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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T541 JTWMOT history

T541 JTW is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 17 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 21 Mar 2024 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 200,900 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Mar 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Mar 2024
Mileage
200,900 mi
At MOT on 20 Mar 2023
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,818 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T541 JTW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
17 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
20 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T541 JTW was last recorded at 200,900 miles on 20 Mar 2023, 15 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
200,885 miles · 17 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
15 miles
Average per year
7,818 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 200,900 miles
  • 2022 – 185,728 miles
  • 2021 – 174,108 miles
  • 2020 – 169,711 miles
  • 2019 – 166,818 miles
  • 2018 – 163,522 miles
  • 2017 – 161,258 miles
  • 2016 – 155,602 miles
  • 2015 – 145,572 miles
  • 2014 – 137,135 miles
  • 2013 – 128,979 miles
  • 2012 – 121,067 miles
  • 2011 – 113,485 miles
  • 2010 – 106,786 miles
  • 2009 – 97,341 miles
  • 2008 – 88,246 miles
  • 2007 – 77,676 miles
  • 2006 – 67,917 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass200,900 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

Full MOT history

23 tests since 16 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass200,900 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    200,900 miles
    Test number
    354985555438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail200,885 miles (+15,157)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    200,885 miles
    Test number
    870717999656
    • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass185,728 miles (+11,620)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    185,728 miles
    Test number
    561134202648

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass174,108 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    174,108 miles
    Test number
    461464640092
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail174,107 miles (+4,396)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,107 miles
    Test number
    410693276040
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass169,711 miles (+2,893)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    169,711 miles
    Test number
    286610020627
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass166,818 miles (+3,296)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    166,818 miles
    Test number
    524924933764
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corrded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass163,522 miles (+2,264)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    163,522 miles
    Test number
    677758620567
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  9. Pass161,258 miles (+5,656)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    161,258 miles
    Test number
    714544546790

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass155,602 miles (+10,030)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    155,602 miles
    Test number
    483598775211
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass145,572 miles (+8,437)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    145,572 miles
    Test number
    956633865049
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCentre exhaust slightly corroded

  12. Pass137,135 miles (+8,156)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    137,135 miles
    Test number
    677765464073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass128,979 miles (+7,912)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    128,979 miles
    Test number
    318994863032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass121,067 miles (+7,582)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    121,067 miles
    Test number
    986115962030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail113,485 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,485 miles
    Test number
    105741861465
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  16. Pass113,485 miles (+6,699)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    113,485 miles
    Test number
    376741661030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass106,786 miles (+9,445)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    106,786 miles
    Test number
    910757860072
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteExhaust corroded not leaking
    • NoteHeadlamps glasses started to cloud over
    • NoteRear link arm bushes worn

  18. Pass97,341 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    97,341 miles
    Test number
    114917359484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail97,341 miles (+9,095)1 failure2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,341 miles
    Test number
    782247459097
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • 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)
    • NoteDiscs worn below minimum
    • NoteNearside driveshaft oil seal leak
    • NoteRear suspension link arm bushes worn

  20. Fail88,246 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,246 miles
    Test number
    384327478071
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Repaired at testWheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

  21. Pass88,246 miles (+10,570)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    88,246 miles
    Test number
    534117178069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass77,676 miles (+9,759)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    77,676 miles
    Test number
    491742777022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass67,917 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    67,917 miles
    Test number
    350985676065
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Questions about T541 JTW

Does T541 JTW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T541 JTW expired on 21 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T541 JTW?
The MOT on T541 JTW expired on 21 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T541 JTW done?
T541 JTW was recorded at 200,900 miles at its MOT on 20 Mar 2023, an average of 7,818 miles a year.
Has T541 JTW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T541 JTW has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on T541 JTW 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 JTW find?
T541 JTW passed its latest MOT on 20 Mar 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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