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Ford Focus

Gold · Petrol · 1999 · 1,596 cc

T821 SHJMOT history

T821 SHJ is a gold petrol Ford Focus first used on 21 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 18 Aug 2025 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 114,406 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Aug 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 18 Aug 2025
Mileage
114,406 mi
At MOT on 14 Aug 2024
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,278 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T821 SHJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Gold
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
21 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
14 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T821 SHJ was last recorded at 114,406 miles on 14 Aug 2024, 36 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,370 miles · 9 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
36 miles
Average per year
3,278 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 114,406 miles
  • 2023 – 112,262 miles
  • 2022 – 110,257 miles
  • 2021 – 107,220 miles
  • 2020 – 105,905 miles
  • 2019 – 104,413 miles
  • 2018 – 101,890 miles
  • 2017 – 100,406 miles
  • 2016 – 98,893 miles
  • 2015 – 97,350 miles
  • 2014 – 94,991 miles
  • 2013 – 89,257 miles
  • 2012 – 83,366 miles
  • 2011 – 78,493 miles
  • 2010 – 74,759 miles
  • 2009 – 70,012 miles
  • 2008 – 65,995 miles
  • 2007 – 61,084 miles
  • 2006 – 54,356 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,406 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner sill slightly corroded.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2007–2011

  • Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2018

  • Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2018

  • Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2011

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

25 tests since 19 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,406 miles (+36)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    114,406 miles
    Test number
    113199212779
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner sill slightly corroded.

  2. Fail114,370 miles (+2,108)1 dangerous3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,370 miles
    Test number
    552962884029
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner sill slightly corroded.

  3. Pass112,262 miles (+2,005)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    112,262 miles
    Test number
    393702801249
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded Filler pipes
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass110,257 miles (+3,037)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    110,257 miles
    Test number
    487231430169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass107,220 miles (+1,315)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    107,220 miles
    Test number
    241295601916
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass105,905 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    105,905 miles
    Test number
    266503397335
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible joint. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Fail105,905 miles (+1,492)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,905 miles
    Test number
    815021806942
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible joint. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass104,413 miles (+2,523)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    104,413 miles
    Test number
    468051719924
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass101,890 miles (+1,484)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    101,890 miles
    Test number
    978952364669
    • AdvisoryFuel filler pipes corroded.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  10. Pass100,406 miles (+1,513)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    100,406 miles
    Test number
    273354148180
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded filler pipe.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  11. Pass98,893 miles (+1,543)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    98,893 miles
    Test number
    118207812839
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFuel tank filler pipes corroding

  12. Pass97,350 miles (+2,359)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    97,350 miles
    Test number
    147348795406
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteExhaust baffles rattle.
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded

  13. Pass94,991 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    94,991 miles
    Test number
    898026584022
    • NoteFuel filler pipes corroded.

  14. Fail94,991 miles (+5,734)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,991 miles
    Test number
    249356484087
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • NoteFuel filler pipes corroded.

  15. Pass89,257 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    89,257 miles
    Test number
    999558993068
    • NoteRear exhaust slightly corroded.

  16. Fail89,257 miles (+5,891)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,257 miles
    Test number
    188628993480
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteRear exhaust slightly corroded.

  17. Pass83,366 miles (+4,873)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    83,366 miles
    Test number
    678084792078
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  18. Pass78,493 miles (+87)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    78,493 miles
    Test number
    868345801162
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  19. Fail78,406 miles (+3,647)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,406 miles
    Test number
    736302301135
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  20. Pass74,759 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    74,759 miles
    Test number
    533004900143
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  21. Fail74,759 miles (+4,747)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,759 miles
    Test number
    543582500187
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  22. Pass70,012 miles (+4,017)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    70,012 miles
    Test number
    804238999068
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass65,995 miles (+4,911)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    65,995 miles
    Test number
    681481608123
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  24. Pass61,084 miles (+6,728)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    61,084 miles
    Test number
    461882707199
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  25. Pass54,356 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    54,356 miles
    Test number
    762949606182
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Questions about T821 SHJ

Does T821 SHJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T821 SHJ expired on 18 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T821 SHJ?
The MOT on T821 SHJ expired on 18 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T821 SHJ done?
T821 SHJ was recorded at 114,406 miles at its MOT on 14 Aug 2024, an average of 3,278 miles a year.
Has T821 SHJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T821 SHJ has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on T821 SHJ 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 T821 SHJ find?
T821 SHJ passed its latest MOT on 14 Aug 2024 with 3 advisories: nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside rear coil spring corroded; offside rear inner sill slightly corroded..

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