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Ford Focus

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,596 cc

T63 JLSMOT history

T63 JLS is a silver petrol Ford Focus first used on 17 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 12 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 109,876 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Sept 2027
Mileage
109,876 mi
At MOT on 13 Aug 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,778 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T63 JLS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
17 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T63 JLS was last recorded at 109,876 miles on 13 Aug 2026, 717 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Aug 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 10 Aug 2020: 100,974 miles, lower than 101,119 miles on 14 Aug 2019.

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

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
109,159 miles · 21 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
717 miles
Average per year
1,778 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 109,876 miles
  • 2025 – 109,159 miles
  • 2024 – 103,971 miles
  • 2023 – 103,445 miles
  • 2022 – 102,710 miles
  • 2021 – 102,085 miles
  • 2020 – 100,974 miles
  • 2019 – 101,119 miles
  • 2018 – 98,348 miles
  • 2017 – 96,705 miles
  • 2016 – 95,708 miles
  • 2015 – 93,679 miles
  • 2014 – 91,869 miles
  • 2013 – 90,456 miles
  • 2012 – 88,766 miles
  • 2011 – 86,858 miles
  • 2010 – 84,445 miles
  • 2009 – 81,971 miles
  • 2008 – 79,081 miles
  • 2007 – 76,595 miles
  • 2006 – 74,350 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,876 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (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.

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2011

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

26 tests since 21 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,876 miles (+717)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    109,876 miles
    Test number
    552694625015
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass109,159 miles (+5,188)14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    109,159 miles
    Test number
    215703115184
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  3. Pass103,971 miles (+526)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    103,971 miles
    Test number
    425119432373
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass103,445 miles (+39)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    103,445 miles
    Test number
    747969765761
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail103,406 miles (+696)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,406 miles
    Test number
    191022428889
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass102,710 miles (+8)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    102,710 miles
    Test number
    375713618520
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Fail102,702 miles (+617)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,702 miles
    Test number
    915330115204
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced sill area (6.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass102,085 miles (+93)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    102,085 miles
    Test number
    227995405229
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear fuel tank straps corroded

  9. Fail101,992 miles (+1,018)7 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,992 miles
    Test number
    801844836169
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryRear fuel tank straps corroded

  10. Pass100,974 miles (-145)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    100,974 miles
    Test number
    395114828784
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExaust slight blow
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Pass101,119 miles (+2,771)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    101,119 miles
    Test number
    330132916282
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass98,348 miles (+1,643)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    98,348 miles
    Test number
    488464643331
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Hole in floor to cill but not structural ( jacking point)

  13. Pass96,705 miles (+10)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    96,705 miles
    Test number
    884340575581
    • AdvisoryHalf of front exhaust bracket broken (exhaust still supported)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Cill to floor corroded (jacking point)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Fail96,695 miles (+987)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,695 miles
    Test number
    740823812894
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryHalf of front exhaust bracket broken (exhaust still supported)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Cill to floor corroded (jacking point)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass95,708 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    95,708 miles
    Test number
    265913538196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail95,708 miles (+2,029)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,708 miles
    Test number
    176285282917
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake bind to mot limits.

  17. Pass93,679 miles (+1,810)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    93,679 miles
    Test number
    716160554807

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass91,869 miles (+1,413)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    91,869 miles
    Test number
    365156124203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass90,456 miles (+1,690)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    90,456 miles
    Test number
    376364233476
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • NoteExhaust tailpipe outer layer deteriorated
    • NoteOuter rear tyres slightly deteriorated
    • NoteSlight corrosion of rear coil springs

  20. Pass88,766 miles (+1,908)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    88,766 miles
    Test number
    525846522281
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres are cracking
    • NoteRear box of exhaust slightly deteriated

  21. Pass86,858 miles (+2,413)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    86,858 miles
    Test number
    167435641258
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perished

  22. Pass84,445 miles (+2,474)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    84,445 miles
    Test number
    132843540213
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  23. Pass81,971 miles (+2,890)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    81,971 miles
    Test number
    333442039472
    • NoteHeadlights weak patterns....
    • NoteWipers weak clearing screen..

  24. Pass79,081 miles (+2,486)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    79,081 miles
    Test number
    490795248262
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  25. Pass76,595 miles (+2,245)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    76,595 miles
    Test number
    561520747281
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  26. Pass74,350 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    74,350 miles
    Test number
    372393136447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T63 JLS

Does T63 JLS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T63 JLS is valid until 12 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T63 JLS?
The MOT on T63 JLS is valid until 12 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T63 JLS done?
T63 JLS was recorded at 109,876 miles at its MOT on 13 Aug 2026, an average of 1,778 miles a year.
Has T63 JLS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T63 JLS has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on T63 JLS ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 10 Aug 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T63 JLS find?
T63 JLS passed its latest MOT on 13 Aug 2026 with 11 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 8 more.

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