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Ford Focus

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 1,997 cc

T99 JLHMOT history

T99 JLH is a black diesel Ford Focus first used on 15 Jun 2006. Its MOT is valid until 15 Dec 2026 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 135,349 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Dec 2026
Mileage
135,349 mi
At MOT on 8 Dec 2025
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,476 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T99 JLH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
15 Jun 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T99 JLH was last recorded at 135,349 miles on 8 Dec 2025, 2,006 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Dec 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 16 Nov 2022: 127,379 miles, lower than 127,426 miles on 2 Dec 2021.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
133,343 miles · 13 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
2,006 miles
Average per year
5,476 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 135,349 miles
  • 2024 – 133,343 miles
  • 2023 – 130,647 miles
  • 2022 – 127,379 miles
  • 2021 – 127,426 miles
  • 2020 – 122,104 miles
  • 2019 – 117,497 miles
  • 2018 – 114,580 miles
  • 2017 – 109,044 miles
  • 2016 – 103,409 miles
  • 2015 – 97,525 miles
  • 2014 – 93,116 miles
  • 2013 – 86,489 miles
  • 2012 – 79,886 miles
  • 2011 – 70,430 miles
  • 2010 – 58,582 miles
  • 2009 – 45,041 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,349 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All suspension components (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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 Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

26 tests since 11 Jun 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,349 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    135,349 miles
    Test number
    952910879941
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All suspension components (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Fail135,349 miles (+2,006)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,349 miles
    Test number
    232225025393
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All suspension components (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass133,343 miles (+21)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    133,343 miles
    Test number
    368143781913
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail133,322 miles (+2,675)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,322 miles
    Test number
    563583698546
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass130,647 miles (+3,268)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    130,647 miles
    Test number
    618364548458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass127,379 miles (-47)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    127,379 miles
    Test number
    684543814023
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass127,426 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    127,426 miles
    Test number
    436241883405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail124,426 miles (+2,322)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,426 miles
    Test number
    549667997444
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass122,104 miles (+4,607)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    122,104 miles
    Test number
    790311917626
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  10. Pass117,497 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    117,497 miles
    Test number
    515745903630
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  11. Fail117,497 miles (+2,917)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,497 miles
    Test number
    846986895083
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  12. Pass114,580 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    114,580 miles
    Test number
    223102965808
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Fail114,580 miles (+5,536)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,580 miles
    Test number
    147669922903
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Pass109,044 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    109,044 miles
    Test number
    221967972478
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn / lipped (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discoloured / scored / corroded (3.5.1i)

  15. Fail109,044 miles (+5,635)1 failure3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,044 miles
    Test number
    336806466693
    • FailureNearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working 239 bulb fitted (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working 380 bulb fitted (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working 501 bulb fitted (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryAll tyres worn on edge and under inflated
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn / lipped (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discoloured / scored / corroded (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass103,409 miles (+5,884)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    103,409 miles
    Test number
    752233596415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass97,525 miles (+4,409)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    97,525 miles
    Test number
    265414965477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass93,116 miles (+6,627)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    93,116 miles
    Test number
    268957064418
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteExhaust heat shield insucure

  19. Pass86,489 miles (+6,603)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    86,489 miles
    Test number
    675675763187
    • NoteExhaust heat shield above middle section insecure

  20. Pass79,886 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    79,886 miles
    Test number
    755966162197
    • 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)

  21. Fail79,886 miles (+9,456)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,886 miles
    Test number
    216516562141
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass70,430 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    70,430 miles
    Test number
    207724361411
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Fail70,430 miles (+11,848)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,430 miles
    Test number
    869104561192
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass58,582 miles (+13,541)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    58,582 miles
    Test number
    492560260112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass45,041 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    45,041 miles
    Test number
    670183169179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail45,040 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,040 miles
    Test number
    841472469102
    • FailureFront registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T99 JLH

Does T99 JLH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T99 JLH is valid until 15 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T99 JLH?
The MOT on T99 JLH is valid until 15 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T99 JLH done?
T99 JLH was recorded at 135,349 miles at its MOT on 8 Dec 2025, an average of 5,476 miles a year.
Has T99 JLH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T99 JLH has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on T99 JLH ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 16 Nov 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T99 JLH find?
T99 JLH passed its latest MOT on 8 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; rear subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive, and 1 more.

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