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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T448 JARMOT history

T448 JAR is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 20 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 13 Jun 2024 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 167,274 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jun 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Jun 2024
Mileage
167,274 mi
At MOT on 14 Jun 2023
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,006 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T448 JAR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
20 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Jun 2024
Latest MOT test
14 Jun 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T448 JAR was last recorded at 167,274 miles on 14 Jun 2023, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jun 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
167,269 miles · 8 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
4,006 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 167,274 miles
  • 2022 – 166,969 miles
  • 2021 – 166,876 miles
  • 2020 – 166,196 miles
  • 2019 – 165,968 miles
  • 2018 – 165,618 miles
  • 2017 – 164,952 miles
  • 2016 – 164,004 miles
  • 2015 – 162,954 miles
  • 2014 – 161,747 miles
  • 2013 – 160,098 miles
  • 2012 – 158,423 miles
  • 2011 – 148,651 miles
  • 2010 – 139,206 miles
  • 2009 – 128,460 miles
  • 2008 – 117,463 miles
  • 2007 – 104,913 miles
  • 2006 – 98,849 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass167,274 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage steering pump (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Some corrosion to power steering pipes

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2020

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

28 tests since 16 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass167,274 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    167,274 miles
    Test number
    815797019087
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage steering pump (2.1.5 (a))

  2. Fail167,269 miles (+300)2 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,269 miles
    Test number
    772002819860
    • DangerousBrake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage steering pump (2.1.5 (a))

  3. Pass166,969 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    166,969 miles
    Test number
    523294073418
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear brake back plates corroded

  4. Fail166,964 miles (+88)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,964 miles
    Test number
    792645045422
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear brake back plates corroded

  5. Pass166,876 miles (+680)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    166,876 miles
    Test number
    549887464366
    • AdvisorySome corrosion to fuel neck / breather pipe
    • AdvisorySome corrosion to o/s/f brake pipe
    • AdvisoryUnable to check outer sills covers fitted

  6. Pass166,196 miles (+228)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    166,196 miles
    Test number
    218602763456
    • AdvisorySome corrosion to o/s/r inner sill back
    • AdvisorySome corrosion to power steering pipes
    • AdvisoryUnable to check outer sills covers fitted

  7. Pass165,968 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    165,968 miles
    Test number
    207249708887
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail165,961 miles (+343)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,961 miles
    Test number
    965250317631
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass165,618 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    165,618 miles
    Test number
    980595881494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail165,610 miles (+658)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,610 miles
    Test number
    368327645486
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc inner (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  11. Pass164,952 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    164,952 miles
    Test number
    873102866647
    • AdvisoryO/s/r brake disk back plate corroded
    • AdvisorySome corrosion to n/s/r o/s/r brake disks
    • AdvisorySome corrosion to power steering pipes

  12. Fail164,947 miles (+943)9 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,947 miles
    Test number
    918749781992
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc inner (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded link pipe (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc inner (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded link pipe (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryO/s/r brake disk back plate corroded
    • AdvisorySome corrosion to n/s/r o/s/r brake disks
    • AdvisorySome corrosion to power steering pipes

  13. Pass164,004 miles (+1,050)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    164,004 miles
    Test number
    651339781047
    • AdvisorySome corrosion to n/s/f o/s/f brake pipes
    • AdvisorySome corrosion to n/s/r o/s/r brake pipes
    • AdvisoryUnable to check outer sills due to plastic covers fitted

  14. Fail162,954 miles1 repaired12 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,954 miles
    Test number
    405166585053
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteSill covers fitted

  15. Pass162,954 miles (+1,207)12 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    162,954 miles
    Test number
    868816885086
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteSill covers fitted

  16. Pass161,747 miles (+8)6 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    161,747 miles
    Test number
    445154694033
    • NoteO/s/r brake disk back plate corroded
    • NoteO/s/r brake disk corroded/pitted
    • NoteO/s/r brake pipe to flexi some corrosion
    • NoteSome corrosion to fuel neck/brether neck
    • NoteSome corrosion to n/s/f brake pipe
    • NoteSome corrosion to o/s/f brake pipe

  17. Fail161,739 miles (+1,641)1 dangerous5 failures6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,739 miles
    Test number
    336691794048
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • NoteO/s/r brake disk back plate corroded
    • NoteO/s/r brake disk corroded/pitted
    • NoteO/s/r brake pipe to flexi some corrosion
    • NoteSome corrosion to fuel neck/brether neck
    • NoteSome corrosion to n/s/f brake pipe
    • NoteSome corrosion to o/s/f brake pipe

  18. Pass160,098 miles (+22)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    160,098 miles
    Test number
    466359933002
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteAir bag light on
    • NoteOutter sil covers fitted

  19. Fail160,076 miles (+1,653)5 failures6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,076 miles
    Test number
    605847233095
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteAir bag light on
    • NoteOutter sil covers fitted

  20. Pass158,423 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    158,423 miles
    Test number
    519041842026
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteAir bag light on

  21. Fail158,423 miles (+9,772)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,423 miles
    Test number
    117850042497
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteAir bag light on

  22. Pass148,651 miles (+9,445)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    148,651 miles
    Test number
    689009631064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass139,206 miles (+10,746)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    139,206 miles
    Test number
    123772940456
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

  24. Pass128,460 miles (+10,997)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    128,460 miles
    Test number
    432460649024
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  25. Pass117,463 miles (+12,550)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    117,463 miles
    Test number
    311083248093
    • NoteBoth front anti roll bar end links boots split top and bottom not failable at this time.
    • NoteNearside rear hand brake linkage sticking slightly not failable at this time.

  26. Pass104,913 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    104,913 miles
    Test number
    210272057048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail104,913 miles (+6,064)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,913 miles
    Test number
    751051557095
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass98,849 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2007
    Odometer
    98,849 miles
    Test number
    973606736193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T448 JAR

Does T448 JAR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T448 JAR expired on 13 Jun 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T448 JAR?
The MOT on T448 JAR expired on 13 Jun 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T448 JAR done?
T448 JAR was recorded at 167,274 miles at its MOT on 14 Jun 2023, an average of 4,006 miles a year.
Has T448 JAR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T448 JAR has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on T448 JAR 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 T448 JAR find?
T448 JAR passed its latest MOT on 14 Jun 2023 with 2 advisories: offside rear coil spring corroded; power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage steering pump.

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