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Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T452 JBUMOT history

T452 JBU is a green petrol Ford Focus first used on 23 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 24 Jan 2025 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 134,581 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jan 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 24 Jan 2025
Mileage
134,581 mi
At MOT on 25 Jan 2024
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,435 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T452 JBU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
23 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
25 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T452 JBU was last recorded at 134,581 miles on 25 Jan 2024, 5,525 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,056 miles · 14 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
5,525 miles
Average per year
3,435 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 134,581 miles
  • 2023 – 129,056 miles
  • 2021 – 122,310 miles
  • 2020 – 117,125 miles
  • 2018 – 108,242 miles
  • 2017 – 101,067 miles
  • 2016 – 100,017 miles
  • 2015 – 98,762 miles
  • 2014 – 97,091 miles
  • 2013 – 95,001 miles
  • 2012 – 92,522 miles
  • 2011 – 89,264 miles
  • 2010 – 86,352 miles
  • 2009 – 82,858 miles
  • 2008 – 80,641 miles
  • 2007 – 76,439 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,581 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))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.

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

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2012–2017

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

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

24 tests since 20 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,581 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    134,581 miles
    Test number
    337819742170
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail134,576 miles (+5,520)1 dangerous8 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,576 miles
    Test number
    931952771189
    • DangerousNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass129,056 miles (+6,746)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    129,056 miles
    Test number
    608474593549
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass122,310 miles (+5,185)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    122,310 miles
    Test number
    306470886307
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass117,125 miles (+8,883)3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    117,125 miles
    Test number
    497145893718
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass108,242 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    108,242 miles
    Test number
    211793554005
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFuel filler pipes heavy corrosion

  7. Fail108,242 miles (+7,175)8 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,242 miles
    Test number
    981209520815
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFuel filler pipes heavy corrosion

  8. Pass101,067 miles (+2)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    101,067 miles
    Test number
    539083134745
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded to nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  9. Fail101,065 miles (+1,048)6 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,065 miles
    Test number
    556951422034
    • FailureFront Brake pipe excessively corroded to offside rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front outer bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded to nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  10. Pass100,017 miles (+1,255)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    100,017 miles
    Test number
    546298921323
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded to nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded to offside rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output deteriorated (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  11. Pass98,762 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    98,762 miles
    Test number
    359437125036
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  12. Fail98,762 miles (+1,671)1 dangerous4 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,762 miles
    Test number
    978426325059
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  13. Pass97,091 miles6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    97,091 miles
    Test number
    679689324079
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • 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)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  14. Fail97,091 miles (+2,090)3 repaired6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,091 miles
    Test number
    697829124062
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • 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)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  15. Pass95,001 miles7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    95,001 miles
    Test number
    348648903041
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • 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 Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteCentre + rear exhaust deteriorated

  16. Fail95,001 miles (+2,479)2 failures7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,001 miles
    Test number
    115548603063
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • 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 Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteCentre + rear exhaust deteriorated

  17. Pass92,522 miles (+3,258)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    92,522 miles
    Test number
    207900712082
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass89,264 miles (+3)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    89,264 miles
    Test number
    709885731073
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Fail89,261 miles (+2,909)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,261 miles
    Test number
    957997311065
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass86,352 miles (+3,494)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    86,352 miles
    Test number
    990740420089
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteExhaust system in poor condition

  21. Pass82,858 miles (+2,217)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    82,858 miles
    Test number
    894550629062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass80,641 miles (+4,202)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    80,641 miles
    Test number
    714381828015
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteN/s rear tyre-side wall slightly cracked

  23. Pass76,439 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    76,439 miles
    Test number
    182114857429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail76,439 miles2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,439 miles
    Test number
    554521757065
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T452 JBU

Does T452 JBU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T452 JBU expired on 24 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T452 JBU?
The MOT on T452 JBU expired on 24 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T452 JBU done?
T452 JBU was recorded at 134,581 miles at its MOT on 25 Jan 2024, an average of 3,435 miles a year.
Has T452 JBU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T452 JBU has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on T452 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 T452 JBU find?
T452 JBU passed its latest MOT on 25 Jan 2024 with 1 advisory: offside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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