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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,596 cc

T431 JRLMOT history

T431 JRL is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 20 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 30 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 21 MOT tests, with 179,551 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Nov 2026
Mileage
179,551 mi
At MOT on 14 Nov 2025
MOT tests
21
20 passed · 1 failed
Per year
4,573 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T431 JRL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
20 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T431 JRL was last recorded at 179,551 miles on 14 Nov 2025, 1,929 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
177,622 miles · 18 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,929 miles
Average per year
4,573 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 179,551 miles
  • 2024 – 177,622 miles
  • 2023 – 171,594 miles
  • 2022 – 164,099 miles
  • 2021 – 156,669 miles
  • 2020 – 149,885 miles
  • 2019 – 141,084 miles
  • 2018 – 134,615 miles
  • 2017 – 132,810 miles
  • 2016 – 129,574 miles
  • 2015 – 125,533 miles
  • 2014 – 122,951 miles
  • 2013 – 119,609 miles
  • 2012 – 114,900 miles
  • 2011 – 111,066 miles
  • 2010 – 107,265 miles
  • 2009 – 103,813 miles
  • 2008 – 100,293 miles
  • 2007 – 96,122 miles
  • 2006 – 90,568 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass179,551 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass179,551 miles (+1,929)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    179,551 miles
    Test number
    177993831901

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass177,622 miles (+6,028)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    177,622 miles
    Test number
    618016783866
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass171,594 miles (+7,495)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    171,594 miles
    Test number
    343698054242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass164,099 miles (+7,430)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    164,099 miles
    Test number
    636479274066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass156,669 miles (+6,784)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    156,669 miles
    Test number
    669929150621
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  6. Pass149,885 miles (+8,801)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    149,885 miles
    Test number
    247165917699
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass141,084 miles (+6,469)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    141,084 miles
    Test number
    225090722142
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass134,615 miles (+1,805)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2019
    Odometer
    134,615 miles
    Test number
    179747519611
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arches (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass132,810 miles (+3,236)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2018
    Odometer
    132,810 miles
    Test number
    697114659123
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arches (5.2.6)

  10. Pass129,574 miles (+4,041)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2017
    Odometer
    129,574 miles
    Test number
    987334999771
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch shock / seat mount (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch shock / seat mount (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  11. Pass125,533 miles (+2,582)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2016
    Odometer
    125,533 miles
    Test number
    786881745187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass122,951 miles (+3,342)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2015
    Odometer
    122,951 miles
    Test number
    317010744135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass119,609 miles (+4,709)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2014
    Odometer
    119,609 miles
    Test number
    319737233156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass114,900 miles (+3,834)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2013
    Odometer
    114,900 miles
    Test number
    239582442416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail111,066 miles3 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,066 miles
    Test number
    259096141483
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBrake pipes greased
    • NoteFuel filler neck rusty

  16. Pass111,066 miles (+3,801)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2012
    Odometer
    111,066 miles
    Test number
    325136141143
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBrake pipes greased
    • NoteFuel filler neck rusty

  17. Pass107,265 miles (+3,452)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2011
    Odometer
    107,265 miles
    Test number
    404591640177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass103,813 miles (+3,520)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2010
    Odometer
    103,813 miles
    Test number
    250862149126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass100,293 miles (+4,171)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2009
    Odometer
    100,293 miles
    Test number
    354439248123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass96,122 miles (+5,554)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2008
    Odometer
    96,122 miles
    Test number
    504073147106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass90,568 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2007
    Odometer
    90,568 miles
    Test number
    881691356142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T431 JRL

Does T431 JRL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T431 JRL is valid until 30 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T431 JRL?
The MOT on T431 JRL is valid until 30 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T431 JRL done?
T431 JRL was recorded at 179,551 miles at its MOT on 14 Nov 2025, an average of 4,573 miles a year.
Has T431 JRL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T431 JRL has failed 1 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 26 May 2011.
Has the mileage on T431 JRL 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 T431 JRL find?
T431 JRL passed its latest MOT on 14 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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