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Ford Focus

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T43 TJNMOT history

T43 TJN is a silver petrol Ford Focus first used on 23 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 15 Sept 2022 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 113,528 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Sept 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 15 Sept 2022
Mileage
113,528 mi
At MOT on 27 Sept 2022
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,345 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T43 TJN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
23 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Sept 2022
Latest MOT test
27 Sept 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

T43 TJN was last recorded at 113,528 miles on 27 Sept 2022, 472 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Sept 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 15 Jun 2015: 49,114 miles, lower than 103,269 miles on 25 Jun 2014.

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
113,056 miles · 9 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
472 miles
Average per year
5,345 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 113,528 miles
  • 2021 – 113,056 miles
  • 2020 – 112,604 miles
  • 2019 – 111,658 miles
  • 2018 – 110,593 miles
  • 2017 – 108,853 miles
  • 2016 – 106,640 miles
  • 2015 – 49,114 miles
  • 2014 – 103,269 miles
  • 2013 – 97,330 miles
  • 2012 – 85,373 miles
  • 2011 – 76,269 miles
  • 2010 – 67,291 miles
  • 2009 – 57,741 miles
  • 2008 – 47,169 miles
  • 2007 – 37,557 miles
  • 2006 – 26,588 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail113,528 miles
  • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength damper mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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 Wheel bearing slightly noisy

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened heavily corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

25 tests since 22 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail113,528 miles (+472)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,528 miles
    Test number
    597810406844
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength damper mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass113,056 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    113,056 miles
    Test number
    588752599671
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail113,052 miles (+448)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,052 miles
    Test number
    757509957596
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened front arm marked in yellow (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened front arm marked in yellow (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass112,604 miles (+9)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    112,604 miles
    Test number
    227536165098
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail112,595 miles (+937)5 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,595 miles
    Test number
    103123785600
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass111,658 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    111,658 miles
    Test number
    889044171147
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail111,653 miles (+1,060)2 major1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,653 miles
    Test number
    311705451191
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass110,593 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    110,593 miles
    Test number
    725335978991
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Fail110,589 miles (+1,736)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,589 miles
    Test number
    658670576156
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass108,853 miles (+56)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    108,853 miles
    Test number
    200342134333
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear of vehicle has a lot of corrosion

  11. Fail108,797 miles (+2,157)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,797 miles
    Test number
    875834359437
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear of vehicle has a lot of corrosion

  12. Pass106,640 miles (+20)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    106,640 miles
    Test number
    227198150005
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded ns/os front to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perishing

  13. Fail106,620 miles (+57,506)2 failures1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,620 miles
    Test number
    938235240095
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded ns/os front to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside front wiper smearing slightly
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perishing

  14. Pass49,114 miles (-54,155)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    49,114 miles
    Test number
    426496165166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass103,269 miles (+220)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    103,269 miles
    Test number
    809266074121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail103,049 miles (+5,719)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,049 miles
    Test number
    229310174461
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  17. Pass97,330 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    97,330 miles
    Test number
    336758663111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail97,330 miles (+11,957)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,330 miles
    Test number
    715688763140
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteHigh imbalance on rear handbrake
    • NoteOffside rear brake disc corroding outer face

  19. Pass85,373 miles (+9,104)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    85,373 miles
    Test number
    509359842180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass76,269 miles (+8,978)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    76,269 miles
    Test number
    228889361405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass67,291 miles (+9,550)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    67,291 miles
    Test number
    620409570140
    • NoteO/s rear hub bearing feels rough in rotation

  22. Pass57,741 miles (+10,572)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    57,741 miles
    Test number
    934510879194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass47,169 miles (+9,612)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    47,169 miles
    Test number
    543832678192
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  24. Pass37,557 miles (+10,969)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    37,557 miles
    Test number
    931691677139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass26,588 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    26,588 miles
    Test number
    883293776168
    • NoteCentre and rear exhaust sections are corroded
    • NoteN/s front tyre is worn to 2mm and O/s front is worn to 1.6mm (legal limit)

Questions about T43 TJN

Does T43 TJN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T43 TJN expired on 15 Sept 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T43 TJN?
The MOT on T43 TJN expired on 15 Sept 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T43 TJN done?
T43 TJN was recorded at 113,528 miles at its MOT on 27 Sept 2022, an average of 5,345 miles a year.
Has T43 TJN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T43 TJN has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on T43 TJN ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 15 Jun 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T43 TJN find?
T43 TJN failed its latest MOT on 27 Sept 2022 with 3 major defects and 4 advisories: offside headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect; offside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength damper mounting area; rear sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened, and 4 more.

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