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Ford Focus

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,596 cc

T329 BHJMOT history

T329 BHJ is a red petrol Ford Focus first used on 29 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 9 Feb 2025 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 123,900 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jan 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 9 Feb 2025
Mileage
123,900 mi
At MOT on 28 Jan 2025
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,197 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T329 BHJ
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
29 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
28 Jan 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

T329 BHJ was last recorded at 123,900 miles on 28 Jan 2025, 6,367 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,533 miles · 31 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
6,367 miles
Average per year
3,197 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 123,900 miles
  • 2024 – 117,533 miles
  • 2023 – 108,635 miles
  • 2022 – 100,950 miles
  • 2021 – 100,388 miles
  • 2020 – 99,814 miles
  • 2019 – 98,603 miles
  • 2018 – 97,245 miles
  • 2017 – 95,446 miles
  • 2016 – 93,629 miles
  • 2015 – 91,335 miles
  • 2014 – 88,892 miles
  • 2013 – 86,255 miles
  • 2012 – 83,364 miles
  • 2011 – 81,076 miles
  • 2010 – 78,178 miles
  • 2009 – 75,026 miles
  • 2008 – 72,264 miles
  • 2007 – 67,707 miles
  • 2006 – 64,463 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail123,900 miles
  • MajorEmissions unable to be completed engine miss fire (8.2.1.2 (d))
  • MajorOffside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))
  • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

What MOT failures 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 Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Outer sill covers fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail123,900 miles (+6,367)3 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,900 miles
    Test number
    503807480971
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed engine miss fire (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass117,533 miles (+8,898)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    117,533 miles
    Test number
    834719732619
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass108,635 miles (+85)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    108,635 miles
    Test number
    715589707021
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOuter sill covers fitted

  4. Fail108,550 miles (+7,600)1 dangerous2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,550 miles
    Test number
    199860419357
    • DangerousNearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged deteriorated (5.2.3 (j))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOuter sill covers fitted

  5. Pass100,950 miles (+562)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    100,950 miles
    Test number
    921746897221
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass100,388 miles (+574)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    100,388 miles
    Test number
    907004501211
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass99,814 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    99,814 miles
    Test number
    734705274229
    • 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))

  8. Fail99,814 miles (+1,211)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,814 miles
    Test number
    545434123375
    • MajorExhaust system insecure front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • 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))

  9. Pass98,603 miles (+1,358)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    98,603 miles
    Test number
    912038492226
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi joint worn
    • 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))

  10. Pass97,245 miles (+1,799)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    97,245 miles
    Test number
    251204284143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass95,446 miles (+1,817)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    95,446 miles
    Test number
    348856029052
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass93,629 miles (+2,294)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    93,629 miles
    Test number
    345742318353
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

  13. Pass91,335 miles (+2,443)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    91,335 miles
    Test number
    187862425058
    • NoteExhaust rear box corroded

  14. Pass88,892 miles (+2,637)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    88,892 miles
    Test number
    317147914023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass86,255 miles (+2,891)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    86,255 miles
    Test number
    938376733009
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass83,364 miles (+2,288)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    83,364 miles
    Test number
    207410822080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass81,076 miles (+2,898)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    81,076 miles
    Test number
    235932831082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass78,178 miles (+3,152)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    78,178 miles
    Test number
    831916930000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass75,026 miles (+2,762)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    75,026 miles
    Test number
    451034239083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass72,264 miles (+4,557)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    72,264 miles
    Test number
    221707118005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass67,707 miles (+3,244)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    67,707 miles
    Test number
    182899437070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass64,463 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    64,463 miles
    Test number
    393597476160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T329 BHJ

Does T329 BHJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T329 BHJ expired on 9 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T329 BHJ?
The MOT on T329 BHJ expired on 9 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T329 BHJ done?
T329 BHJ was recorded at 123,900 miles at its MOT on 28 Jan 2025, an average of 3,197 miles a year.
Has T329 BHJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T329 BHJ has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on T329 BHJ 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 T329 BHJ find?
T329 BHJ failed its latest MOT on 28 Jan 2025 with 3 major defects, 2 minor defects and 7 advisories: emissions unable to be completed engine miss fire; offside front seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm; offside rear fog lamp not working, and 9 more.

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