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Black · Petrol · 2000 · 1,989 cc

V228 LJNMOT history

V228 LJN is a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 26 Jan 2000. Its MOT expired on 30 Sept 2025 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 168,431 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Sept 2024.

V228 LJN black Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 30 Sept 2025
Mileage
168,431 mi
At MOT on 17 Sept 2024
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,667 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V228 LJN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,989 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
26 Jan 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
17 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

V228 LJN was last recorded at 168,431 miles on 17 Sept 2024, 3,996 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
164,435 miles · 27 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
3,996 miles
Average per year
5,667 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 168,431 miles
  • 2023 – 164,435 miles
  • 2022 – 162,838 miles
  • 2021 – 161,752 miles
  • 2015 – 154,050 miles
  • 2014 – 150,386 miles
  • 2013 – 141,804 miles
  • 2012 – 126,501 miles
  • 2011 – 114,490 miles
  • 2010 – 98,439 miles
  • 2008 – 88,631 miles
  • 2007 – 77,722 miles
  • 2006 – 66,437 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass168,431 miles
  • AdvisoryCoolant leak
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2006–2011

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

18 tests since 18 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass168,431 miles (+3,996)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    168,431 miles
    Test number
    203246734856
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Pass164,435 miles (+1,597)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    164,435 miles
    Test number
    459886522102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass162,838 miles (+1,086)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    162,838 miles
    Test number
    551380781444
    • MinorFront Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass161,752 miles (+7,702)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    161,752 miles
    Test number
    975392945003
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass154,050 miles (+3,664)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    154,050 miles
    Test number
    238626725238
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFront subframe slightly coroded

  6. Pass150,386 miles (+20)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    150,386 miles
    Test number
    457607924280
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOffside rear wheel has slight noise when rotated

  7. Fail150,366 miles (+8,562)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,366 miles
    Test number
    517754924271
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOffside rear wheel has slight noise when rotated

  8. Pass141,804 miles (+15,303)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    141,804 miles
    Test number
    306982423485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass126,501 miles (+12,011)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    126,501 miles
    Test number
    937227922269
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  10. Pass114,490 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    114,490 miles
    Test number
    357020731451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail114,482 miles (+5,280)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,482 miles
    Test number
    418150031250
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  12. Pass109,202 miles (+10)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    109,202 miles
    Test number
    179219741050
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteSurface corrosion nearside rear brake disc

  13. Fail109,192 miles (+10,753)2 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,192 miles
    Test number
    797608141045
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteSurface corrosion nearside rear brake disc

  14. Pass98,439 miles (+9,808)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    98,439 miles
    Test number
    111759340078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass88,631 miles (+10,909)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    88,631 miles
    Test number
    674855118234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass77,722 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    77,722 miles
    Test number
    453225327241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail77,722 miles (+11,285)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,722 miles
    Test number
    183055427254
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Pass66,437 miles1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    66,437 miles
    Test number
    461391866239
    • DangerousUnable to open offside rear door
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about V228 LJN

Does V228 LJN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V228 LJN expired on 30 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V228 LJN?
The MOT on V228 LJN expired on 30 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V228 LJN done?
V228 LJN was recorded at 168,431 miles at its MOT on 17 Sept 2024, an average of 5,667 miles a year.
Has V228 LJN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V228 LJN has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Aug 2014.
Has the mileage on V228 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 V228 LJN find?
V228 LJN passed its latest MOT on 17 Sept 2024 with 11 advisories: coolant leak; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount, and 8 more.

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