deteriorated Fuel filler neck corroding (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 24% Imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisorySill covers fittedRecorded at 6 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Exhaust noisy

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Slight leak steering rack

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

30 tests since 3 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass184,722 miles (+2,755)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    184,722 miles
    Test number
    445079007705
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and rear brake lines covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFuel hose deteriorated Fuel filler neck corroding (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 24% Imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass181,967 miles (+2,552)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    181,967 miles
    Test number
    305099437974
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear pipes from flexi brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underside corrosion
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  3. Pass179,415 miles (+2,308)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    179,415 miles
    Test number
    666922954210
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass177,107 miles (+2,764)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    177,107 miles
    Test number
    830691322943
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOs and ns front to rear floors corroding
    • AdvisoryRear metal brake pipes corroding to flexi pipes
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  5. Pass174,343 miles (+3,144)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    174,343 miles
    Test number
    660759943254
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Slightly frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Slight leak steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  6. Pass171,199 miles (+3,888)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    171,199 miles
    Test number
    117236126779
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank straps corroding
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

  7. Pass167,311 miles (+4)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    167,311 miles
    Test number
    762226290657
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel hose corroded Fuel filler hose starting to corrode (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank strap corroding
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding and covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Slight leak steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play in steering rack (2.3 (a) (i))

  8. Fail167,307 miles (+7,077)1 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,307 miles
    Test number
    588756715312
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel hose corroded Fuel filler hose starting to corrode (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank strap corroding
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding and covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Slight leak steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play in steering rack (2.3 (a) (i))

  9. Pass160,230 miles (+6,281)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    160,230 miles
    Test number
    213900604139
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass153,949 miles (+7,691)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    153,949 miles
    Test number
    798657966562
    • AdvisoryRear axle rusty
    • AdvisoryFuel tank strap rusty

  11. Pass146,258 miles (+7,314)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    146,258 miles
    Test number
    732914828541
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryO\s\n\s\r outer sills rusty

  12. Pass138,944 miles (+6,481)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    138,944 miles
    Test number
    914937487170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass132,463 miles5 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    132,463 miles
    Test number
    349201165036
    • NoteCovers on outer sills obstructing view.
    • NoteO/s/n/s/r trailing arm bushes starting to pull out.
    • NoteRear coil springs rusty.
    • NoteSlight play in o/s/r anti-roll bar link arm.
    • NoteWide boar exhaust fitted.

  14. Fail132,463 miles (+8,553)1 failure5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,463 miles
    Test number
    705471765080
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
    • NoteCovers on outer sills obstructing view.
    • NoteO/s/n/s/r trailing arm bushes starting to pull out.
    • NoteRear coil springs rusty.
    • NoteSlight play in o/s/r anti-roll bar link arm.
    • NoteWide boar exhaust fitted.

  15. Pass123,910 miles (+7,068)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    123,910 miles
    Test number
    486788654071
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteRear running gear rusty

  16. Pass116,842 miles (+7,691)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    116,842 miles
    Test number
    796857653071
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteCovers on outer sills
    • NoteRear exh box rusty

  17. Pass109,151 miles (+36)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    109,151 miles
    Test number
    176340162499
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFuel filler pipes rusty
    • NoteSlight play in steering colum

  18. Fail109,115 miles (+11,700)1 dangerous2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,115 miles
    Test number
    888169852076
    • DangerousOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFuel filler pipes rusty
    • NoteSlight play in steering colum

  19. Pass97,415 miles1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    97,415 miles
    Test number
    955773251093
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteCovers on outer sills
    • NoteFuel filler pipes rusty
    • NoteSlight damage to front bumper
    • NoteSlight play in steering colum

  20. Fail97,403 miles (+12,092)2 failures1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,403 miles
    Test number
    675883951055
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteCovers on outer sills
    • NoteFuel filler pipes rusty
    • NoteSlight damage to front bumper
    • NoteSlight play in steering colum

  21. Pass85,311 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    85,311 miles
    Test number
    102939040099
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Fail85,311 miles (+6,145)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,311 miles
    Test number
    811339540051
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Fail79,166 miles1 repaired2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,166 miles
    Test number
    183155069079
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteCentre stop light not working
    • NoteChip top o/s front windscreen
    • NoteN/s + o/s steering rack gaitors cracked

  24. Pass79,166 miles (+3,961)2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    79,166 miles
    Test number
    381105369035
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteCentre stop light not working
    • NoteChip top o/s front windscreen
    • NoteN/s + o/s steering rack gaitors cracked

  25. Fail75,205 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,205 miles
    Test number
    450765568035
    • Repaired at testSteering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

  26. Pass75,205 miles (+3,906)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    75,205 miles
    Test number
    932415968096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass71,299 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    71,299 miles
    Test number
    884066567008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail71,289 miles (+3,875)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,289 miles
    Test number
    944381067055
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

  29. Pass67,414 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    67,414 miles
    Test number
    644352766083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail67,414 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,414 miles
    Test number
    990822466064
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T126 JHB

Does T126 JHB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T126 JHB is valid until 6 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T126 JHB?
The MOT on T126 JHB is valid until 6 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T126 JHB done?
T126 JHB was recorded at 184,722 miles at its MOT on 27 Feb 2026, an average of 5,869 miles a year.
Has T126 JHB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T126 JHB has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Feb 2020.
Has the mileage on T126 JHB 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 T126 JHB find?
T126 JHB passed its latest MOT on 27 Feb 2026 with 8 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear brake lines covered in underseal; fuel hose deteriorated fuel filler neck corroding; nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 5 more.

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