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Green · Diesel · 1999 · 1,753 cc

T541 CJOMOT history

T541 CJO is a green diesel Ford Focus first used on 10 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 15 Nov 2023 and it has passed 17 of 19 MOT tests, with 176,571 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Nov 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 15 Nov 2023
Mileage
176,571 mi
At MOT on 16 Nov 2022
MOT tests
19
17 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,846 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T541 CJO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,753 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
10 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
16 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T541 CJO was last recorded at 176,571 miles on 16 Nov 2022, 48 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jun 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
176,523 miles · 30 Jun 2022
Between the last two tests
48 miles
Average per year
4,846 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 176,571 miles
  • 2021 – 174,994 miles
  • 2020 – 173,023 miles
  • 2019 – 169,095 miles
  • 2018 – 166,251 miles
  • 2017 – 162,557 miles
  • 2016 – 157,833 miles
  • 2015 – 150,559 miles
  • 2014 – 143,733 miles
  • 2013 – 138,550 miles
  • 2012 – 131,632 miles
  • 2011 – 126,046 miles
  • 2010 – 121,313 miles
  • 2009 – 116,858 miles
  • 2008 – 111,616 miles
  • 2007 – 104,520 miles
  • 2006 – 96,815 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass176,571 miles
  • AdvisoryFront/ rear subframes, front/ rear suspension coil springs and front/ rear antiroll bars starting to rust
  • AdvisoryHeadlamp beam patterns slightly weakRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2016
  • AdvisoryInner/ outer sills, rear inner wheel arches, rear chassis and rear crossmember starting to rust
  • AdvisoryMetal brake pipes, unions, ferrules, metal fuel pipes and rear brakes backing plates starting to rust
  • AdvisoryNearside front tyre starting to crack/ perish and tread worn low on inner edgeRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside front foglamp not working and glass crackedRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside front inner driveshaft boot covered in grease/ oilRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside front suspension lower wishbone inner rear bush starting to split
  • AdvisoryOffside front tyre tread starting to crack/ perishRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust box starting to rust and rear exhaust heatshield slightly loose
  • AdvisoryRear screen wiper blade rubber split/ wornRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear suspension arms bushes starting to split/ wearRecorded at 5 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Metal brake pipes and metal fuel pipes starting to rust

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2016–2020

  • Suspension coil springs, antiroll bars, rear subframe and fuel tank mounting straps starting to rust

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2016–2020

  • Offside front foglamp glass small cracks

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2017–2020

  • Centre exhaust heat shield slightly loose

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Front number plate cracked

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Slight play in steering rack

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

19 tests since 2 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass176,571 miles (+48)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    176,571 miles
    Test number
    460484396657
    • AdvisoryFront/ rear subframes, front/ rear suspension coil springs and front/ rear antiroll bars starting to rust
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp beam patterns slightly weak
    • AdvisoryInner/ outer sills, rear inner wheel arches, rear chassis and rear crossmember starting to rust
    • AdvisoryMetal brake pipes, unions, ferrules, metal fuel pipes and rear brakes backing plates starting to rust
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre starting to crack/ perish and tread worn low on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside front foglamp not working and glass cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside front inner driveshaft boot covered in grease/ oil
    • AdvisoryOffside front suspension lower wishbone inner rear bush starting to split
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre tread starting to crack/ perish
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box starting to rust and rear exhaust heatshield slightly loose
    • AdvisoryRear screen wiper blade rubber split/ worn
    • AdvisoryRear suspension arms bushes starting to split/ wear

  2. Fail176,523 miles (+1,529)3 major12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,523 miles
    Test number
    516875512589
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust heat shield slightly loose
    • AdvisoryFront/ rear suspension coil springs, front/ rear antiroll bars, front/ rear subframes and fuel tank mounting straps starting to rust
    • AdvisoryInner/ outer sill panels, rear inner wheel arches, rear chassis and rear cross members starting to rust
    • AdvisoryMetal brake pipes, unions, ferrules, metal fuel pipes and rear brake backing plates starting to rust
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre starting to crack/ perish and tread worn low on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside front foglamp not working and glass cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside front inner driveshaft boot covered in grease/ oil
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre tread starting to crack/ perish
    • AdvisoryOffside rear handbrake performance slightly low
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box starting to rust
    • AdvisoryRear screen wiper blade rubber split/ worn
    • AdvisoryRear suspension arms bushes starting to split/ wear

