Ford Focus
Turquoise · Petrol · 1999 · 1,596 cc
T779 BJWMOT history
T779 BJW is a turquoise petrol Ford Focus first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 28 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 75,754 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 28 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 75,754 mi
- At MOT on 29 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 24
- 20 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 2,694 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T779 BJW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Focus
- Colour
- Turquoise
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,596 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 31 Dec 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 28 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 29 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T779 BJW was last recorded at 75,754 miles on 29 Dec 2025, 4,892 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Dec 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 70,862 miles · 21 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 4,892 miles
- Average per year
- 2,694 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 75,754 miles
- 2024 – 70,862 miles
- 2023 – 63,452 miles
- 2022 – 56,674 miles
- 2021 – 48,642 miles
- 2020 – 42,823 miles
- 2019 – 37,223 miles
- 2018 – 36,347 miles
- 2017 – 35,313 miles
- 2016 – 34,394 miles
- 2015 – 33,165 miles
- 2014 – 31,378 miles
- 2013 – 30,674 miles
- 2012 – 30,120 miles
- 2011 – 29,497 miles
- 2010 – 28,847 miles
- 2009 – 27,587 miles
- 2008 – 26,405 miles
- 2007 – 24,615 miles
- 2006 – 22,510 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass75,754 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Sill Corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Sill Corroded
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Axle deformed but serviceable Corroded (5.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Sides (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at rear
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2018
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021
Full MOT history
24 tests since 25 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass75,754 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 75,754 miles
- Test number
- 713572596937
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Sill Corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Sill Corroded
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Axle deformed but serviceable Corroded (5.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Sides (1.1.11 (c))
Fail75,754 miles (+4,892)1 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,754 miles
- Test number
- 514864637536
- Repaired at testExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Sill Corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Sill Corroded
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Axle deformed but serviceable Corroded (5.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Sides (1.1.11 (c))
Pass70,862 miles (+7,410)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 70,862 miles
- Test number
- 502361157466
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded ALL FOUR (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Sides (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass63,452 miles (+6,778)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 63,452 miles
- Test number
- 963109191753
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Sides (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder-Body Surface Rust
Pass56,674 miles (+8,032)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 56,674 miles
- Test number
- 465386113591
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder body has slight surface rust
Pass48,642 miles (+5,819)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 48,642 miles
- Test number
- 651691470467
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Pass42,823 miles (+1)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 42,823 miles
- Test number
- 206946950061
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail42,822 miles (+5,599)1 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,822 miles
- Test number
- 981291823928
- MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill and arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass37,223 miles (+876)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 37,223 miles
- Test number
- 305183087351
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass36,347 miles (+1,034)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 36,347 miles
- Test number
- 218209185794
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass35,313 miles (+919)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 35,313 miles
- Test number
- 676918530412
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,394 miles (+1,229)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 34,394 miles
- Test number
- 606187621342
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,165 miles (+1,787)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 33,165 miles
- Test number
- 398972085027
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteRear exhaust silencer heavily corroded
Pass31,378 miles (+704)2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 31,378 miles
- Test number
- 818957894083
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
- NoteNearside front wheel trim missing
- NoteRear exhaust silencer corroded
Pass30,674 miles (+554)1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 30,674 miles
- Test number
- 498603093082
- AdvisoryFront Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
- NoteDrivers door mirror damaged
- NoteExhaust system corroded
Pass30,120 miles1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 30,120 miles
- Test number
- 699044292036
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
- NoteDrivers door mirror casing damaged
Fail30,120 miles (+623)1 failure2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 30,120 miles
- Test number
- 175194892048
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
- NoteDrivers door mirror casing damaged
Pass29,497 miles (+650)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 29,497 miles
- Test number
- 366154901199
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,847 miles (+1,260)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 28,847 miles
- Test number
- 124415780035
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Pass27,587 miles (+1,182)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 27,587 miles
- Test number
- 160539399432
- 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)
Pass26,405 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 26,405 miles
- Test number
- 221331708481
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail26,405 miles (+1,790)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 26,405 miles
- Test number
- 674161408177
- Repaired at testNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Pass24,615 miles (+2,105)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 24,615 miles
- Test number
- 132713307153
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,510 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 22,510 miles
- Test number
- 214194386013
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T779 BJW
- Does T779 BJW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T779 BJW is valid until 28 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on T779 BJW?
- The MOT on T779 BJW is valid until 28 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T779 BJW done?
- T779 BJW was recorded at 75,754 miles at its MOT on 29 Dec 2025, an average of 2,694 miles a year.
- Has T779 BJW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T779 BJW has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Dec 2025.
- Has the mileage on T779 BJW 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 T779 BJW find?
- T779 BJW passed its latest MOT on 29 Dec 2025 with 5 advisories: nearside rear sill corroded; offside rear sill corroded; rear anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened, and 2 more.
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