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Ford Focus

Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,596 cc

Y3 PJLMOT history

Y3 PJL is a silver petrol Ford Focus first used on 22 Sept 2008. Its MOT is valid until 18 Sept 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 116,603 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Sept 2026.

Y3 PJL silver Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Sept 2027
Mileage
116,603 mi
At MOT on 18 Sept 2026
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,692 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y3 PJL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
22 Sept 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y3 PJL was last recorded at 116,603 miles on 18 Sept 2026, 4,951 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,652 miles · 8 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
4,951 miles
Average per year
5,692 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 116,603 miles
  • 2025 – 111,652 miles
  • 2024 – 106,534 miles
  • 2023 – 101,566 miles
  • 2022 – 96,801 miles
  • 2021 – 91,688 miles
  • 2020 – 88,954 miles
  • 2019 – 86,063 miles
  • 2018 – 81,924 miles
  • 2017 – 75,595 miles
  • 2016 – 74,214 miles
  • 2015 – 70,634 miles
  • 2014 – 67,721 miles
  • 2013 – 61,765 miles
  • 2012 – 51,906 miles
  • 2011 – 41,544 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,603 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Underside corroded (Including subframes, suspension components, control arms, coil springs, exhaust, anti-roll bar components etc)

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

23 tests since 20 Sept 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,603 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    116,603 miles
    Test number
    382059357150
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Underside corroded (Including subframes, suspension components, control arms, coil springs, exhaust, anti-roll bar components etc)

  2. Fail116,598 miles (+4,946)2 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,598 miles
    Test number
    316979400335
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Underside corroded (Including subframes, suspension components, control arms, coil springs, exhaust, anti-roll bar components etc)

  3. Pass111,652 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    111,652 miles
    Test number
    306689435972
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail111,648 miles (+5,114)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,648 miles
    Test number
    644188402700
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass106,534 miles (+4,968)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    106,534 miles
    Test number
    706942404914
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside 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))

  6. Pass101,566 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    101,566 miles
    Test number
    861776038905

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail105,446 miles (+8,645)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,446 miles
    Test number
    720102487683
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass96,801 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    96,801 miles
    Test number
    479506744972

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail96,800 miles (+5,112)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,800 miles
    Test number
    175964875198
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass91,688 miles (+2,734)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    91,688 miles
    Test number
    858020525607

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass88,954 miles (+2,891)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    88,954 miles
    Test number
    813962338751
    • 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))

  12. Pass86,063 miles (+4,139)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    86,063 miles
    Test number
    111326965321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass81,924 miles (+6,329)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    81,924 miles
    Test number
    552517391686

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass75,595 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    75,595 miles
    Test number
    688074777783

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail75,595 miles (+1,381)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,595 miles
    Test number
    777516049750
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  16. Pass74,214 miles (+3,580)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    74,214 miles
    Test number
    523559153798
    • AdvisoryEML light on
    • AdvisoryFront bothside tyres worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass70,634 miles (+47)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    70,634 miles
    Test number
    543807140996

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail70,587 miles (+2,866)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,587 miles
    Test number
    455082035510
    • DangerousNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  19. Pass67,721 miles (+5,956)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    67,721 miles
    Test number
    737343134302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass61,765 miles (+9,859)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    61,765 miles
    Test number
    958232333376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass51,906 miles (+10,362)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    51,906 miles
    Test number
    938097222381
    • NoteWear to o/s/r tyre 2mm

  22. Pass41,544 miles (+10,289)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    41,544 miles
    Test number
    119849111366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass31,255 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    31,255 miles
    Test number
    755803161211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y3 PJL

Does Y3 PJL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y3 PJL is valid until 18 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y3 PJL?
The MOT on Y3 PJL is valid until 18 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y3 PJL done?
Y3 PJL was recorded at 116,603 miles at its MOT on 18 Sept 2026, an average of 5,692 miles a year.
Has Y3 PJL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y3 PJL has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on Y3 PJL 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 Y3 PJL find?
Y3 PJL passed its latest MOT on 18 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 4 more.

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