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Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,988 cc

TJV 788MOT history

TJV 788 is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 31 Mar 2004. Its MOT is valid until 9 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 78,375 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Dec 2026
Mileage
78,375 mi
At MOT on 2 Dec 2025
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,686 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
TJV 788
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,988 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
31 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

TJV 788 was last recorded at 78,375 miles on 2 Dec 2025, 427 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,948 miles · 2 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
427 miles
Average per year
1,686 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 78,375 miles
  • 2024 – 77,948 miles
  • 2023 – 77,589 miles
  • 2022 – 77,134 miles
  • 2021 – 76,798 miles
  • 2020 – 75,779 miles
  • 2019 – 73,226 miles
  • 2018 – 71,596 miles
  • 2017 – 69,023 miles
  • 2016 – 66,840 miles
  • 2015 – 63,263 miles
  • 2014 – 61,195 miles
  • 2013 – 59,281 miles
  • 2012 – 58,573 miles
  • 2011 – 57,568 miles
  • 2010 – 56,903 miles
  • 2009 – 56,340 miles
  • 2008 – 55,729 miles
  • 2007 – 46,906 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,375 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 discs heavily worn scored and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryCoolant leak
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deeply cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deeply cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryVehicle heavily corroded on the underside including many brake and suspension components

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2010

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Corrosion throughout the underside of the vehicle including some brake and suspension components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

28 tests since 4 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,375 miles (+427)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    78,375 miles
    Test number
    251832774898
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 discs heavily worn scored and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deeply cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deeply cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle heavily corroded on the underside including many brake and suspension components

  2. Pass77,948 miles (+359)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    77,948 miles
    Test number
    671405183762
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion throughout the underside including some brake and suspension components

  3. Pass77,589 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    77,589 miles
    Test number
    236749820050
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion throughout the underside of the vehicle including some brake and suspension components

  4. Fail77,589 miles (+455)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,589 miles
    Test number
    169493051303
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion throughout the underside of the vehicle including some brake and suspension components

  5. Pass77,134 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    77,134 miles
    Test number
    852824583911
    • AdvisoryCorrosion through out the underside of the vehicle including many brake and suspension components

  6. Fail77,134 miles (+336)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,134 miles
    Test number
    665094494106
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion through out the underside of the vehicle including many brake and suspension components

  7. Pass76,798 miles (+1,019)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    76,798 miles
    Test number
    189824691644
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion throughout the underside of the vehicle , including brake and suspension components

  8. Pass75,779 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    75,779 miles
    Test number
    247943269844
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened radius arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened radius arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs in poor condition [corroded]

  9. Fail75,779 miles (+2,553)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,779 miles
    Test number
    624898021525
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened radius arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened radius arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs in poor condition [corroded]

  10. Pass73,226 miles (+1,630)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    73,226 miles
    Test number
    481312037041
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass71,596 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    71,596 miles
    Test number
    604446252829
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  12. Fail71,596 miles (+2,573)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,596 miles
    Test number
    294927410569
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  13. Pass69,023 miles (+2,183)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    69,023 miles
    Test number
    794271050500

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass66,840 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    66,840 miles
    Test number
    439282697268
    • AdvisoryBoth front and NSR tyres perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  15. Fail66,840 miles (+3,577)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,840 miles
    Test number
    293651737616
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
    • AdvisoryBoth front and NSR tyres perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  16. Fail63,263 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,263 miles
    Test number
    237604055446
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • NoteOffside front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

  17. Pass63,263 miles (+2,068)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    63,263 miles
    Test number
    465934555170
    • NoteOffside front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

  18. Pass61,195 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    61,195 miles
    Test number
    179415054112
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteBoth n/s tyres very slight perishing om outer sidewalls

  19. Fail61,195 miles (+1,914)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,195 miles
    Test number
    268445954159
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteBoth n/s tyres very slight perishing om outer sidewalls

  20. Pass59,281 miles (+708)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    59,281 miles
    Test number
    908236853198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass58,573 miles (+1,005)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    58,573 miles
    Test number
    648110162119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass57,568 miles (+665)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    57,568 miles
    Test number
    679067851177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass56,903 miles (+563)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    56,903 miles
    Test number
    830401860150
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass56,340 miles (+611)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    56,340 miles
    Test number
    751099159170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass55,729 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    55,729 miles
    Test number
    721498698174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail55,728 miles (+1,424)3 failures10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,728 miles
    Test number
    230237398148
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass54,304 miles (+7,398)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    54,304 miles
    Test number
    531391698085
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  28. Pass46,906 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    46,906 miles
    Test number
    831644397009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about TJV 788

What vehicle is registration TJV 788 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show TJV 788 on a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 31 Mar 2004. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does TJV 788 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on TJV 788 is valid until 9 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on TJV 788?
The MOT on TJV 788 is valid until 9 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has TJV 788 done?
TJV 788 was recorded at 78,375 miles at its MOT on 2 Dec 2025, an average of 1,686 miles a year.
Has TJV 788 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. TJV 788 has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on TJV 788 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 TJV 788 find?
TJV 788 passed its latest MOT on 2 Dec 2025 with 9 advisories: brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 discs heavily worn scored and pitted; coolant leak; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deeply cracked and perished, and 6 more.

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