Ford Focus
Black · Diesel · 2010 · 1,560 cc
T26 RJLMOT history
T26 RJL is a black diesel Ford Focus first used on 8 Feb 2010. Its MOT expired on 16 May 2026 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 137,981 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 May 2026.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 16 May 2026
- Mileage
- 137,981 mi
- At MOT on 9 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 19
- 13 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 6,859 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T26 RJL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Focus
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,560 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2010
- First used
- 8 Feb 2010
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 16 May 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 9 May 2026 (Fail)
Mileage history
T26 RJL was last recorded at 137,981 miles on 9 May 2026, 26,488 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 May 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 8 Jan 2021: 65,597 miles, lower than 180,281 miles on 6 Jan 2020.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 111,493 miles · 15 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 26,488 miles
- Average per year
- 6,859 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 137,981 miles
- 2025 – 111,493 miles
- 2024 – 84,757 miles
- 2023 – 77,586 miles
- 2022 – 70,694 miles
- 2021 – 65,599 miles
- 2020 – 180,281 miles
- 2018 – 166,281 miles
- 2017 – 139,569 miles
- 2016 – 119,189 miles
- 2015 – 88,285 miles
- 2014 – 68,884 miles
- 2013 – 46,884 miles
What the latest MOT found
Fail137,981 miles
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
- MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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 legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2024
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
19 tests since 26 Jan 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail137,981 miles (+26,488)2 dangerous5 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,981 miles
- Test number
- 365687825710
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass111,493 miles (+26,736)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2026
- Odometer
- 111,493 miles
- Test number
- 597519189136
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass84,757 miles (+7,171)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2025
- Odometer
- 84,757 miles
- Test number
- 272967465178
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front fog lamp missing
- AdvisoryCentre exhaust heat shield loose
Pass77,586 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2024
- Odometer
- 77,586 miles
- Test number
- 167972787125
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail77,586 miles (+6,892)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,586 miles
- Test number
- 903896584565
- Repaired at testNearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Pass70,694 miles (+5,095)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 70,694 miles
- Test number
- 968155866408
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,599 miles (+2)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 65,599 miles
- Test number
- 641631557833
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail65,597 miles (-114,684)5 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,597 miles
- Test number
- 648331115387
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass180,281 miles (+14,000)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 180,281 miles
- Test number
- 371870776178
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Pass166,281 miles (+14,540)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 166,281 miles
- Test number
- 913328301495
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass151,741 miles (+103)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 151,741 miles
- Test number
- 990096792500
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)
Fail151,638 miles (+12,069)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 151,638 miles
- Test number
- 922786880871
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)
Pass139,569 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 139,569 miles
- Test number
- 715345023639
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisorySuspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (2.4.G.2)
Fail139,569 miles (+20,380)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,569 miles
- Test number
- 246044197252
- Repaired at testHeadlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisorySuspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (2.4.G.2)
Pass119,189 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 119,189 miles
- Test number
- 451884621043
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail119,189 miles (+30,904)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,189 miles
- Test number
- 701222680581
- FailureNearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Drivers door mirror (6.1.C.1)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Pass88,285 miles (+19,401)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 88,285 miles
- Test number
- 226419615093
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,884 miles (+22,000)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 68,884 miles
- Test number
- 517098414018
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,884 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 46,884 miles
- Test number
- 977196023000
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T26 RJL
- Does T26 RJL currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T26 RJL expired on 16 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T26 RJL?
- The MOT on T26 RJL expired on 16 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T26 RJL done?
- T26 RJL was recorded at 137,981 miles at its MOT on 9 May 2026, an average of 6,859 miles a year.
- Has T26 RJL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T26 RJL has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 9 May 2026.
- Has the mileage on T26 RJL ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 8 Jan 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on T26 RJL find?
- T26 RJL failed its latest MOT on 9 May 2026 with 2 dangerous defects, 5 major defects and 2 advisories: nearside front tyre has ply or cords exposed; rear brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick; nearside headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect, and 6 more.
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