  3. Pass174,994 miles (+1,971)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    174,994 miles
    Test number
    997481978608
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust heat shield slightly loose
    • AdvisoryFront/ rear suspension coil springs, front/ rear antiroll bars, front/ rear subframes and fuel tank mounting straps starting to rust
    • AdvisoryInner/ outer sill panels, rear inner wheel arches, rear chassis and rear cross members starting to rust
    • AdvisoryMetal brake pipes, unions, ferrules and metal fuel pipes starting to rust
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre starting to perish
    • AdvisoryOffside front foglamp not working and glass cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside front inner driveshaft boot covered in grease/ oil
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box starting to rust
    • AdvisoryRear screen wiper blade rubber split/ worn
    • AdvisoryRear suspension arms bushes starting to split/ wear

  4. Pass173,023 miles (+3,928)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    173,023 miles
    Test number
    560345384868
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust heat shield slightly loose
    • AdvisoryMetal brake pipes and metal fuel pipes starting to rust
    • AdvisoryOffside front foglamp glass small cracks
    • AdvisoryRear screen wiper blade rubber starting to split/ wear
    • AdvisoryRear suspension arms bushes starting to split/ wear
    • AdvisorySill panels, rear inner wheel arches, rear chassis and rear crossmember starting to rust
    • AdvisorySuspension coil springs, antiroll bars, rear subframe and fuel tank mounting straps starting to rust

  5. Pass169,095 miles (+2,844)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    169,095 miles
    Test number
    481368288482
    • AdvisoryMetal brake pipes and metal fuel pipes starting to rust
    • AdvisoryOffside front foglamp glass small cracks
    • AdvisoryRear suspension arms bushes starting to split/ wear
    • AdvisorySill panels, rear inner wheel arches and rear chassis starting to rust
    • AdvisorySuspension coil springs, antiroll bars, rear subframe and fuel tank mounting straps starting to rust

  6. Pass166,251 miles (+17)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    166,251 miles
    Test number
    155904849283
    • AdvisoryFront number plate cracked
    • AdvisoryMetal brake pipes and metal fuel pipes starting to rust
    • AdvisoryOffside front foglamp glass small cracks
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre starting to crack/ perish and tread worn low on inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear suspension arms bushes starting to crack/ perish
    • AdvisorySill panels, rear inner arches and rear chassis starting to rust
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering rack
    • AdvisorySpare tyre is flat
    • AdvisorySuspension coil springs, antiroll bars, rear subframe and fuel tank mounting straps starting to rust

  7. Fail166,234 miles (+3,677)2 dangerous2 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,234 miles
    Test number
    212031232765
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront number plate cracked
    • AdvisoryMetal brake pipes and metal fuel pipes starting to rust
    • AdvisoryOffside front foglamp glass small cracks
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre starting to crack/ perish and tread worn low on inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear suspension arms bushes starting to crack/ perish
    • AdvisorySill panels, rear inner arches and rear chassis starting to rust
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering rack
    • AdvisorySpare tyre is flat
    • AdvisorySuspension coil springs, antiroll bars, rear subframe and fuel tank mounting straps starting to rust

  8. Pass162,557 miles (+4,724)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    162,557 miles
    Test number
    522089382463
    • AdvisoryFront number plate cracked
    • AdvisoryMetal brake pipes and metal fuel pipes starting to rust
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre tread outer edge starting to wear
    • AdvisoryOffside front and offside rear tyre treads inner edges worn low
    • AdvisoryOffside front foglamp glass small cracks
    • AdvisoryRear chassis and inner sill panels starting to rust
    • AdvisoryRear suspension bushes starting to crack/ perish
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering rack
    • AdvisorySuspension coil springs, antiroll bars, rear subframe and fuel tank mounting straps starting to rust

  9. Pass157,833 miles (+7,274)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    157,833 miles
    Test number
    780358114348
    • AdvisoryFront number plate small cracks
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp beam patterns slightly weak
    • AdvisoryMetal brake pipes and metal fuel pipes starting to rust
    • AdvisoryNearside rear foot and handbrake performance slightly low
    • AdvisoryRear brakes backing plates slightly damp
    • AdvisoryRear brakes slight imbalance
    • AdvisoryRear chassis starting to rust
    • AdvisoryRear suspension bushes starting to crack/ perish
    • AdvisorySteering rack slight play
    • AdvisorySuspension coil springs, antiroll bars, rear subframe and fuel tank mounting straps starting to rust

  10. Pass150,559 miles (+6,826)6 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    150,559 miles
    Test number
    385833455129
    • NoteFront number plate cracked
    • NoteHandbrake performance slightly low
    • NoteMetal fuel pipes starting to rust
    • NoteRear brakes slight imbalance
    • NoteRear suspension bushes starting to crack/ perish
    • NoteSuspension coil springs, antiroll bars and rear subframe starting to rust

