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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T848 SJEMOT history

T848 SJE is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 23 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 22 Mar 2027 and it has passed 22 of 32 MOT tests, with 150,266 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Mar 2027
Mileage
150,266 mi
At MOT on 23 Mar 2026
MOT tests
32
22 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,024 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T848 SJE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
23 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T848 SJE was last recorded at 150,266 miles on 23 Mar 2026, 43 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
150,223 miles · 9 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
43 miles
Average per year
4,024 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 150,266 miles
  • 2025 – 150,223 miles
  • 2024 – 149,954 miles
  • 2023 – 148,709 miles
  • 2022 – 148,481 miles
  • 2021 – 147,909 miles
  • 2020 – 147,146 miles
  • 2019 – 146,516 miles
  • 2018 – 146,053 miles
  • 2017 – 145,598 miles
  • 2016 – 142,543 miles
  • 2015 – 139,020 miles
  • 2014 – 135,013 miles
  • 2013 – 131,596 miles
  • 2012 – 129,630 miles
  • 2011 – 122,235 miles
  • 2010 – 120,520 miles
  • 2009 – 117,722 miles
  • 2008 – 113,874 miles
  • 2007 – 102,426 miles
  • 2006 – 85,499 miles
  • 2005 – 68,105 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass150,266 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2009–2013

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2013

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front fog light not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

32 tests since 21 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass150,266 miles (+43)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    150,266 miles
    Test number
    636220891610

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail150,223 miles (+269)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,223 miles
    Test number
    261239737583
    • MajorNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass149,954 miles (+2)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    149,954 miles
    Test number
    844586993185
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog light not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield insecure
    • AdvisoryFuel tank straps corroded
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe corroded

  4. Fail149,952 miles (+1,243)1 dangerous1 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,952 miles
    Test number
    411011571272
    • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog light not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield insecure
    • AdvisoryFuel tank straps corroded
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe corroded

  5. Pass148,709 miles (+228)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    148,709 miles
    Test number
    913434631912
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded fuel pipes from fuel filler cap to fuel tank corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill is corroded nsf corner (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill is corroded osf corner (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield loose but not likely to become detached (located above rear silencer)

  6. Pass148,481 miles (+572)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    148,481 miles
    Test number
    326841915845
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield loose

  7. Pass147,909 miles (+763)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    147,909 miles
    Test number
    453554398165
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield loose

  8. Pass147,146 miles (+630)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    147,146 miles
    Test number
    603605279149
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  9. Pass146,516 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    146,516 miles
    Test number
    871461130429
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail146,516 miles (+463)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,516 miles
    Test number
    532638702974
    • Repaired at testBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass146,053 miles (+455)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    146,053 miles
    Test number
    935984044189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass145,598 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    145,598 miles
    Test number
    638279505243
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Fail145,597 miles (+3,054)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,597 miles
    Test number
    286326116036
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass142,543 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    142,543 miles
    Test number
    694734493609
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  15. Fail142,543 miles (+3,523)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,543 miles
    Test number
    728345631560
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  16. Pass139,020 miles (+4,007)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    139,020 miles
    Test number
    333056071961
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (inner faces) (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass135,013 miles (+3,417)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    135,013 miles
    Test number
    557708504346
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  18. Pass131,596 miles (+1,966)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    131,596 miles
    Test number
    388775483401
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNearside headlamp patten poor

  19. Pass129,630 miles (+7,395)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    129,630 miles
    Test number
    418800812459
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  20. Pass122,235 miles2 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    122,235 miles
    Test number
    247557371236
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres stepped
    • NoteExhaust mounting front deteriated
    • NoteHand brake outer cables coroding
    • NoteN/s/f bottom ball joint dust cover split
    • NoteN/s/f brake disc poor condition
    • NoteO/s/f brake disc pitted outer edge

  21. Fail122,235 miles (+1,715)3 failures4 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,235 miles
    Test number
    585916671288
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres stepped
    • NoteExhaust mounting front deteriated
    • NoteHand brake outer cables coroding
    • NoteN/s/f bottom ball joint dust cover split
    • NoteN/s/f brake disc poor condition
    • NoteO/s/f brake disc pitted outer edge

  22. Pass120,520 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    120,520 miles
    Test number
    952045780259
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Fail120,520 miles (+2,798)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,520 miles
    Test number
    803174780279
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  24. Pass117,722 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    117,722 miles
    Test number
    572148889266
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  25. Fail117,722 miles (+3,848)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,722 miles
    Test number
    424018889228
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  26. Pass113,874 miles (+11,448)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    113,874 miles
    Test number
    762719688279
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  27. Pass102,426 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    102,426 miles
    Test number
    963113107399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail102,426 miles (+16,927)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,426 miles
    Test number
    771622107322
    • FailureHeadlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

  29. Pass85,499 miles (+17,394)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    85,499 miles
    Test number
    294086306390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass68,105 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    68,105 miles
    Test number
    900604895243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass68,105 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    68,105 miles
    Test number
    431654895201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail68,105 miles2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,105 miles
    Test number
    480154295224
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T848 SJE

Does T848 SJE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T848 SJE is valid until 22 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T848 SJE?
The MOT on T848 SJE is valid until 22 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T848 SJE done?
T848 SJE was recorded at 150,266 miles at its MOT on 23 Mar 2026, an average of 4,024 miles a year.
Has T848 SJE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T848 SJE has failed 10 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on T848 SJE 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 T848 SJE find?
T848 SJE passed its latest MOT on 23 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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