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Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,597 cc

T543 JBOMOT history

T543 JBO is a silver petrol Ford Focus first used on 30 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 28 Dec 2026 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 95,459 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Dec 2026
Mileage
95,459 mi
At MOT on 12 Dec 2025
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,867 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T543 JBO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,597 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T543 JBO was last recorded at 95,459 miles on 12 Dec 2025, 1,403 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,056 miles · 29 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,403 miles
Average per year
1,867 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 95,459 miles
  • 2024 – 94,056 miles
  • 2023 – 92,845 miles
  • 2022 – 91,636 miles
  • 2021 – 90,606 miles
  • 2020 – 89,296 miles
  • 2019 – 88,613 miles
  • 2018 – 88,010 miles
  • 2017 – 86,855 miles
  • 2016 – 85,437 miles
  • 2015 – 84,109 miles
  • 2014 – 83,527 miles
  • 2013 – 82,608 miles
  • 2012 – 81,601 miles
  • 2011 – 80,618 miles
  • 2010 – 79,302 miles
  • 2009 – 77,672 miles
  • 2008 – 76,344 miles
  • 2007 – 74,387 miles
  • 2006 – 71,269 miles
  • 2005 – 58,339 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,459 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2006–2017

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

29 tests since 17 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,459 miles (+1,403)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    95,459 miles
    Test number
    122566413659
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass94,056 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    94,056 miles
    Test number
    482933080735
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail94,054 miles (+1,209)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,054 miles
    Test number
    894620008887
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed deep cut showing cords 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass92,845 miles (+1,209)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    92,845 miles
    Test number
    713985100338
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass91,636 miles (+1,030)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    91,636 miles
    Test number
    594693915430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass90,606 miles (+1,310)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    90,606 miles
    Test number
    251192224965
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s and n/s inner sills soft (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear slight corrosion on rear b/pipes

  7. Pass89,296 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    89,296 miles
    Test number
    619165702685
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Fail89,296 miles (+683)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,296 miles
    Test number
    438158222823
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded inner wing b/pipe badly pitted (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy slight noise starting (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass88,613 miles (+603)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    88,613 miles
    Test number
    328617309645
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front inner wing b/pies and o/s/r brake pipe slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill poor condition (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sill poor condition (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear no plates (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass88,010 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    88,010 miles
    Test number
    568176698925

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail88,009 miles (+1,154)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,009 miles
    Test number
    238801749167
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  12. Pass86,855 miles (+16)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    86,855 miles
    Test number
    483476924418
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Fail86,839 miles (+1,402)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,839 miles
    Test number
    745824114709
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Pass85,437 miles (+1,328)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    85,437 miles
    Test number
    662627627938

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass84,109 miles (+582)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    84,109 miles
    Test number
    466829930368
    • AdvisoryVarious brake pipes slight corrosion

  16. Pass83,527 miles (+919)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    83,527 miles
    Test number
    416453034352
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass82,608 miles (+1,007)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    82,608 miles
    Test number
    985953433362
    • NoteExhaust corroded

  18. Pass81,601 miles (+983)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    81,601 miles
    Test number
    799646532357
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  19. Pass80,618 miles (+1,316)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    80,618 miles
    Test number
    895863441349
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  20. Pass79,302 miles (+31)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    79,302 miles
    Test number
    453497130473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail79,271 miles (+1,599)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,271 miles
    Test number
    410803030371
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  22. Pass77,672 miles (+1,328)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    77,672 miles
    Test number
    104073949313
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

  23. Pass76,344 miles (+1,957)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    76,344 miles
    Test number
    144256338378
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  24. Pass74,387 miles (+40)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    74,387 miles
    Test number
    732994837310
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  25. Fail74,347 miles (+3,078)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,347 miles
    Test number
    112333337332
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  26. Pass71,269 miles (+166)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    71,269 miles
    Test number
    920595456364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail71,103 miles (+12,764)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,103 miles
    Test number
    382562456386
    • FailureCentre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  28. Pass58,339 miles (+187)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    58,339 miles
    Test number
    411107455402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail58,152 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,152 miles
    Test number
    220121155373
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Questions about T543 JBO

Does T543 JBO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T543 JBO is valid until 28 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T543 JBO?
The MOT on T543 JBO is valid until 28 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T543 JBO done?
T543 JBO was recorded at 95,459 miles at its MOT on 12 Dec 2025, an average of 1,867 miles a year.
Has T543 JBO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T543 JBO has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on T543 JBO 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 T543 JBO find?
T543 JBO passed its latest MOT on 12 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play track rod end.

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