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Ford Focus

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,988 cc

T852 JLCMOT history

T852 JLC is a silver petrol Ford Focus first used on 29 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 4 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 127,420 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 May 2027
Mileage
127,420 mi
At MOT on 5 May 2026
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,012 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T852 JLC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,988 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
29 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 May 2027
Latest MOT test
5 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T852 JLC was last recorded at 127,420 miles on 5 May 2026, 45 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,375 miles · 28 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
45 miles
Average per year
4,012 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 127,420 miles
  • 2025 – 122,888 miles
  • 2024 – 118,207 miles
  • 2023 – 115,716 miles
  • 2022 – 113,030 miles
  • 2021 – 110,529 miles
  • 2020 – 108,725 miles
  • 2019 – 105,074 miles
  • 2018 – 100,829 miles
  • 2017 – 98,578 miles
  • 2016 – 96,037 miles
  • 2015 – 93,609 miles
  • 2014 – 91,235 miles
  • 2013 – 87,177 miles
  • 2012 – 85,122 miles
  • 2011 – 83,802 miles
  • 2010 – 82,425 miles
  • 2009 – 76,135 miles
  • 2008 – 66,220 miles
  • 2007 – 54,067 miles
  • 2006 – 46,562 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,420 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryN/s/r antiroll bar link rod holes have been worn a little oval close to limitRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNoise from front when moving off unable to I.D under mot conditions. Also has a broken heat shield @ front which may be the cause advise investigatingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryO/s/f fog light inoperative also looseRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryO/s/f service brake a little slower to applyRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

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

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at rear

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

31 tests since 10 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,420 miles (+45)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2027
    Odometer
    127,420 miles
    Test number
    555157608817
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s/r antiroll bar link rod holes have been worn a little oval close to limit
    • AdvisoryNoise from front when moving off unable to I.D under mot conditions. Also has a broken heat shield @ front which may be the cause advise investigating
    • AdvisoryO/s/f fog light inoperative also loose
    • AdvisoryO/s/f service brake a little slower to apply

  2. Fail127,375 miles (+4,487)1 dangerous5 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,375 miles
    Test number
    651890830796
    • DangerousNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached trailing arm bush has fallen out (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sills and inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s/r antiroll bar link rod holes have been worn a little oval close to limit
    • AdvisoryNoise from front when moving off unable to I.D under mot conditions. Also has a broken heat shield @ front which may be the cause advise investigating
    • AdvisoryO/s/f fog light inoperative also loose
    • AdvisoryO/s/f service brake a little slower to apply

  3. Pass122,888 miles (+4,681)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2026
    Odometer
    122,888 miles
    Test number
    226351254783
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Various leaks lambda readings only just met requirements (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass118,207 miles (+2,491)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2025
    Odometer
    118,207 miles
    Test number
    650780685966
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass115,716 miles (+146)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2024
    Odometer
    115,716 miles
    Test number
    963331791417
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail115,570 miles (+2,540)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,570 miles
    Test number
    441127214022
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass113,030 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2023
    Odometer
    113,030 miles
    Test number
    694169359019
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear handbrake low effort
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail113,026 miles (+2,497)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,026 miles
    Test number
    586744817301
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear handbrake low effort
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass110,529 miles (+3)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2022
    Odometer
    110,529 miles
    Test number
    868568995073
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear hand brake performance low
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm forward bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Fail110,526 miles (+1,801)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,526 miles
    Test number
    139411009699
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear hand brake performance low
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm forward bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass108,725 miles (+3,651)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2021
    Odometer
    108,725 miles
    Test number
    151609530073
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass105,074 miles (+4,245)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    105,074 miles
    Test number
    518065847134
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  13. Pass100,829 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2019
    Odometer
    100,829 miles
    Test number
    511932121195
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak from header tank
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Fail100,829 miles (+2,251)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,829 miles
    Test number
    239909773289
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak from header tank
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Pass98,578 miles (+2,541)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2018
    Odometer
    98,578 miles
    Test number
    997941753787

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass96,037 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2017
    Odometer
    96,037 miles
    Test number
    362015063635

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail96,037 miles (+2,428)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,037 miles
    Test number
    739252832177
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

  18. Fail93,609 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,609 miles
    Test number
    107140725168
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteO/s rear hub bearing slightly noisy.

  19. Pass93,609 miles (+2,374)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2016
    Odometer
    93,609 miles
    Test number
    795470025124
    • NoteO/s rear hub bearing slightly noisy.

  20. Fail91,235 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,235 miles
    Test number
    515802924169
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  21. Pass91,235 miles (+4,058)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2015
    Odometer
    91,235 miles
    Test number
    906502824125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail87,177 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,177 miles
    Test number
    429926713142
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  23. Pass87,177 miles (+2,055)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2014
    Odometer
    87,177 miles
    Test number
    658856013134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass85,122 miles (+1,320)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2013
    Odometer
    85,122 miles
    Test number
    275102522109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass83,802 miles (+1,377)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2012
    Odometer
    83,802 miles
    Test number
    878765121140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass82,425 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    82,425 miles
    Test number
    242071370057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail82,425 miles (+6,290)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,425 miles
    Test number
    914091670030
    • Repaired at testOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  28. Pass76,135 miles (+9,915)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    76,135 miles
    Test number
    953190979011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass66,220 miles (+12,153)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    66,220 miles
    Test number
    872031878017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass54,067 miles (+7,505)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    54,067 miles
    Test number
    170728767432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass46,562 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    46,562 miles
    Test number
    280529466084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T852 JLC

Does T852 JLC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T852 JLC is valid until 4 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T852 JLC?
The MOT on T852 JLC is valid until 4 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T852 JLC done?
T852 JLC was recorded at 127,420 miles at its MOT on 5 May 2026, an average of 4,012 miles a year.
Has T852 JLC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T852 JLC has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on T852 JLC 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 T852 JLC find?
T852 JLC passed its latest MOT on 5 May 2026 with 7 advisories: brake pedal wearing smooth; nearside front road wheel slightly distorted inner rim; oil leak, but not excessive, and 4 more.

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