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Ford Focus

Gold · Petrol · 1999 · 1,989 cc

T824 LJNMOT history

T824 LJN is a gold petrol Ford Focus first used on 9 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 8 Dec 2026 and it has passed 21 of 33 MOT tests, with 135,276 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Dec 2026
Mileage
135,276 mi
At MOT on 6 Dec 2025
MOT tests
33
21 passed · 12 failed
Per year
4,248 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T824 LJN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Gold
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,989 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
9 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T824 LJN was last recorded at 135,276 miles on 6 Dec 2025, 20 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,256 miles · 4 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
20 miles
Average per year
4,248 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 135,276 miles
  • 2024 – 133,397 miles
  • 2023 – 131,189 miles
  • 2022 – 126,892 miles
  • 2021 – 123,323 miles
  • 2020 – 120,061 miles
  • 2019 – 116,992 miles
  • 2018 – 112,068 miles
  • 2017 – 108,401 miles
  • 2016 – 104,564 miles
  • 2015 – 101,066 miles
  • 2014 – 95,877 miles
  • 2013 – 91,176 miles
  • 2012 – 87,402 miles
  • 2011 – 83,488 miles
  • 2010 – 79,345 miles
  • 2009 – 75,122 miles
  • 2008 – 67,965 miles
  • 2007 – 61,921 miles
  • 2006 – 55,625 miles
  • 2005 – 50,312 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,276 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn on inner edgeRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • High level stop light not working

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside front headlight aim just visible

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

33 tests since 5 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,276 miles (+20)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    135,276 miles
    Test number
    742507344530
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn on inner edge

  2. Fail135,256 miles (+1,859)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,256 miles
    Test number
    376247368617
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn on inner edge

  3. Pass133,397 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    133,397 miles
    Test number
    427351704526
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside front headlight aim just visible

  4. Fail133,392 miles (+2,203)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,392 miles
    Test number
    402385123903
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength end of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside front headlight aim just visible

  5. Pass131,189 miles (+9)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    131,189 miles
    Test number
    549358040954
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

  6. Fail131,180 miles (+4,288)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,180 miles
    Test number
    428438273672
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

  7. Pass126,892 miles (+3,569)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    126,892 miles
    Test number
    333653617232
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in zone a (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAux belt damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion near rear jacking points.

  8. Pass123,323 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    123,323 miles
    Test number
    598375857533
    • AdvisoryAlternator drive belt deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Deteriorated on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail123,323 miles (+3,262)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,323 miles
    Test number
    265360081636
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryAlternator drive belt deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Deteriorated on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass120,061 miles (+3,069)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    120,061 miles
    Test number
    208860194503
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking around outer edges of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass116,992 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    116,992 miles
    Test number
    149746178830
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened Outer end damaged (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail116,992 miles (+4,924)2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,992 miles
    Test number
    222684418995
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened Outer end damaged (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass112,068 miles (+3,667)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    112,068 miles
    Test number
    456096448729
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass108,401 miles (+28)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    108,401 miles
    Test number
    815890960905
    • AdvisoryHigh level stop light not working
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened Drivers (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  15. Fail108,373 miles (+3,809)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,373 miles
    Test number
    330870672912
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryHigh level stop light not working
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened Drivers (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  16. Pass104,564 miles (+27)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    104,564 miles
    Test number
    217061850794
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx. 3/4 worn (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryHigh level stop light not working
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side front (3.5.1i)

  17. Fail104,537 miles (+3,471)1 failure1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,537 miles
    Test number
    732415727167
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall damaged (4.1.D.1a)
    • Repaired at testAll position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Position lamps coming on with stop lights (1.1.A.3f)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx. 3/4 worn (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryHigh level stop light not working
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side front (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass101,066 miles (+76)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    101,066 miles
    Test number
    382977416216
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Fail100,990 miles (+5,113)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,990 miles
    Test number
    711851580040
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded Rear section of nearside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded Rear section of offside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass95,877 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    95,877 miles
    Test number
    266718524388
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNearside door mirror glass damaged.

  21. Fail95,877 miles (+4,701)2 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,877 miles
    Test number
    806318124357
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNearside door mirror glass damaged.

  22. Pass91,176 miles (+3,774)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    91,176 miles
    Test number
    478235623462
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth side headlamp lenses starting to deteriorate.
    • NoteNearside door mirror glass slightly damaged.

  23. Pass87,402 miles (+3,914)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    87,402 miles
    Test number
    128959632386
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBoth side headlamp lenses starting to detetriorate.
    • NoteNearside door mirror glass cracked.

  24. Pass83,488 miles (+51)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    83,488 miles
    Test number
    776716931308
    • NoteBoth headlamp lenses starting to deteriorate.

  25. Fail83,437 miles (+4,092)1 failure3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,437 miles
    Test number
    775929221305
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth headlamp lenses starting to deteriorate.
    • NoteNearside rear brake disc pitted/corroded, approx 2/3000 miles remaining on rear brake pads.

  26. Pass79,345 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    79,345 miles
    Test number
    420666130352
    • NoteBoth headlamp lenses starting to deteriorate.
    • NoteFront discs worn.

  27. Fail79,345 miles (+4,223)1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,345 miles
    Test number
    492596530481
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteBoth headlamp lenses starting to deteriorate.
    • NoteFront discs worn.

  28. Pass75,122 miles (+7,157)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    75,122 miles
    Test number
    474756039328
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • NoteNearside door mirror glass cracked.

  29. Pass67,965 miles (+32)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    67,965 miles
    Test number
    313289238364
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  30. Fail67,933 miles (+6,012)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,933 miles
    Test number
    433936838328
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  31. Pass61,921 miles (+6,296)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    61,921 miles
    Test number
    544582437378
    • NoteHeavey corrosion in exhaust system

  32. Pass55,625 miles (+5,313)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    55,625 miles
    Test number
    863728916329
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  33. Pass50,312 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    50,312 miles
    Test number
    140119335359
    • NoteNsr tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Questions about T824 LJN

Does T824 LJN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T824 LJN is valid until 8 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T824 LJN?
The MOT on T824 LJN is valid until 8 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T824 LJN done?
T824 LJN was recorded at 135,276 miles at its MOT on 6 Dec 2025, an average of 4,248 miles a year.
Has T824 LJN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T824 LJN has failed 12 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on T824 LJN 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 T824 LJN find?
T824 LJN passed its latest MOT on 6 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

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