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Ford Focus

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,989 cc

T131 RJLMOT history

T131 RJL is a silver petrol Ford Focus first used on 19 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 16 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 89,591 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Aug 2027
Mileage
89,591 mi
At MOT on 5 Aug 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,269 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T131 RJL
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
19 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T131 RJL was last recorded at 89,591 miles on 5 Aug 2026, 7,247 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,344 miles · 29 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
7,247 miles
Average per year
3,269 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 89,591 miles
  • 2025 – 82,344 miles
  • 2024 – 74,017 miles
  • 2023 – 65,001 miles
  • 2022 – 63,485 miles
  • 2021 – 62,847 miles
  • 2020 – 62,352 miles
  • 2019 – 60,781 miles
  • 2018 – 58,647 miles
  • 2017 – 56,178 miles
  • 2016 – 53,662 miles
  • 2015 – 51,021 miles
  • 2014 – 48,586 miles
  • 2013 – 45,877 miles
  • 2012 – 43,535 miles
  • 2011 – 40,464 miles
  • 2010 – 37,583 miles
  • 2009 – 34,582 miles
  • 2008 – 30,566 miles
  • 2007 – 26,653 miles
  • 2006 – 23,046 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,591 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Fuel pipes corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • General age relalated underbody corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

Full MOT history

27 tests since 27 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,591 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    89,591 miles
    Test number
    567427174191
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail89,587 miles (+7,243)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,587 miles
    Test number
    365838092631
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass82,344 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    82,344 miles
    Test number
    533031977918
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryGeneral age relalated underbody corrosion

  4. Fail82,344 miles (+8,327)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,344 miles
    Test number
    545996078522
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting arch area (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting arch area (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryGeneral age relalated underbody corrosion

  5. Pass74,017 miles (+9,016)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    74,017 miles
    Test number
    902516377280
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass65,001 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    65,001 miles
    Test number
    806272681657

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail64,997 miles (+1,512)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,997 miles
    Test number
    142932498950
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  8. Pass63,485 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    63,485 miles
    Test number
    907996967998

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail63,485 miles (+638)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,485 miles
    Test number
    678282141966
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass62,847 miles (+495)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    62,847 miles
    Test number
    532251038942

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass62,352 miles (+1,571)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    62,352 miles
    Test number
    391662493456
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

  12. Pass60,781 miles (+2,134)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    60,781 miles
    Test number
    694048924796

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass58,647 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    58,647 miles
    Test number
    383368421619

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail58,647 miles (+2,469)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,647 miles
    Test number
    380124748526
    • FailureNearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  15. Pass56,178 miles (+2,516)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    56,178 miles
    Test number
    355952981427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass53,662 miles (+2,641)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    53,662 miles
    Test number
    433240550042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass51,021 miles (+2,435)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    51,021 miles
    Test number
    726418675008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass48,586 miles (+2,709)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    48,586 miles
    Test number
    736420274081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass45,877 miles (+2,342)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    45,877 miles
    Test number
    739796383078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass43,535 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    43,535 miles
    Test number
    226506082058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail43,535 miles (+3,071)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,535 miles
    Test number
    957471282047
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  22. Pass40,464 miles (+2,881)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    40,464 miles
    Test number
    607153881089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass37,583 miles (+3,001)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    37,583 miles
    Test number
    940416370017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass34,582 miles (+4,016)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    34,582 miles
    Test number
    180386189442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass30,566 miles (+3,913)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    30,566 miles
    Test number
    344097478082
    • 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)

  26. Pass26,653 miles (+3,607)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    26,653 miles
    Test number
    413415587048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass23,046 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    23,046 miles
    Test number
    592796286068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T131 RJL

Does T131 RJL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T131 RJL is valid until 16 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T131 RJL?
The MOT on T131 RJL is valid until 16 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T131 RJL done?
T131 RJL was recorded at 89,591 miles at its MOT on 5 Aug 2026, an average of 3,269 miles a year.
Has T131 RJL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T131 RJL has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on T131 RJL 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 T131 RJL find?
T131 RJL passed its latest MOT on 5 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front lower suspension component ball joint has slight play.

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