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Ford Focus

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,989 cc

T228 MJNMOT history

T228 MJN is a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 19 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 2 Sept 2025 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 129,209 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Sept 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 2 Sept 2025
Mileage
129,209 mi
At MOT on 3 Sept 2024
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,221 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T228 MJN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,989 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
19 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
3 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T228 MJN was last recorded at 129,209 miles on 3 Sept 2024, 2,733 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,476 miles · 22 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
2,733 miles
Average per year
3,221 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 129,209 miles
  • 2023 – 126,476 miles
  • 2022 – 123,321 miles
  • 2021 – 120,127 miles
  • 2020 – 117,180 miles
  • 2019 – 114,131 miles
  • 2018 – 112,362 miles
  • 2017 – 110,528 miles
  • 2016 – 107,998 miles
  • 2015 – 105,333 miles
  • 2014 – 102,481 miles
  • 2013 – 99,928 miles
  • 2012 – 95,803 miles
  • 2011 – 91,967 miles
  • 2010 – 87,968 miles
  • 2009 – 83,534 miles
  • 2008 – 81,191 miles
  • 2007 – 76,872 miles
  • 2006 – 70,578 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,209 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2016

  • Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2011

  • Offside Stop lamp(s) not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip/crack

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

26 tests since 21 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,209 miles (+2,733)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    129,209 miles
    Test number
    213742880544
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass126,476 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    126,476 miles
    Test number
    656581428290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail126,473 miles (+3,152)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,473 miles
    Test number
    914724754904
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass123,321 miles (+3,194)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    123,321 miles
    Test number
    860831823410
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass120,127 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    120,127 miles
    Test number
    133364476412
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail120,126 miles (+2,946)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,126 miles
    Test number
    991350569184
    • MajorFront Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass117,180 miles (+3,049)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    117,180 miles
    Test number
    155564375966

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass114,131 miles (+28)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    114,131 miles
    Test number
    333587280182
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip/crack (3.2 (a) (i))

  9. Fail114,103 miles (+1,741)4 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,103 miles
    Test number
    348899233854
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced lens deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced lens deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip/crack (3.2 (a) (i))

  10. Pass112,362 miles (+1,834)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    112,362 miles
    Test number
    499845299548

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass110,528 miles (+2,530)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    110,528 miles
    Test number
    623899037087
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Pass107,998 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    107,998 miles
    Test number
    365635115863
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Fail107,998 miles (+2,665)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,998 miles
    Test number
    890926984809
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass105,333 miles (+2,852)9 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    105,333 miles
    Test number
    596810515288
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteExhaust clamps corroded
    • NoteRear suspension component corroded

  15. Pass102,481 miles2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    102,481 miles
    Test number
    346434914220
    • AdvisoryLower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteCenter exhaust box slightly corroded
    • NoteFront discs heavily worn
    • NoteFuel tank breathers corroding
    • NoteHeadlight lenses deteriorated
    • NoteWipers smear slightly

  16. Fail102,481 miles (+2,553)2 repaired2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,481 miles
    Test number
    388694214418
    • Repaired at testBrake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryLower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteCenter exhaust box slightly corroded
    • NoteFront discs heavily worn
    • NoteFuel tank breathers corroding
    • NoteHeadlight lenses deteriorated
    • NoteWipers smear slightly

  17. Pass99,928 miles (+4,125)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    99,928 miles
    Test number
    469240803262
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteFuel tank filler pipes corroded
    • NoteRear brake pads low

  18. Pass95,803 miles (+3,836)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    95,803 miles
    Test number
    638546062183
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteBoth headlight lens degraded - next years Mot fail?
    • NoteWipers poor

  19. Pass91,967 miles (+3,999)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    91,967 miles
    Test number
    586398681176
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteHeadlamp covers deteriorating
    • NoteNearside front tyre low

  20. Pass87,968 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    87,968 miles
    Test number
    413130590138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail87,968 miles (+4,434)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,968 miles
    Test number
    303300690101
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  22. Pass83,534 miles (+2,343)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    83,534 miles
    Test number
    384917559153
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  23. Pass81,191 miles (+4,319)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    81,191 miles
    Test number
    960400778117
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  24. Pass76,872 miles (+6,294)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    76,872 miles
    Test number
    913264867103
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass70,578 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    70,578 miles
    Test number
    260222376112
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Fail70,578 miles1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,578 miles
    Test number
    744432476119
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T228 MJN

Does T228 MJN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T228 MJN expired on 2 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T228 MJN?
The MOT on T228 MJN expired on 2 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T228 MJN done?
T228 MJN was recorded at 129,209 miles at its MOT on 3 Sept 2024, an average of 3,221 miles a year.
Has T228 MJN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T228 MJN has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on T228 MJN 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 T228 MJN find?
T228 MJN passed its latest MOT on 3 Sept 2024 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.

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