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Ford Focus

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,989 cc

T728 JLCMOT history

T728 JLC is a silver petrol Ford Focus first used on 31 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 6 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 98,921 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Feb 2027
Mileage
98,921 mi
At MOT on 5 Feb 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,896 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T728 JLC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,989 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T728 JLC was last recorded at 98,921 miles on 5 Feb 2026, 11,469 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jan 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 4 Oct 2022: 63,763 miles, lower than 63,768 miles on 3 Oct 2022.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
87,452 miles · 22 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
11,469 miles
Average per year
3,896 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 98,921 miles
  • 2025 – 87,452 miles
  • 2024 – 76,834 miles
  • 2022 – 63,763 miles
  • 2021 – 53,566 miles
  • 2020 – 47,708 miles
  • 2019 – 46,802 miles
  • 2018 – 45,445 miles
  • 2017 – 45,128 miles
  • 2016 – 44,397 miles
  • 2015 – 43,372 miles
  • 2014 – 42,160 miles
  • 2013 – 39,619 miles
  • 2012 – 36,835 miles
  • 2011 – 34,519 miles
  • 2010 – 31,570 miles
  • 2009 – 28,692 miles
  • 2008 – 25,763 miles
  • 2007 – 23,554 miles
  • 2006 – 21,546 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,921 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

28 tests since 29 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,921 miles (+11,469)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    98,921 miles
    Test number
    115316132298
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass87,452 miles (+10,618)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    87,452 miles
    Test number
    173569246232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass76,834 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    76,834 miles
    Test number
    151817568444
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail76,834 miles (+13,071)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,834 miles
    Test number
    997759129488
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass63,763 miles (-5)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    63,763 miles
    Test number
    745846027528
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  6. Fail63,768 miles (+10,202)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,768 miles
    Test number
    553686228434
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  7. Pass53,566 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    53,566 miles
    Test number
    159311076450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail53,563 miles (+5,855)7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,563 miles
    Test number
    835342387289
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass47,708 miles (+906)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    47,708 miles
    Test number
    205254186867

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass46,802 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    46,802 miles
    Test number
    428820059332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail46,802 miles (+1,357)8 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,802 miles
    Test number
    879846230395
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Fog light not working

  12. Pass45,445 miles (+317)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    45,445 miles
    Test number
    216622337318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass45,128 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    45,128 miles
    Test number
    651467580279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail45,128 miles (+731)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,128 miles
    Test number
    817166748408
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

  15. Pass44,397 miles (+1,025)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    44,397 miles
    Test number
    193206721007
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  16. Pass43,372 miles (+1,212)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    43,372 miles
    Test number
    495366175037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass42,160 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    42,160 miles
    Test number
    156083484085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail42,140 miles (+2,521)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,140 miles
    Test number
    306323184044
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  19. Pass39,619 miles (+2,784)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    39,619 miles
    Test number
    998794973018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass36,835 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    36,835 miles
    Test number
    469221782030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail36,832 miles (+2,313)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,832 miles
    Test number
    987041382017
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  22. Pass34,519 miles (+2,949)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    34,519 miles
    Test number
    956920781036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass31,570 miles (+2,878)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    31,570 miles
    Test number
    693064060057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass28,692 miles (+2,929)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    28,692 miles
    Test number
    892053089064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass25,763 miles (+2,209)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    25,763 miles
    Test number
    563786888016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass23,554 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    23,554 miles
    Test number
    173328077457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail23,554 miles (+2,008)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,554 miles
    Test number
    730588077090
    • FailureNearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak

  28. Pass21,546 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    21,546 miles
    Test number
    712418986080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T728 JLC

Does T728 JLC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T728 JLC is valid until 6 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T728 JLC?
The MOT on T728 JLC is valid until 6 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T728 JLC done?
T728 JLC was recorded at 98,921 miles at its MOT on 5 Feb 2026, an average of 3,896 miles a year.
Has T728 JLC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T728 JLC has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on T728 JLC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 4 Oct 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T728 JLC find?
T728 JLC passed its latest MOT on 5 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside rear anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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