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Ford Focus

Silver · Diesel · 1999 · 1,753 cc

T579 JTRMOT history

T579 JTR is a silver diesel Ford Focus first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 13 Apr 2024 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 120,160 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Apr 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Apr 2024
Mileage
120,160 mi
At MOT on 14 Apr 2023
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,977 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T579 JTR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,753 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Apr 2024
Latest MOT test
14 Apr 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T579 JTR was last recorded at 120,160 miles on 14 Apr 2023, 10,299 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jun 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,861 miles · 16 Jun 2022
Between the last two tests
10,299 miles
Average per year
7,977 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 120,160 miles
  • 2022 – 109,861 miles
  • 2021 – 100,623 miles
  • 2020 – 95,039 miles
  • 2019 – 88,409 miles
  • 2018 – 79,266 miles
  • 2017 – 72,307 miles
  • 2016 – 66,367 miles
  • 2015 – 61,070 miles
  • 2014 – 54,619 miles
  • 2013 – 49,942 miles
  • 2012 – 45,172 miles
  • 2011 – 37,832 miles
  • 2010 – 26,770 miles
  • 2009 – 10,161 miles
  • 2008 – 723 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,160 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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 Brake pipe excessively corroded

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

Full MOT history

24 tests since 23 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,160 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    120,160 miles
    Test number
    516806767428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail120,160 miles (+10,299)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,160 miles
    Test number
    417570410261
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. Pass109,861 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    109,861 miles
    Test number
    892749614202
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Fail109,861 miles (+9,238)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,861 miles
    Test number
    935520299701
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass100,623 miles (+5,584)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    100,623 miles
    Test number
    622299813239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass95,039 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    95,039 miles
    Test number
    325764332122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail95,039 miles (+6,630)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,039 miles
    Test number
    246185555832
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  8. Pass88,409 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    88,409 miles
    Test number
    881370319181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail88,409 miles (+9,143)1 dangerous9 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,409 miles
    Test number
    598327214180
    • DangerousFront Sub-frame likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorFront Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded center (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded center (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
  10. Pass79,266 miles (+6,959)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    79,266 miles
    Test number
    137897726325
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
  11. Pass72,307 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    72,307 miles
    Test number
    121624100159
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe slightly corroded Some corrosion to brake pipes under floor at securing clip points. (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Fuel tank support strap corroded.
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded N/S and O/S some corrosion near to joins with flexis. (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded N/S and O/S. (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush. (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp beam image cloudy.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush. (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded N/S and O/S. (2.4.C.1b)
  12. Fail72,307 miles (+5,940)2 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,307 miles
    Test number
    708121431388
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Distorted and below limit on outer and inner edge. (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe slightly corroded Some corrosion to brake pipes under floor at securing clip points. (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Fuel tank support strap corroded.
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded N/S and O/S some corrosion near to joins with flexis. (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded N/S and O/S. (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush. (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp beam image cloudy.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush. (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded N/S and O/S. (2.4.C.1b)
  13. Pass66,367 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    66,367 miles
    Test number
    430582554624
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryFuel tank securing straps excess corrosion
  14. Fail66,367 miles (+5,297)1 failure8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,367 miles
    Test number
    495212155262
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryFuel tank securing straps excess corrosion
  15. Pass61,070 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    61,070 miles
    Test number
    768166505161
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
  16. Fail61,070 miles (+6,451)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,070 miles
    Test number
    248146805424
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
  17. Pass54,619 miles (+4,677)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    54,619 miles
    Test number
    137363994423
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  18. Pass49,942 miles (+4,770)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    49,942 miles
    Test number
    476605603104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass45,172 miles (+7,340)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    45,172 miles
    Test number
    815764512173
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front tyres bald inner edges
  20. Pass37,832 miles (+11,062)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    37,832 miles
    Test number
    498223981127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass26,770 miles (+16,609)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2011
    Odometer
    26,770 miles
    Test number
    714764820164
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges
  22. Pass10,161 miles (+9,438)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2010
    Odometer
    10,161 miles
    Test number
    254443419417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass723 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2009
    Odometer
    723 miles
    Test number
    562298728175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail723 miles5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    723 miles
    Test number
    554574118170
    • FailureFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
    • FailureRear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Questions about T579 JTR

Does T579 JTR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T579 JTR expired on 13 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T579 JTR?
The MOT on T579 JTR expired on 13 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T579 JTR done?
T579 JTR was recorded at 120,160 miles at its MOT on 14 Apr 2023, an average of 7,977 miles a year.
Has T579 JTR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T579 JTR has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on T579 JTR 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 T579 JTR find?
T579 JTR passed its latest MOT on 14 Apr 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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