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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,597 cc

T488 JHBMOT history

T488 JHB is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 31 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 16 Mar 2024 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 63,805 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Feb 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Mar 2024
Mileage
63,805 mi
At MOT on 20 Feb 2023
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
594 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T488 JHB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,597 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
20 Feb 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T488 JHB was last recorded at 63,805 miles on 20 Feb 2023, 200 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Feb 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
63,605 miles · 21 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
200 miles
Average per year
594 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 63,805 miles
  • 2022 – 63,605 miles
  • 2021 – 63,351 miles
  • 2020 – 62,933 miles
  • 2019 – 62,434 miles
  • 2018 – 61,894 miles
  • 2017 – 61,423 miles
  • 2016 – 60,839 miles
  • 2015 – 59,286 miles
  • 2014 – 58,816 miles
  • 2013 – 58,322 miles
  • 2012 – 57,915 miles
  • 2011 – 57,588 miles
  • 2010 – 57,263 miles
  • 2009 – 56,852 miles
  • 2008 – 56,168 miles
  • 2007 – 55,098 miles
  • 2006 – 53,712 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass63,805 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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.

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

27 tests since 20 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass63,805 miles (+200)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    63,805 miles
    Test number
    340804560068
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass63,605 miles (+254)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    63,605 miles
    Test number
    744497941353
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass63,351 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    63,351 miles
    Test number
    741817306203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail63,351 miles (+41)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,351 miles
    Test number
    457805751709
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass63,310 miles (+377)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    63,310 miles
    Test number
    637924504897

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass62,933 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    62,933 miles
    Test number
    456156015067
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  7. Fail62,933 miles (+499)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,933 miles
    Test number
    902658828305
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  8. Pass62,434 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    62,434 miles
    Test number
    179913616700

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail62,433 miles (+539)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,433 miles
    Test number
    710475594297
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass61,894 miles (+471)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    61,894 miles
    Test number
    785758097150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass61,423 miles (+584)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    61,423 miles
    Test number
    230520986616

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass60,839 miles (+1,553)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    60,839 miles
    Test number
    134516463586

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass59,286 miles (+470)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    59,286 miles
    Test number
    127950045445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass58,816 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    58,816 miles
    Test number
    169639444422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail58,816 miles (+494)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,816 miles
    Test number
    355848444030
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  16. Pass58,322 miles (+407)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    58,322 miles
    Test number
    719337533050
    • NoteAir bag warning lamp staying on

  17. Pass57,915 miles (+327)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    57,915 miles
    Test number
    949617832087
    • NoteAir bag warning lamp staying on

  18. Pass57,588 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    57,588 miles
    Test number
    286058041084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail57,588 miles (+325)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,588 miles
    Test number
    248107841036
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

  20. Pass57,263 miles (+411)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    57,263 miles
    Test number
    182496640451
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  21. Pass56,852 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    56,852 miles
    Test number
    910910059093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail56,852 miles (+684)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,852 miles
    Test number
    353210659002
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • NoteNail o/s/r in tyre

  23. Fail56,168 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,168 miles
    Test number
    130981258483
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  24. Pass56,168 miles (+1,070)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    56,168 miles
    Test number
    901671658003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass55,098 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    55,098 miles
    Test number
    173981557048
    • NoteAir Bag Light 'ON'

  26. Fail55,098 miles (+1,386)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,098 miles
    Test number
    522891057041
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteAir Bag Light 'ON'

  27. Pass53,712 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    53,712 miles
    Test number
    713961556029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T488 JHB

Does T488 JHB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T488 JHB expired on 16 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T488 JHB?
The MOT on T488 JHB expired on 16 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T488 JHB done?
T488 JHB was recorded at 63,805 miles at its MOT on 20 Feb 2023, an average of 594 miles a year.
Has T488 JHB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T488 JHB has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on T488 JHB 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 T488 JHB find?
T488 JHB passed its latest MOT on 20 Feb 2023 with 2 advisories: front vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; front vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced.

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