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Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T344 JBUMOT history

T344 JBU is a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 21 Mar 2025 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 178,537 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Mar 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Mar 2025
Mileage
178,537 mi
At MOT on 12 Mar 2025
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,768 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T344 JBU
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
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
12 Mar 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

T344 JBU was last recorded at 178,537 miles on 12 Mar 2025, 5,192 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
173,345 miles · 19 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
5,192 miles
Average per year
6,768 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 178,537 miles
  • 2024 – 173,345 miles
  • 2023 – 168,178 miles
  • 2022 – 162,852 miles
  • 2021 – 158,290 miles
  • 2020 – 156,735 miles
  • 2019 – 150,877 miles
  • 2018 – 144,850 miles
  • 2017 – 138,124 miles
  • 2016 – 128,926 miles
  • 2015 – 120,548 miles
  • 2014 – 112,950 miles
  • 2013 – 106,308 miles
  • 2012 – 100,112 miles
  • 2011 – 93,779 miles
  • 2010 – 87,473 miles
  • 2009 – 80,764 miles
  • 2008 – 70,386 miles
  • 2007 – 59,648 miles
  • 2006 – 50,052 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail178,537 miles
  • DangerousNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill inner! (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill inner! (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Hub Assembly! (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak!

What MOT failures 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 Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail178,537 miles (+5,192)1 dangerous5 major1 repaired2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,537 miles
    Test number
    261380840893
    • DangerousNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill inner! (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill inner! (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Hub Assembly! (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak!

  2. Pass173,345 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    173,345 miles
    Test number
    437409966109
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail173,345 miles (+5,167)1 dangerous1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,345 miles
    Test number
    961260990765
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass168,178 miles (+5,326)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    168,178 miles
    Test number
    871610413755
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  5. Pass162,852 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    162,852 miles
    Test number
    882635410498
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail162,852 miles (+4,562)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,852 miles
    Test number
    177348621656
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass158,290 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    158,290 miles
    Test number
    700717742924
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Fail158,290 miles (+1,555)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,290 miles
    Test number
    619442588683
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass156,735 miles (+5,858)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    156,735 miles
    Test number
    741872749953
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius atm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass150,877 miles (+6,027)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    150,877 miles
    Test number
    492957304496
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass144,850 miles (+6,726)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    144,850 miles
    Test number
    302493237539

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass138,124 miles (+9,198)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    138,124 miles
    Test number
    329624820871
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass128,926 miles (+8,378)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    128,926 miles
    Test number
    301426566827

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass120,548 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    120,548 miles
    Test number
    407400175080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail120,548 miles (+7,598)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,548 miles
    Test number
    855860175090
    • FailureNearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  16. Pass112,950 miles (+6,642)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    112,950 miles
    Test number
    725148954041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass106,308 miles (+6,196)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    106,308 miles
    Test number
    157533373030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass100,112 miles (+6,333)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    100,112 miles
    Test number
    919757062080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass93,779 miles (+6,306)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    93,779 miles
    Test number
    505931581016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass87,473 miles (+6,709)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    87,473 miles
    Test number
    561564270080
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing 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)

  21. Pass80,764 miles (+10,378)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    80,764 miles
    Test number
    884153079025
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass70,386 miles (+10,738)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    70,386 miles
    Test number
    270758768031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass59,648 miles (+9,596)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    59,648 miles
    Test number
    123249067433
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass50,052 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    50,052 miles
    Test number
    320247176059
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Questions about T344 JBU

Does T344 JBU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T344 JBU expired on 21 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T344 JBU?
The MOT on T344 JBU expired on 21 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T344 JBU done?
T344 JBU was recorded at 178,537 miles at its MOT on 12 Mar 2025, an average of 6,768 miles a year.
Has T344 JBU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T344 JBU has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on T344 JBU 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 T344 JBU find?
T344 JBU failed its latest MOT on 12 Mar 2025 with 1 dangerous defect, 5 major defects, 1 defect repaired at the test, 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside rear lower suspension arm likely to fail; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill inner!; offside front anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn, and 9 more.

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