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Ford Focus

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,560 cc

X29 LJMMOT history

X29 LJM is a black diesel Ford Focus first used on 13 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 5 Feb 2027 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 170,687 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Feb 2026.

X29 LJM black Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Feb 2027
Mileage
170,687 mi
At MOT on 6 Feb 2026
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
11,442 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X29 LJM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
13 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X29 LJM was last recorded at 170,687 miles on 6 Feb 2026, 1,491 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
169,196 miles · 21 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,491 miles
Average per year
11,442 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 170,687 miles
  • 2025 – 169,196 miles
  • 2023 – 167,122 miles
  • 2022 – 165,558 miles
  • 2021 – 163,837 miles
  • 2020 – 160,822 miles
  • 2019 – 146,483 miles
  • 2018 – 123,307 miles
  • 2017 – 97,738 miles
  • 2016 – 73,063 miles
  • 2015 – 51,333 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass170,687 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front steering arm (drum stick) play

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Central Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

16 tests since 2 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass170,687 miles (+1,491)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    170,687 miles
    Test number
    604166854226
    • AdvisoryNearside Front steering arm (drum stick) play
  2. Pass169,196 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    169,196 miles
    Test number
    466382816396
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Fail169,188 miles (+2,066)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,188 miles
    Test number
    539369731318
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass167,122 miles13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    167,122 miles
    Test number
    362967818990
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Fail167,122 miles (+1,564)1 dangerous1 major13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,122 miles
    Test number
    905594296034
    • DangerousCentral Rear Lower Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Pass165,558 miles (+1,721)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    165,558 miles
    Test number
    466725473862
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  7. Pass163,837 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    163,837 miles
    Test number
    462473876133
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  8. Fail163,834 miles (+3,012)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,834 miles
    Test number
    867653824551
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  9. Pass160,822 miles (+14,339)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    160,822 miles
    Test number
    489913371777
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  10. Pass146,483 miles (+939)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    146,483 miles
    Test number
    995032031880
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Fail145,544 miles (+22,237)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,544 miles
    Test number
    362832206808
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass123,307 miles (+25,569)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    123,307 miles
    Test number
    890096886297
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Pass97,738 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    97,738 miles
    Test number
    744174024975
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  14. Fail97,738 miles (+24,675)1 dangerous1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,738 miles
    Test number
    223738935932
    • DangerousOffside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  15. Pass73,063 miles (+21,730)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    73,063 miles
    Test number
    382914042908
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  16. Pass51,333 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    51,333 miles
    Test number
    266399994906

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X29 LJM

Does X29 LJM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X29 LJM is valid until 5 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on X29 LJM?
The MOT on X29 LJM is valid until 5 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X29 LJM done?
X29 LJM was recorded at 170,687 miles at its MOT on 6 Feb 2026, an average of 11,442 miles a year.
Has X29 LJM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X29 LJM has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on X29 LJM 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 X29 LJM find?
X29 LJM passed its latest MOT on 6 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front steering arm (drum stick) play.

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