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Ford Focus

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,596 cc

T258 LUJMOT history

T258 LUJ is a red petrol Ford Focus first used on 27 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 25 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 75,297 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Feb 2027
Mileage
75,297 mi
At MOT on 26 Feb 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,027 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T258 LUJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
27 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T258 LUJ was last recorded at 75,297 miles on 26 Feb 2026, 1,549 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,748 miles · 29 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,549 miles
Average per year
2,027 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 75,297 miles
  • 2025 – 73,748 miles
  • 2024 – 71,280 miles
  • 2023 – 68,945 miles
  • 2022 – 67,306 miles
  • 2021 – 65,362 miles
  • 2020 – 63,877 miles
  • 2019 – 61,809 miles
  • 2018 – 60,173 miles
  • 2017 – 57,038 miles
  • 2016 – 54,009 miles
  • 2015 – 53,047 miles
  • 2014 – 51,412 miles
  • 2013 – 49,730 miles
  • 2012 – 47,545 miles
  • 2011 – 45,104 miles
  • 2009 – 41,519 miles
  • 2008 – 39,261 miles
  • 2007 – 37,502 miles
  • 2006 – 35,603 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,297 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring worn both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (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.

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory9 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory9 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2013

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass75,297 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    75,297 miles
    Test number
    379012395919
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring worn both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Fail75,297 miles (+1,549)2 repaired1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,297 miles
    Test number
    718220997247
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring worn both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass73,748 miles (+2,468)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    73,748 miles
    Test number
    255156507516
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass71,280 miles (+42)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    71,280 miles
    Test number
    314024266262
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Fail71,238 miles (+2,293)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,238 miles
    Test number
    532196862873
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass68,945 miles (+22)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    68,945 miles
    Test number
    286084877398
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Fail68,923 miles (+1,617)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,923 miles
    Test number
    683968407557
    • MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Pass67,306 miles (+1,944)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    67,306 miles
    Test number
    556136576473
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  9. Pass65,362 miles (+14)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    65,362 miles
    Test number
    280589270131
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Fail65,348 miles (+1,471)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,348 miles
    Test number
    256212348601
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass63,877 miles (+24)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    63,877 miles
    Test number
    810782232663
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall/tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySubframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  12. Fail63,853 miles (+2,044)1 dangerous1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,853 miles
    Test number
    766001776457
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall/tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySubframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  13. Pass61,809 miles (+1,636)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    61,809 miles
    Test number
    386782706694
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll rear brake and suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre aged dot 2009=10yrs old

  14. Pass60,173 miles (+3,135)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    60,173 miles
    Test number
    577055569368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass57,038 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    57,038 miles
    Test number
    690933814357
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail57,038 miles (+3,029)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,038 miles
    Test number
    297014165656
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass54,009 miles (+962)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    54,009 miles
    Test number
    356485450080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass53,047 miles (+1,635)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    53,047 miles
    Test number
    177645475008
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass51,412 miles (+1,682)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    51,412 miles
    Test number
    867220474004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass49,730 miles (+2,185)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    49,730 miles
    Test number
    978914073093
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteMid exhaust outer skin corroded

  21. Pass47,545 miles (+2,441)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    47,545 miles
    Test number
    778563972097
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass45,104 miles (+3,585)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    45,104 miles
    Test number
    786961871038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass41,519 miles (+2,258)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    41,519 miles
    Test number
    473529109202
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass39,261 miles (+1,759)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    39,261 miles
    Test number
    451541318295
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  25. Pass37,502 miles (+1,899)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    37,502 miles
    Test number
    960692117274
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass35,603 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    35,603 miles
    Test number
    262389606242
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T258 LUJ

Does T258 LUJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T258 LUJ is valid until 25 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T258 LUJ?
The MOT on T258 LUJ is valid until 25 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T258 LUJ done?
T258 LUJ was recorded at 75,297 miles at its MOT on 26 Feb 2026, an average of 2,027 miles a year.
Has T258 LUJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T258 LUJ has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on T258 LUJ 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 T258 LUJ find?
T258 LUJ passed its latest MOT on 26 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: headlamp lens slightly defective both; nearside rear inner suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside rear vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill, and 5 more.

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