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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,596 cc

T461 JHBMOT history

T461 JHB is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 23 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 28 Dec 2022 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 40,626 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Dec 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Dec 2022
Mileage
40,626 mi
At MOT on 29 Dec 2021
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
65 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T461 JHB
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
23 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Dec 2022
Latest MOT test
29 Dec 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

T461 JHB was last recorded at 40,626 miles on 29 Dec 2021, 2,225 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Dec 2020.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 24 Sept 2010: 3,769 miles, lower than 50,740 miles on 9 Sept 2009.

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
38,401 miles · 18 Dec 2020
Between the last two tests
2,225 miles
Average per year
65 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 40,626 miles
  • 2020 – 38,401 miles
  • 2019 – 34,140 miles
  • 2018 – 30,209 miles
  • 2017 – 25,808 miles
  • 2016 – 20,366 miles
  • 2015 – 16,599 miles
  • 2014 – 15,817 miles
  • 2013 – 14,645 miles
  • 2012 – 11,341 miles
  • 2011 – 7,422 miles
  • 2010 – 3,769 miles
  • 2009 – 50,740 miles
  • 2008 – 48,354 miles
  • 2007 – 44,887 miles
  • 2006 – 41,786 miles
  • 2005 – 39,570 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass40,626 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2007

Full MOT history

23 tests since 6 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass40,626 miles (+2,225)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    40,626 miles
    Test number
    652513290979
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass38,401 miles (+4,261)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    38,401 miles
    Test number
    366646920668
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth rear inner body sills corroded
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass34,140 miles (+3,931)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    34,140 miles
    Test number
    779384862040
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass30,209 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    30,209 miles
    Test number
    547837726289
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail30,207 miles (+4,399)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,207 miles
    Test number
    272432878924
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass25,808 miles (+5,442)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    25,808 miles
    Test number
    195330304600
    • AdvisoryFront headlight lens slightly cloudy

  7. Pass20,366 miles (+3,767)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    20,366 miles
    Test number
    245696759155
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  8. Pass16,599 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    16,599 miles
    Test number
    247474875419
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  9. Fail16,599 miles (+782)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,599 miles
    Test number
    796674375145
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  10. Pass15,817 miles (+1,172)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    15,817 miles
    Test number
    219501754291
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  11. Pass14,645 miles (+3,304)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    14,645 miles
    Test number
    319592753211
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth head lamps faded

  12. Pass11,341 miles (+3,919)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    11,341 miles
    Test number
    325092562271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail7,422 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    7,422 miles
    Test number
    515995061230
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  14. Pass7,422 miles (+3,653)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    7,422 miles
    Test number
    957785461220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail3,769 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    3,769 miles
    Test number
    100707660281
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  16. Pass3,769 miles (-46,971)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    3,769 miles
    Test number
    283337960229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass50,740 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    50,740 miles
    Test number
    114712559285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail50,740 miles (+2,386)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,740 miles
    Test number
    790802659220
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass48,354 miles (+3,467)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    48,354 miles
    Test number
    354371688272
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  20. Pass44,887 miles (+3,101)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    44,887 miles
    Test number
    741970577290
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  21. Pass41,786 miles (+2,216)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    41,786 miles
    Test number
    993373886282
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  22. Pass39,570 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    39,570 miles
    Test number
    414300385200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail39,570 miles2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,570 miles
    Test number
    732859675299
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/side mirror glass missing

Questions about T461 JHB

Does T461 JHB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T461 JHB expired on 28 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T461 JHB?
The MOT on T461 JHB expired on 28 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T461 JHB done?
T461 JHB was recorded at 40,626 miles at its MOT on 29 Dec 2021, an average of 65 miles a year.
Has T461 JHB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T461 JHB has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jun 2018.
Has the mileage on T461 JHB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 24 Sept 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T461 JHB find?
T461 JHB passed its latest MOT on 29 Dec 2021 with 3 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.

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