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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T240 JLBMOT history

T240 JLB is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 9 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 8 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 203,712 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Mar 2027
Mileage
203,712 mi
At MOT on 18 Feb 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,818 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T240 JLB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
9 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T240 JLB was last recorded at 203,712 miles on 18 Feb 2026, 305 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
203,407 miles · 10 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
305 miles
Average per year
7,818 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 203,712 miles
  • 2025 – 203,407 miles
  • 2024 – 203,334 miles
  • 2023 – 203,228 miles
  • 2022 – 203,153 miles
  • 2021 – 202,822 miles
  • 2020 – 202,740 miles
  • 2019 – 202,542 miles
  • 2018 – 202,217 miles
  • 2017 – 201,863 miles
  • 2016 – 201,352 miles
  • 2015 – 200,808 miles
  • 2014 – 51,620 miles
  • 2013 – 50,795 miles
  • 2012 – 50,568 miles
  • 2011 – 50,278 miles
  • 2010 – 50,029 miles
  • 2009 – 49,724 miles
  • 2008 – 49,383 miles
  • 2007 – 48,237 miles
  • 2006 – 47,242 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass203,712 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight leak (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 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.

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2008–2017

  • Rear Coil spring corroded Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2007

Full MOT history

28 tests since 13 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass203,712 miles (+305)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    203,712 miles
    Test number
    139600762275
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight leak (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass203,407 miles (+73)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    203,407 miles
    Test number
    883765102448
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass203,334 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    203,334 miles
    Test number
    844001614831
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail203,334 miles (+106)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    203,334 miles
    Test number
    487064384444
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass203,228 miles (+75)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    203,228 miles
    Test number
    769449383146
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass203,153 miles (+331)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    203,153 miles
    Test number
    288930865483
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass202,822 miles (+82)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    202,822 miles
    Test number
    125754936118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass202,740 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    202,740 miles
    Test number
    879951203828

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail202,740 miles (+198)5 dangerous5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,740 miles
    Test number
    472229474515
    • DangerousFront Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Macpherson strut mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Macpherson strut fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  10. Pass202,542 miles (+325)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    202,542 miles
    Test number
    198849833593
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass202,217 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    202,217 miles
    Test number
    798570060507
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  12. Fail202,217 miles (+354)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,217 miles
    Test number
    899838520880
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  13. Pass201,863 miles (+511)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    201,863 miles
    Test number
    639847754447
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective

  14. Pass201,352 miles (+544)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    201,352 miles
    Test number
    607519274588
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass200,808 miles (+149,188)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    200,808 miles
    Test number
    888317545014
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass51,620 miles (+825)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    51,620 miles
    Test number
    615098544022
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass50,795 miles (+227)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    50,795 miles
    Test number
    325431853088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass50,568 miles (+290)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    50,568 miles
    Test number
    497863252071
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  19. Pass50,278 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    50,278 miles
    Test number
    395060341089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail50,278 miles (+249)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,278 miles
    Test number
    535960841070
    • 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)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  21. Pass50,029 miles (+305)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    50,029 miles
    Test number
    540872140047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass49,724 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    49,724 miles
    Test number
    282667349083
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Fail49,724 miles (+341)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,724 miles
    Test number
    201047449058
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  24. Pass49,383 miles (+1,146)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    49,383 miles
    Test number
    553721758030
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  25. Pass48,237 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    48,237 miles
    Test number
    194826047089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail48,237 miles (+995)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,237 miles
    Test number
    100116947490
    • FailureNearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBoth front and near side rear brake pipes becoming corroded

  27. Pass47,242 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    47,242 miles
    Test number
    352644146027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail47,242 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,242 miles
    Test number
    192084646020
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Questions about T240 JLB

Does T240 JLB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T240 JLB is valid until 8 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T240 JLB?
The MOT on T240 JLB is valid until 8 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T240 JLB done?
T240 JLB was recorded at 203,712 miles at its MOT on 18 Feb 2026, an average of 7,818 miles a year.
Has T240 JLB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T240 JLB has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on T240 JLB 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 T240 JLB find?
T240 JLB passed its latest MOT on 18 Feb 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; offside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight leak; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread, and 1 more.

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