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Ford Focus

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T531 JKWMOT history

T531 JKW is a green petrol Ford Focus first used on 15 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 31 May 2025 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 70,054 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jun 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 31 May 2025
Mileage
70,054 mi
At MOT on 7 Jun 2025
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,196 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T531 JKW
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
15 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 May 2025
Latest MOT test
7 Jun 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

T531 JKW was last recorded at 70,054 miles on 7 Jun 2025, 2,254 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
67,800 miles · 1 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
2,254 miles
Average per year
3,196 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 70,054 miles
  • 2024 – 67,800 miles
  • 2023 – 64,964 miles
  • 2022 – 62,026 miles
  • 2020 – 57,297 miles
  • 2019 – 49,712 miles
  • 2018 – 43,356 miles
  • 2017 – 37,897 miles
  • 2016 – 31,261 miles
  • 2014 – 21,345 miles
  • 2013 – 15,515 miles
  • 2012 – 11,138 miles
  • 2011 – 10,810 miles
  • 2010 – 10,420 miles
  • 2009 – 10,072 miles
  • 2008 – 9,619 miles
  • 2007 – 8,919 miles
  • 2006 – 8,468 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail70,054 miles
  • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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 Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2010

  • Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases

    Major3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Service brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2024

  • Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

26 tests since 1 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail70,054 miles (+2,254)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,054 miles
    Test number
    408674708059
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  2. Pass67,800 miles (+19)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2025
    Odometer
    67,800 miles
    Test number
    943591987591
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust fouling on body

  3. Fail67,781 miles (+15)1 dangerous9 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,781 miles
    Test number
    215455674069
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail67,766 miles (+2,802)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,766 miles
    Test number
    317717242264
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryDrivers side door sticks slightly
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass64,964 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    64,964 miles
    Test number
    519761647071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail64,964 miles (+2,938)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,964 miles
    Test number
    752181725743
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass62,026 miles (+10)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    62,026 miles
    Test number
    688954730008
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  8. Fail62,016 miles (+4,719)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,016 miles
    Test number
    297604408101
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass57,297 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    57,297 miles
    Test number
    651614672802

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail57,297 miles (+7,585)2 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,297 miles
    Test number
    881311436391
    • 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))
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass49,712 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    49,712 miles
    Test number
    234449022244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail49,707 miles (+6,351)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,707 miles
    Test number
    136407128675
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  13. Pass43,356 miles (+5,459)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    43,356 miles
    Test number
    483366491877

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass37,897 miles (+6,636)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    37,897 miles
    Test number
    504995868783
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass31,261 miles (+9,916)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    31,261 miles
    Test number
    463720691901
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass21,345 miles (+5,830)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    21,345 miles
    Test number
    388349344345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass15,515 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    15,515 miles
    Test number
    339477143395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail15,504 miles (+4,366)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,504 miles
    Test number
    275917043383
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear tyres cracking

  19. Pass11,138 miles (+78)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    11,138 miles
    Test number
    316611232331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass11,060 miles (+250)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    11,060 miles
    Test number
    676390742042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass10,810 miles (+390)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    10,810 miles
    Test number
    398980241055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass10,420 miles (+348)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    10,420 miles
    Test number
    500394350045
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass10,072 miles (+453)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    10,072 miles
    Test number
    991066559017
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass9,619 miles (+700)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    9,619 miles
    Test number
    470409848031
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass8,919 miles (+451)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    8,919 miles
    Test number
    941938357083
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  26. Pass8,468 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    8,468 miles
    Test number
    504960166098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T531 JKW

Does T531 JKW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T531 JKW expired on 31 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T531 JKW?
The MOT on T531 JKW expired on 31 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T531 JKW done?
T531 JKW was recorded at 70,054 miles at its MOT on 7 Jun 2025, an average of 3,196 miles a year.
Has T531 JKW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T531 JKW has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on T531 JKW 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 T531 JKW find?
T531 JKW failed its latest MOT on 7 Jun 2025 with 4 major defects: front brake disc significantly and obviously worn; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint excessively worn; offside parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel, and 1 more.

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