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Ford Focus

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 2,521 cc

T26 JOSMOT history

T26 JOS is a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 16 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 28 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 85,151 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Apr 2027
Mileage
85,151 mi
At MOT on 22 Apr 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,048 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T26 JOS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,521 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
16 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T26 JOS was last recorded at 85,151 miles on 22 Apr 2026, 536 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,615 miles · 17 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
536 miles
Average per year
4,048 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 85,151 miles
  • 2025 – 84,615 miles
  • 2024 – 84,022 miles
  • 2023 – 83,063 miles
  • 2022 – 81,489 miles
  • 2021 – 80,111 miles
  • 2020 – 78,699 miles
  • 2019 – 75,502 miles
  • 2018 – 68,282 miles
  • 2017 – 59,045 miles
  • 2016 – 52,258 miles
  • 2015 – 43,332 miles
  • 2014 – 38,695 miles
  • 2013 – 34,202 miles
  • 2012 – 30,015 miles
  • 2011 – 23,811 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,151 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted

    Minor4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2016

Full MOT history

21 tests since 25 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,151 miles (+536)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    85,151 miles
    Test number
    992556461326
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass84,615 miles (+593)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    84,615 miles
    Test number
    355947380688
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass84,022 miles (+8)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    84,022 miles
    Test number
    345385164632
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Fail84,014 miles (+951)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,014 miles
    Test number
    581498059687
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass83,063 miles (+1,574)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    83,063 miles
    Test number
    247694097994
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass81,489 miles (+1,378)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    81,489 miles
    Test number
    983122758072
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  7. Pass80,111 miles (+1,412)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    80,111 miles
    Test number
    259258969274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass78,699 miles (+3,197)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    78,699 miles
    Test number
    617596302308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass75,502 miles (+7,220)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    75,502 miles
    Test number
    330526987364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass68,282 miles (+9,237)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    68,282 miles
    Test number
    601723407013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass59,045 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    59,045 miles
    Test number
    960982062169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail59,043 miles (+6,785)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,043 miles
    Test number
    817207040663
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner rear (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner rear (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
  13. Pass52,258 miles (+52)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    52,258 miles
    Test number
    625076713546
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Fail52,206 miles (+8,874)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,206 miles
    Test number
    788145803040
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Fail43,332 miles (+629)2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,332 miles
    Test number
    239722235447
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteN/s o/s front brake discs inner face starting to rust
    • NoteN/s o/s rear registration plate lights low light output but illuminating registration plate at time of test
    • NoteRear exhaust heatsheild mount not connected
  16. Pass42,703 miles (+4,008)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    42,703 miles
    Test number
    397125075025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass38,695 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    38,695 miles
    Test number
    748609264048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail38,695 miles (+4,493)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,695 miles
    Test number
    838959464013
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre wearing unevenly
  19. Pass34,202 miles (+4,187)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    34,202 miles
    Test number
    498137073071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass30,015 miles (+6,204)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    30,015 miles
    Test number
    909740782037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass23,811 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    23,811 miles
    Test number
    298376451085
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T26 JOS

Does T26 JOS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T26 JOS is valid until 28 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T26 JOS?
The MOT on T26 JOS is valid until 28 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T26 JOS done?
T26 JOS was recorded at 85,151 miles at its MOT on 22 Apr 2026, an average of 4,048 miles a year.
Has T26 JOS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T26 JOS has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on T26 JOS 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 T26 JOS find?
T26 JOS passed its latest MOT on 22 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: front oil leak, but not excessive.

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