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Ford Focus

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,989 cc

T311 JTWMOT history

T311 JTW is a green petrol Ford Focus first used on 8 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 24 Jan 2025 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 195,274 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jan 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 24 Jan 2025
Mileage
195,274 mi
At MOT on 11 Jan 2024
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,114 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T311 JTW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,989 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
8 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
11 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T311 JTW was last recorded at 195,274 miles on 11 Jan 2024, 5,711 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jan 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 25 Feb 2014: 110,941 miles, lower than 116,123 miles on 24 Jan 2013.

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
189,563 miles · 10 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
5,711 miles
Average per year
8,114 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 195,274 miles
  • 2023 – 189,563 miles
  • 2022 – 184,516 miles
  • 2021 – 179,472 miles
  • 2020 – 175,920 miles
  • 2019 – 171,025 miles
  • 2018 – 166,770 miles
  • 2017 – 158,383 miles
  • 2016 – 144,749 miles
  • 2015 – 129,219 miles
  • 2014 – 110,941 miles
  • 2013 – 116,123 miles
  • 2012 – 115,011 miles
  • 2011 – 111,793 miles
  • 2010 – 101,785 miles
  • 2009 – 90,788 miles
  • 2008 – 77,717 miles
  • 2007 – 59,414 miles
  • 2006 – 50,060 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass195,274 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Body component slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

27 tests since 17 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass195,274 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    195,274 miles
    Test number
    865458079473
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body component slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail195,274 miles (+5,711)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,274 miles
    Test number
    555080757499
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body component slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass189,563 miles (+5,047)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    189,563 miles
    Test number
    699025345742
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass184,516 miles (+5,044)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    184,516 miles
    Test number
    467021636713
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside rack arm worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside mirror damaged

  5. Pass179,472 miles (+3,552)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    179,472 miles
    Test number
    416697160714
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass175,920 miles (+4,895)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    175,920 miles
    Test number
    209480406511
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass171,025 miles (+4,255)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    171,025 miles
    Test number
    583448837815
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass166,770 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    166,770 miles
    Test number
    824327407779

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail166,770 miles (+8,387)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,770 miles
    Test number
    399689531917
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  10. Pass158,383 miles (+194)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    158,383 miles
    Test number
    650159502834
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  11. Fail158,189 miles (+13,440)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,189 miles
    Test number
    333076910851
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  12. Pass144,749 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    144,749 miles
    Test number
    756018437834
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  13. Fail144,746 miles (+15,527)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,746 miles
    Test number
    875344925803
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  14. Pass129,219 miles (+18,278)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    129,219 miles
    Test number
    406636615056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass110,941 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    110,941 miles
    Test number
    417936154073
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NoteOffside drive shaft inner joint weeping grease

  16. Fail110,941 miles (-5,182)2 repaired4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,941 miles
    Test number
    676976154005
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NoteOffside drive shaft inner joint weeping grease

  17. Pass116,123 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    116,123 miles
    Test number
    567754323066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail116,102 miles (+1,091)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,102 miles
    Test number
    888597713044
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  19. Pass115,011 miles (+3,218)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    115,011 miles
    Test number
    786280932098
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  20. Pass111,793 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    111,793 miles
    Test number
    678714251023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail111,789 miles (+10,004)1 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,789 miles
    Test number
    406584651034
    • DangerousOffside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  22. Pass101,785 miles (+10,997)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    101,785 miles
    Test number
    161830550098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass90,788 miles (+13,071)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    90,788 miles
    Test number
    663231759097
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteBoth number plates deteriorating

  24. Pass77,717 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    77,717 miles
    Test number
    873071558000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail77,714 miles (+18,300)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,714 miles
    Test number
    761621058071
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass59,414 miles (+9,354)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    59,414 miles
    Test number
    752511637029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass50,060 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    50,060 miles
    Test number
    142498146067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T311 JTW

Does T311 JTW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T311 JTW expired on 24 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T311 JTW?
The MOT on T311 JTW expired on 24 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T311 JTW done?
T311 JTW was recorded at 195,274 miles at its MOT on 11 Jan 2024, an average of 8,114 miles a year.
Has T311 JTW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T311 JTW has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on T311 JTW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 25 Feb 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T311 JTW find?
T311 JTW passed its latest MOT on 11 Jan 2024 with 4 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front body component slightly loose, and 1 more.

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