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Ford Focus

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,993 cc

T588 JLSMOT history

T588 JLS is a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 29 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 29 May 2027 and it has passed 15 of 16 MOT tests, with 18,471 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 May 2027
Mileage
18,471 mi
At MOT on 30 May 2026
MOT tests
16
15 passed · 1 failed
Per year
990 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T588 JLS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,993 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
29 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 May 2027
Latest MOT test
30 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T588 JLS was last recorded at 18,471 miles on 30 May 2026, 26 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Apr 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 1 Mar 2013: 3,071 miles, lower than 5,170 miles on 13 May 2011.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassMileage went down
Previous MOT
18,445 miles · 4 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
26 miles
Average per year
990 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 18,471 miles
  • 2025 – 18,445 miles
  • 2024 – 17,371 miles
  • 2023 – 16,575 miles
  • 2022 – 14,832 miles
  • 2021 – 14,181 miles
  • 2019 – 11,325 miles
  • 2018 – 9,595 miles
  • 2017 – 7,773 miles
  • 2014 – 5,800 miles
  • 2013 – 3,071 miles
  • 2011 – 5,170 miles
  • 2009 – 128 miles
  • 2007 – 9 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass18,471 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.

  • Vehicle modified

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

16 tests since 5 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass18,471 miles (+26)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2027
    Odometer
    18,471 miles
    Test number
    970038690509

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass18,445 miles (+1,074)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    18,445 miles
    Test number
    955202350436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass17,371 miles (+796)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    17,371 miles
    Test number
    656841115755

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass16,575 miles (+1,743)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    16,575 miles
    Test number
    908374337309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass14,832 miles (+651)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    14,832 miles
    Test number
    449382886886

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass14,181 miles (+2,856)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    14,181 miles
    Test number
    494824217728

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass11,325 miles (+1,730)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    11,325 miles
    Test number
    922386468848

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass9,595 miles (+1,822)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2019
    Odometer
    9,595 miles
    Test number
    829334233872
    • AdvisoryVehicle modified
  9. Pass7,773 miles (+1,973)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2018
    Odometer
    7,773 miles
    Test number
    506342465616
    • AdvisoryVehicle modified
  10. Pass5,800 miles (+2,729)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    5,800 miles
    Test number
    395764714233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass3,071 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    3,071 miles
    Test number
    186490763015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. PassMileage not read1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2013
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    615916622183
    • NoteThis car has been modified
  13. Pass5,170 miles (+5,042)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2012
    Odometer
    5,170 miles
    Test number
    665733831125
    • NoteThis vehicle has been modified
  14. Pass128 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    128 miles
    Test number
    352457949497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail122 miles (+113)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122 miles
    Test number
    472157349264
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
  16. Pass9 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    9 miles
    Test number
    931068677203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T588 JLS

Does T588 JLS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T588 JLS is valid until 29 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T588 JLS?
The MOT on T588 JLS is valid until 29 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T588 JLS done?
T588 JLS was recorded at 18,471 miles at its MOT on 30 May 2026, an average of 990 miles a year.
Has T588 JLS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T588 JLS has failed 1 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Sept 2009.
Has the mileage on T588 JLS ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 1 Mar 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T588 JLS find?
T588 JLS passed its latest MOT on 30 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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