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Ford Focus

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T232 JTWMOT history

T232 JTW is a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 12 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 20 Jan 2024 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 152,444 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jan 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 20 Jan 2024
Mileage
152,444 mi
At MOT on 10 Jan 2023
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,718 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T232 JTW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
12 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
10 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T232 JTW was last recorded at 152,444 miles on 10 Jan 2023, 2,349 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jan 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 15 Feb 2010: 72,630 miles, lower than 84,848 miles on 2 Feb 2009.

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
150,095 miles · 7 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
2,349 miles
Average per year
5,718 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 152,444 miles
  • 2022 – 150,095 miles
  • 2021 – 147,283 miles
  • 2020 – 144,818 miles
  • 2019 – 140,906 miles
  • 2018 – 136,198 miles
  • 2017 – 131,051 miles
  • 2016 – 126,158 miles
  • 2015 – 121,529 miles
  • 2014 – 116,623 miles
  • 2013 – 111,292 miles
  • 2012 – 104,723 miles
  • 2011 – 98,409 miles
  • 2010 – 72,630 miles
  • 2009 – 84,848 miles
  • 2008 – 76,681 miles
  • 2007 – 67,443 miles
  • 2006 – 55,787 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass152,444 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (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 Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

28 tests since 14 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass152,444 miles (+2,349)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    152,444 miles
    Test number
    641075319079
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass150,095 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    150,095 miles
    Test number
    851750236148
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail150,095 miles (+2,812)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,095 miles
    Test number
    642317125229
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at cat (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass147,283 miles (+2,465)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    147,283 miles
    Test number
    759085844600
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass144,818 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    144,818 miles
    Test number
    215458153549
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Fail144,818 miles (+3,912)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,818 miles
    Test number
    756660125345
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass140,906 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    140,906 miles
    Test number
    937577359140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail140,906 miles (+4,708)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,906 miles
    Test number
    603523797381
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  9. Pass136,198 miles (+5,147)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    136,198 miles
    Test number
    692657549351
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust pipe rubber hanger broken

  10. Pass131,051 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    131,051 miles
    Test number
    875139982437
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  11. Fail131,051 miles (+4,893)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,051 miles
    Test number
    288744967663
    • FailureCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  12. Pass126,158 miles (+4,629)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    126,158 miles
    Test number
    183838815788
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear coil springs show corrosion

  13. Pass121,529 miles (+33)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    121,529 miles
    Test number
    939654815022
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail121,496 miles (+4,873)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,496 miles
    Test number
    706172215023
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass116,623 miles5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    116,623 miles
    Test number
    397101424014
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteFuel Filler pipes corroded
    • NoteLevels Low; Brake fluid, Oil, Coolant, PAS.

  16. Fail116,623 miles (+5,331)2 failures5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,623 miles
    Test number
    765261824030
    • FailureCentre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteFuel Filler pipes corroded
    • NoteLevels Low; Brake fluid, Oil, Coolant, PAS.

  17. Fail111,292 miles1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,292 miles
    Test number
    107860833019
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass111,292 miles (+6,569)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    111,292 miles
    Test number
    216490933061
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass104,723 miles (+6,314)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    104,723 miles
    Test number
    147187932493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass98,409 miles (+25,779)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    98,409 miles
    Test number
    689618531045
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass72,630 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    72,630 miles
    Test number
    133956740415
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  22. Fail72,630 miles (-12,218)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,630 miles
    Test number
    212706340094
    • FailureCentre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass84,848 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    84,848 miles
    Test number
    863963039038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail84,848 miles (+8,167)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,848 miles
    Test number
    992783939067
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

  25. Pass76,681 miles (+9,238)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    76,681 miles
    Test number
    201746658094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass67,443 miles (+11,656)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    67,443 miles
    Test number
    123771357466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass55,787 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    55,787 miles
    Test number
    531525846021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass55,787 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    55,787 miles
    Test number
    334405146086
    • NoteFull engine tray fitted.

Questions about T232 JTW

Does T232 JTW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T232 JTW expired on 20 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T232 JTW?
The MOT on T232 JTW expired on 20 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T232 JTW done?
T232 JTW was recorded at 152,444 miles at its MOT on 10 Jan 2023, an average of 5,718 miles a year.
Has T232 JTW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T232 JTW has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on T232 JTW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 15 Feb 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T232 JTW find?
T232 JTW passed its latest MOT on 10 Jan 2023 with 5 advisories: central exhaust mounting defective; nearside headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 2 more.

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