Ford Focus
Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,388 cc
T480 FJWMOT history
T480 FJW is a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 4 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 7 Jul 2024 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 50,018 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jul 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 7 Jul 2024
- Mileage
- 50,018 mi
- At MOT on 6 Jul 2023
- MOT tests
- 22
- 19 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 2,007 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T480 FJW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Focus
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,388 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 4 Jun 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 7 Jul 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Jul 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
T480 FJW was last recorded at 50,018 miles on 6 Jul 2023, 184 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jul 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 49,834 miles · 6 Jul 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 184 miles
- Average per year
- 2,007 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 50,018 miles
- 2022 – 49,834 miles
- 2021 – 48,139 miles
- 2020 – 47,592 miles
- 2019 – 45,952 miles
- 2018 – 44,710 miles
- 2017 – 43,246 miles
- 2016 – 42,380 miles
- 2015 – 40,228 miles
- 2014 – 38,738 miles
- 2013 – 36,557 miles
- 2012 – 32,758 miles
- 2011 – 28,449 miles
- 2010 – 23,759 miles
- 2009 – 18,284 miles
- 2008 – 17,167 miles
- 2007 – 16,155 miles
- 2006 – 15,135 miles
- 2005 – 13,744 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass50,018 miles
- AdvisoryAll 4 suspension Coil spring corroded
- AdvisoryAll suspension components show age/wearRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryBoth sides headlamps misting
- AdvisoryFront brake discs show wear & corrosion
- AdvisoryFuel filler pipes corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre perished & worn close to wear markers 2mm
- AdvisoryOffside rear tyre perishing
- AdvisoryPower steering pipes corrodedRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryRear subframe & attached components corrodingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
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.
Front brake discs worn & corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021
Full MOT history
22 tests since 7 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass50,018 miles (+184)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 50,018 miles
- Test number
- 865645458582
- AdvisoryAll 4 suspension Coil spring corroded
- AdvisoryAll suspension components show age/wear
- AdvisoryBoth sides headlamps misting
- AdvisoryFront brake discs show wear & corrosion
- AdvisoryFuel filler pipes corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre perished & worn close to wear markers 2mm
- AdvisoryOffside rear tyre perishing
- AdvisoryPower steering pipes corroded
- AdvisoryRear subframe & attached components corroding
Pass49,834 miles (+1,695)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 49,834 miles
- Test number
- 452286754849
- AdvisoryAll suspension components show age/wear
- AdvisoryBoth headlamp beam patterns could be better
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides of vehicle (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel filler pipes corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipes corroded
Pass48,139 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 48,139 miles
- Test number
- 964199774284
- AdvisoryAll 4 suspension coil springs corroding
- AdvisoryAll steering & suspension bushes show general age related wear
- AdvisoryBoth sides rear tyres starting to perish
- AdvisoryFront brake discs worn & corroded
- AdvisoryFuel filler pipes corroding
- AdvisoryOffside beam pattern fading headlight misting
- AdvisoryPower steering pipes corroding
- AdvisoryRear subframe & attached components corroding
Fail48,139 miles (+547)1 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,139 miles
- Test number
- 550619850384
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryAll 4 suspension coil springs corroding
- AdvisoryAll steering & suspension bushes show general age related wear
- AdvisoryBoth sides rear tyres starting to perish
- AdvisoryFront brake discs worn & corroded
- AdvisoryFuel filler pipes corroding
- AdvisoryOffside beam pattern fading headlight misting
- AdvisoryPower steering pipes corroding
- AdvisoryRear subframe & attached components corroding
Pass47,592 miles (+1,640)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 47,592 miles
- Test number
- 480680611781
- AdvisoryAll suspension bushes starting to show general age related wear
- AdvisoryBoth sides rear suspension coil springs corroding
- AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded & worn
- AdvisoryFuel filler neck pipe starting to corrode
- AdvisoryPower steering pipes corroded
- AdvisoryRear suspension subframe & attached components corroding
- AdvisoryWipers starting to smear
Pass45,952 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 45,952 miles
- Test number
- 823383837724
- AdvisoryAll steering & suspension shows general age related wear
- AdvisoryBoth sides Rear suspension coil springs corroded
- AdvisoryBoth sides rear tyres perishing
- AdvisoryFront brake discs worn & corroded
- AdvisoryFuel filler pipes starting to corrode
- AdvisoryPower steering pipes starting to corrode
Fail45,952 miles (+1,242)1 dangerous3 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,952 miles
- Test number
- 896241791722
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Not tested (8.2.2.1 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryAll steering & suspension shows general age related wear
- AdvisoryBoth headights misted
- AdvisoryBoth sides Rear suspension coil springs corroded
- AdvisoryBoth sides rear tyres perishing
- AdvisoryFront brake discs worn & corroded
- AdvisoryFuel filler pipes starting to corrode
- AdvisoryOffside front tyre perished & worn on edges close to wear markers
- AdvisoryPower steering pipes starting to corrode
Pass44,710 miles (+1,464)2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 44,710 miles
- Test number
- 378710475592
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Pass43,246 miles (+866)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 43,246 miles
- Test number
- 301533359150
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,380 miles (+2,152)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 42,380 miles
- Test number
- 981528665653
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,228 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 40,228 miles
- Test number
- 197109655148
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Fail40,228 miles (+1,490)1 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,228 miles
- Test number
- 428189255190
- DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Pass38,738 miles (+2,181)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 38,738 miles
- Test number
- 299984154492
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,557 miles (+3,799)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 36,557 miles
- Test number
- 927925853185
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,758 miles (+4,309)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 32,758 miles
- Test number
- 448320852176
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,449 miles (+4,690)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 28,449 miles
- Test number
- 208597551170
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,759 miles (+5,475)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 23,759 miles
- Test number
- 691895640125
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,284 miles (+1,117)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 18,284 miles
- Test number
- 904384059107
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,167 miles (+1,012)4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 17,167 miles
- Test number
- 110207858149
- NoteEXHAUST BACK BOX CORRODED ON OUTER CASING AND SLIGHTLY BLOWING
- NoteNEAR SIDE FRONT INNER CV GAITOR LEAKING GREASE FROM INNER CLIP
- NoteSLIGHT GEAR BOX OIL LEAK AROUND REVERSE LIGHT SWITCH AREA
- NoteSLIGHT NOTCHINESS ON STEERING
Pass16,155 miles (+1,020)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 16,155 miles
- Test number
- 603410157144
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Pass15,135 miles (+1,391)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 15,135 miles
- Test number
- 374865846119
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass13,744 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2006
- Odometer
- 13,744 miles
- Test number
- 471028155111
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T480 FJW
- Does T480 FJW currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T480 FJW expired on 7 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T480 FJW?
- The MOT on T480 FJW expired on 7 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T480 FJW done?
- T480 FJW was recorded at 50,018 miles at its MOT on 6 Jul 2023, an average of 2,007 miles a year.
- Has T480 FJW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T480 FJW has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jul 2021.
- Has the mileage on T480 FJW 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 T480 FJW find?
- T480 FJW passed its latest MOT on 6 Jul 2023 with 9 advisories: all 4 suspension coil spring corroded; all suspension components show age/wear; both sides headlamps misting, and 6 more.
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