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Ford Focus

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,596 cc

T527 JTWMOT history

T527 JTW is a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 22 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 18 Jan 2023 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 128,854 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jan 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 18 Jan 2023
Mileage
128,854 mi
At MOT on 18 Jan 2022
MOT tests
28
17 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,223 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T527 JTW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
22 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
18 Jan 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T527 JTW was last recorded at 128,854 miles on 18 Jan 2022, 11 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jan 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 25 Jun 2011: 97,212 miles, lower than 97,306 miles on 9 Jun 2011.

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
128,843 miles · 17 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
11 miles
Average per year
5,223 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 128,854 miles
  • 2021 – 127,290 miles
  • 2020 – 127,187 miles
  • 2019 – 123,769 miles
  • 2018 – 123,769 miles
  • 2017 – 123,769 miles
  • 2016 – 118,624 miles
  • 2014 – 113,184 miles
  • 2013 – 105,464 miles
  • 2012 – 103,940 miles
  • 2011 – 97,212 miles
  • 2010 – 86,929 miles
  • 2009 – 79,395 miles
  • 2008 – 70,247 miles
  • 2007 – 60,108 miles
  • 2006 – 51,704 miles
  • 2005 – 42,298 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,854 miles
  • MinorStop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning •Central (4.3.1 (a) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratch and chip (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to undersideRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2012

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass128,854 miles (+11)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    128,854 miles
    Test number
    768968500883
    • MinorStop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning •Central (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratch and chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to underside

  2. Fail128,843 miles (+1,553)3 major2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,843 miles
    Test number
    330330360582
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratch and chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside headlamp beams cloudy
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre wearing outer edge
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to underside

  3. Pass127,290 miles (+103)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    127,290 miles
    Test number
    130760504158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass127,187 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    127,187 miles
    Test number
    797921043060
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Fail127,187 miles (+3,418)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,187 miles
    Test number
    592796255868
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass123,769 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    123,769 miles
    Test number
    383357817988
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output fading (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Fail123,769 miles1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,769 miles
    Test number
    349866656465
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output fading (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass123,769 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    123,769 miles
    Test number
    860297054429
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer tread (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  9. Pass123,769 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    123,769 miles
    Test number
    895194032470
    • AdvisoryFront inner brake pads close to limit

  10. Fail123,769 miles (+5,145)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,769 miles
    Test number
    344123998322
    • FailureCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (reseal joins) (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryFront inner brake pads close to limit

  11. Pass118,624 miles (+5,440)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    118,624 miles
    Test number
    138886412269
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Pass113,184 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    113,184 miles
    Test number
    138078414367
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  13. Fail112,183 miles (+6,719)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,183 miles
    Test number
    568688614389
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  14. Pass105,464 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    105,464 miles
    Test number
    397807983231
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Fail105,461 miles (+1,521)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,461 miles
    Test number
    557472783224
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Pass103,940 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    103,940 miles
    Test number
    338419052487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail103,920 miles (+6,708)10 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,920 miles
    Test number
    736587722230
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Pass97,212 miles (-94)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    97,212 miles
    Test number
    207626971149
    • AdvisoryRear Radius arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  19. Fail97,306 miles (+10,377)1 dangerous4 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,306 miles
    Test number
    585600361129
    • DangerousOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre low onedge
    • NoteN/s/r tyre 2.5mm

  20. Fail86,929 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,929 miles
    Test number
    173866640115
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  21. Pass86,929 miles (+7,534)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    86,929 miles
    Test number
    524926240190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass79,395 miles (+9,148)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    79,395 miles
    Test number
    561598649120
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass70,247 miles (+39)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    70,247 miles
    Test number
    921592078184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail70,208 miles (+10,100)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,208 miles
    Test number
    893900378180
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass60,108 miles (+8,404)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    60,108 miles
    Test number
    470013077113
    • NoteBoth front brake discs wearing thing.

  26. Pass51,704 miles (+9,406)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    51,704 miles
    Test number
    422044976125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass42,298 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2006
    Odometer
    42,298 miles
    Test number
    354344675102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail42,298 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,298 miles
    Test number
    501244575146
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Questions about T527 JTW

Does T527 JTW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T527 JTW expired on 18 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T527 JTW?
The MOT on T527 JTW expired on 18 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T527 JTW done?
T527 JTW was recorded at 128,854 miles at its MOT on 18 Jan 2022, an average of 5,223 miles a year.
Has T527 JTW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T527 JTW has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on T527 JTW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 25 Jun 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T527 JTW find?
T527 JTW passed its latest MOT on 18 Jan 2022 with 2 minor defects and 7 advisories: stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning •central; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratch and chip; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases, and 6 more.

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