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Ford Focus

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,388 cc

T397 JGCMOT history

T397 JGC is a silver petrol Ford Focus first used on 5 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 27 Feb 2023 and it has passed 17 of 29 MOT tests, with 175,880 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Feb 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 27 Feb 2023
Mileage
175,880 mi
At MOT on 10 Feb 2023
MOT tests
29
17 passed · 12 failed
Per year
5,771 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T397 JGC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,388 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
5 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
10 Feb 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

T397 JGC was last recorded at 175,880 miles on 10 Feb 2023, 3,814 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Feb 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
172,066 miles · 25 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
3,814 miles
Average per year
5,771 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 175,880 miles
  • 2022 – 172,066 miles
  • 2021 – 165,898 miles
  • 2020 – 161,859 miles
  • 2019 – 157,120 miles
  • 2018 – 152,427 miles
  • 2017 – 148,104 miles
  • 2016 – 141,817 miles
  • 2015 – 136,884 miles
  • 2014 – 130,281 miles
  • 2013 – 125,418 miles
  • 2012 – 119,452 miles
  • 2011 – 116,868 miles
  • 2010 – 113,227 miles
  • 2009 – 104,114 miles
  • 2008 – 93,150 miles
  • 2007 – 84,247 miles
  • 2006 – 77,612 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail175,880 miles
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength closing panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorPower steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
  • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel arch corroded
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryChips in windscreen
  • AdvisoryFuel tank straps corroded

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.

  • Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Failure3 MOTs, 2011–2018

  • Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Offside front headlight lens deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

29 tests since 31 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail175,880 miles (+3,814)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,880 miles
    Test number
    625955917786
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength closing panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorPower steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryChips in windscreen
    • AdvisoryFuel tank straps corroded

  2. Pass172,066 miles (+6,168)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    172,066 miles
    Test number
    464392174093
    • AdvisoryPower steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFuel filler pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside front headlight lens deteriorated

  3. Pass165,898 miles (+4,039)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    165,898 miles
    Test number
    791970436419
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside rear coil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside registration plate lamp dim
    • AdvisoryOffside front headlight lens deteriorated

  4. Pass161,859 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    161,859 miles
    Test number
    511452883577

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail161,859 miles (+4,739)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,859 miles
    Test number
    293343722700
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass157,120 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    157,120 miles
    Test number
    283735073617
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Fail157,120 miles (+4,693)2 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,120 miles
    Test number
    218875343599
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements cracked (0.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass152,427 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    152,427 miles
    Test number
    753212119656
    • AdvisoryCentre section of exhaust is deteriorating
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

  9. Fail152,425 miles (+4,321)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,425 miles
    Test number
    762982748328
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill and chassis leg (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryCentre section of exhaust is deteriorating
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill and chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

  10. Pass148,104 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    148,104 miles
    Test number
    528871793123
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded VERY CORRODED (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded VERY CORRODED (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryREAR EXHAUST SILENCER REAR RUBBER MOUNTING BROKEN
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  11. Fail148,104 miles (+6,287)2 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,104 miles
    Test number
    168386755175
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded VERY CORRODED (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded VERY CORRODED (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryREAR EXHAUST SILENCER REAR RUBBER MOUNTING BROKEN
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Pass141,817 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    141,817 miles
    Test number
    771043757690
    • AdvisoryALL TYRES ARE LOW ON TREAD
    • AdvisoryBOTH INNER SILLS ARE CORRODED
    • AdvisoryFRONT NUMBER PLATE IS CRACKED
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryREAR AXLE IS VERY CORRODED

  13. Fail141,816 miles (+4,932)2 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,816 miles
    Test number
    620531419120
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryALL TYRES ARE LOW ON TREAD
    • AdvisoryBOTH INNER SILLS ARE CORRODED
    • AdvisoryFRONT NUMBER PLATE IS CRACKED
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryREAR AXLE IS VERY CORRODED
    • AdvisorySTEERING RACK IS LEAKING OIL

  14. Pass136,884 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    136,884 miles
    Test number
    688768245071
    • NoteAuxiliary drive belt in poor condition.
    • NoteExhaust heat sheild is insecure.
    • NoteMajor gearbox oil leak from the nearside driveshaft oil seal.

  15. Fail136,884 miles (+6,603)7 failures5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,884 miles
    Test number
    465327145096
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteAuxiliary drive belt in poor condition.
    • NoteBrake fluid is low.
    • NoteExhaust heat sheild is insecure.
    • NoteMajor gearbox oil leak from the nearside driveshaft oil seal.
    • NoteUsed one litre of oil to top up. Oil level was not reqistering on dip stick.

  16. Pass130,281 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    130,281 miles
    Test number
    126239924033
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  17. Fail130,281 miles (+4,863)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,281 miles
    Test number
    246379224094
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  18. Pass125,418 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    125,418 miles
    Test number
    819456533075
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail125,418 miles (+5,966)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,418 miles
    Test number
    836562933098
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass119,452 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    119,452 miles
    Test number
    507414252008
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteCentre exhaust slightly deteriorated

  21. Fail119,452 miles (+2,584)1 failure4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,452 miles
    Test number
    879963452021
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteCentre exhaust slightly deteriorated

  22. Pass116,868 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    116,868 miles
    Test number
    839453431024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail116,868 miles (+3,641)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,868 miles
    Test number
    477033831020
    • FailureFront Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  24. Pass113,227 miles (+9,113)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    113,227 miles
    Test number
    513356920060
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  25. Fail104,114 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,114 miles
    Test number
    134004949480
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  26. Pass104,114 miles (+10,964)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    104,114 miles
    Test number
    574104849011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass93,150 miles (+8,903)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    93,150 miles
    Test number
    141495948485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass84,247 miles (+6,635)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    84,247 miles
    Test number
    570705047070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass77,612 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    77,612 miles
    Test number
    474091336010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T397 JGC

Does T397 JGC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T397 JGC expired on 27 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T397 JGC?
The MOT on T397 JGC expired on 27 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T397 JGC done?
T397 JGC was recorded at 175,880 miles at its MOT on 10 Feb 2023, an average of 5,771 miles a year.
Has T397 JGC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T397 JGC has failed 12 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on T397 JGC 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 T397 JGC find?
T397 JGC failed its latest MOT on 10 Feb 2023 with 2 major defects and 8 advisories: offside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength closing panel; power steering component leaking; exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration, and 7 more.

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