  11. Pass143,733 miles (+5,183)6 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    143,733 miles
    Test number
    126730764150
    • NoteFront number plate small cracks
    • NoteFront/ rear suspension coil springs, front/ rear antiroll bars and rear subframe starting to rust
    • NoteNearside front tyre tread inner edge starting to wear
    • NoteOffside front tyre tread inner edge worn low
    • NoteRear metal brake pipes starting to rust
    • NoteRear suspension bushes starting to crack/ perish

  12. Pass138,550 miles (+6,918)10 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    138,550 miles
    Test number
    835826353191
    • NoteFront number plate small cracks
    • NoteFront/ rear suspension coil springs, rear antiroll bar and rear subframe starting to rust
    • NoteMetal brake pipes, unions/ ferrules and and metal fuel pipes starting to rust
    • NoteNearside front lower suspension ball joint cover boot starting to crack/ perish
    • NoteNumber plate lamps starting to discolour
    • NoteOffside front lower suspension ball joint slight movement
    • NoteOffside front tyre tread inner edge starting to wear
    • NoteRear chassis surface rusting
    • NoteRear suspension bushes starting to crack/ perish
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack

  13. Pass131,632 miles (+5,586)9 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    131,632 miles
    Test number
    208459952415
    • NoteFront inner brake pads wearing low
    • NoteFront number plate small cracks
    • NoteFront suspension coil springs starting to rust
    • NoteMetal fuel pipes starting to rust
    • NoteNearside front lower ball joint cover boot starting to crack/ perish
    • NoteRear number plate lamps starting to discolour
    • NoteRear suspension coil springs rusty
    • NoteRear suspension stabiliser arms bushes starting to crack/ perish
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack

  14. Pass126,046 miles (+4,733)7 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    126,046 miles
    Test number
    899983251196
    • NoteAir bag light stays on
    • NoteFront number plate small cracks
    • NoteHeadlamps starting to discolour and beam patterns slightly weak
    • NoteMetal fuel pipes starting to rust
    • NoteNearside front inner brake pads wearing low
    • NoteNearside rear lower suspension arm and rear suspension stabiliser arms bushes starting to perish
    • NoteRear suspension coil springs rusty

  15. Pass121,313 miles (+4,455)8 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    121,313 miles
    Test number
    393345350199
    • NoteAir bag light stays on
    • NoteBoth front headlamp beam patterns slightly weak
    • NoteFront lower suspension wishbones inner rear bushes starting to split/ wear
    • NoteFront number plate small crack
    • NoteFront tyre treads inner edges starting to wear
    • NoteNearside front outer driveshaft boot covered in grease
    • NoteRear suspension coil springs starting to rust
    • NoteRear tyres starting to perish

  16. Pass116,858 miles (+5,242)6 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    116,858 miles
    Test number
    390347649179
    • NoteAir bag light stays on
    • NoteFront number plate small crack
    • NoteHeadlamps starting to discolour
    • NoteNearside rear suspension bushes starting to split/ wear
    • NoteOffside front tyre inner sidewall small cut
    • NoteRear suspension coil springs starting to rust

  17. Pass111,616 miles (+7,096)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    111,616 miles
    Test number
    631181458131
    • NoteFront number plate small crack
    • NoteNearside front antiroll bar bush slight movement
    • NoteNearside rear lower suspension arm bushes starting to split/ wear
    • NoteRear coil springs starting to rust

  18. Pass104,520 miles (+7,705)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    104,520 miles
    Test number
    640375857177
    • NoteRear lower suspension arms to hub bushes starting to split/ wear
    • NoteRear trailing arms front mounting bushes starting to split/ wear

  19. Pass96,815 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    96,815 miles
    Test number
    351323356180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T541 CJO

Does T541 CJO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T541 CJO expired on 15 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T541 CJO?
The MOT on T541 CJO expired on 15 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T541 CJO done?
T541 CJO was recorded at 176,571 miles at its MOT on 16 Nov 2022, an average of 4,846 miles a year.
Has T541 CJO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T541 CJO has failed 2 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on T541 CJO 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 T541 CJO find?
T541 CJO passed its latest MOT on 16 Nov 2022 with 12 advisories: front/ rear subframes, front/ rear suspension coil springs and front/ rear antiroll bars starting to rust; headlamp beam patterns slightly weak; inner/ outer sills, rear inner wheel arches, rear chassis and rear crossmember starting to rust, and 9 more.

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