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Ford Focus

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T653 JLAMOT history

T653 JLA is a silver petrol Ford Focus first used on 21 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 12 May 2026 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 81,925 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 May 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 12 May 2026
Mileage
81,925 mi
At MOT on 1 May 2025
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,113 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T653 JLA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
21 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 May 2026
Latest MOT test
1 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T653 JLA was last recorded at 81,925 miles on 1 May 2025, 517 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,408 miles · 13 May 2024
Between the last two tests
517 miles
Average per year
3,113 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 81,925 miles
  • 2024 – 81,408 miles
  • 2023 – 80,137 miles
  • 2022 – 79,050 miles
  • 2021 – 77,728 miles
  • 2020 – 76,816 miles
  • 2019 – 74,493 miles
  • 2018 – 71,419 miles
  • 2017 – 68,656 miles
  • 2016 – 66,044 miles
  • 2015 – 62,742 miles
  • 2014 – 58,785 miles
  • 2013 – 54,750 miles
  • 2012 – 50,916 miles
  • 2011 – 46,687 miles
  • 2010 – 42,809 miles
  • 2009 – 38,256 miles
  • 2008 – 34,406 miles
  • 2007 – 28,931 miles
  • 2006 – 22,570 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,925 miles
  • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear subframe and suspension arms covered in underseal

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 Sub-frame and suspension covered in underseal

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

27 tests since 6 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,925 miles (+517)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2026
    Odometer
    81,925 miles
    Test number
    281836823795
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe and suspension arms covered in underseal

  2. Pass81,408 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2025
    Odometer
    81,408 miles
    Test number
    465622772531
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame and suspension covered in underseal

  3. Fail81,408 miles (+1,271)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,408 miles
    Test number
    660668928591
    • MajorRear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame and suspension covered in underseal

  4. Pass80,137 miles (+1,087)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    80,137 miles
    Test number
    422964935303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass79,050 miles (+1,322)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    79,050 miles
    Test number
    190121584801
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box joint (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass77,728 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    77,728 miles
    Test number
    904154941498
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail77,728 miles (+912)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,728 miles
    Test number
    246029755806
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe too calliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe too calliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass76,816 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    76,816 miles
    Test number
    891632500491
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  9. Fail76,816 miles (+2,323)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,816 miles
    Test number
    418086866689
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  10. Pass74,493 miles (+3,074)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    74,493 miles
    Test number
    434260893142
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass71,419 miles (+2,763)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    71,419 miles
    Test number
    516477512143
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Both rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNSR tyre wearing on inside edge

  12. Pass68,656 miles (+2,612)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    68,656 miles
    Test number
    466432362491
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass66,044 miles (+3,302)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    66,044 miles
    Test number
    677326191057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass62,742 miles (+3,957)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    62,742 miles
    Test number
    889334805185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass58,785 miles (+4,035)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    58,785 miles
    Test number
    538047704130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass54,750 miles (+3,834)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    54,750 miles
    Test number
    219458493047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass50,916 miles (+4,229)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    50,916 miles
    Test number
    387639202118
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Pass46,687 miles (+3,878)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    46,687 miles
    Test number
    768602401121
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass42,809 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    42,809 miles
    Test number
    621843910190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail42,809 miles (+4,553)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,809 miles
    Test number
    501262710154
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  21. Pass38,256 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    38,256 miles
    Test number
    700230329176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail38,256 miles (+3,850)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,256 miles
    Test number
    691000029173
    • FailureNearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

  23. Pass34,406 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    34,406 miles
    Test number
    101982718146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail34,406 miles (+5,475)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,406 miles
    Test number
    971732618176
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  25. Pass28,931 miles (+6,361)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    28,931 miles
    Test number
    334050517130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass22,570 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    22,570 miles
    Test number
    821306896070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail22,570 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,570 miles
    Test number
    974686496069
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T653 JLA

Does T653 JLA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T653 JLA expired on 12 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T653 JLA?
The MOT on T653 JLA expired on 12 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T653 JLA done?
T653 JLA was recorded at 81,925 miles at its MOT on 1 May 2025, an average of 3,113 miles a year.
Has T653 JLA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T653 JLA has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on T653 JLA 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 T653 JLA find?
T653 JLA passed its latest MOT on 1 May 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; rear exhaust mounting defective, and 1 more.

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