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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,596 cc

T683 JARMOT history

T683 JAR is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 20 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 8 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 107,826 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Mar 2027
Mileage
107,826 mi
At MOT on 9 Mar 2026
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
3,639 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T683 JAR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
20 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T683 JAR was last recorded at 107,826 miles on 9 Mar 2026, 3,855 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,971 miles · 5 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
3,855 miles
Average per year
3,639 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 107,826 miles
  • 2025 – 103,971 miles
  • 2023 – 99,111 miles
  • 2022 – 94,520 miles
  • 2021 – 89,709 miles
  • 2020 – 85,755 miles
  • 2019 – 80,268 miles
  • 2018 – 74,100 miles
  • 2017 – 67,462 miles
  • 2016 – 61,008 miles
  • 2015 – 53,983 miles
  • 2014 – 48,279 miles
  • 2013 – 44,355 miles
  • 2012 – 44,171 miles
  • 2011 – 43,739 miles
  • 2010 – 43,314 miles
  • 2009 – 43,115 miles
  • 2008 – 42,637 miles
  • 2007 – 41,161 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,826 miles
  • AdvisoryCoolant leak
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front D bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear, on inner edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

31 tests since 16 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass107,826 miles (+3,855)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    107,826 miles
    Test number
    406244441669
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass103,971 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    103,971 miles
    Test number
    630667942041
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Fail103,971 miles (+4,860)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,971 miles
    Test number
    670556005477
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass99,111 miles (+4,591)2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    99,111 miles
    Test number
    276676661076
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

  5. Pass94,520 miles (+4,811)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    94,520 miles
    Test number
    974615867977
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass89,709 miles (+24)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    89,709 miles
    Test number
    401761361072
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail89,685 miles (+3,930)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,685 miles
    Test number
    947789314080
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass85,755 miles (+5,487)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    85,755 miles
    Test number
    228364853106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass80,268 miles (+90)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    80,268 miles
    Test number
    620986386022
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear, on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail80,178 miles (+6,078)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,178 miles
    Test number
    665026624362
    • DangerousTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear, on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass74,100 miles (+109)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    74,100 miles
    Test number
    999396646049
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Fail73,991 miles (+6,529)1 dangerous5 major1 repaired2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,991 miles
    Test number
    269822486010
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass67,462 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    67,462 miles
    Test number
    925400487377
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail67,462 miles (+6,454)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,462 miles
    Test number
    753574552168
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass61,008 miles (+58)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    61,008 miles
    Test number
    966897412907
    • AdvisoryN/S/F tyre wearing thin on inner shoulder.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Fail60,950 miles (+6,967)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,950 miles
    Test number
    904739411738
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryN/S/F tyre wearing thin on inner shoulder.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass53,983 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    53,983 miles
    Test number
    528414520083
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  18. Fail53,983 miles (+5,704)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,983 miles
    Test number
    615483200430
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  19. Pass48,279 miles (+179)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    48,279 miles
    Test number
    906341924394
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  20. Fail48,100 miles (+3,745)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,100 miles
    Test number
    715031914366
    • FailureOffside Front drive shaft support bearing excessively worn (2.5.C.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  21. Pass44,355 miles (+184)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    44,355 miles
    Test number
    107728193224
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  22. Pass44,171 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    44,171 miles
    Test number
    446529212322
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  23. Fail44,168 miles (+429)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,168 miles
    Test number
    667239612378
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  24. Pass43,739 miles (+425)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    43,739 miles
    Test number
    615405111376
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  25. Pass43,314 miles (+3)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    43,314 miles
    Test number
    864530920331
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  26. Fail43,311 miles (+196)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,311 miles
    Test number
    450756310395
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • FailureNearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  27. Pass43,115 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    43,115 miles
    Test number
    480547619466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail43,109 miles (+472)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,109 miles
    Test number
    764196319334
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  29. Pass42,637 miles (+1,476)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    42,637 miles
    Test number
    892869918374
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteWASHER BOTTLE REQUIRES EMPTYING AND WASHING OUT TO REMOVE SLIME RESIDUE

  30. Pass41,161 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    41,161 miles
    Test number
    391506817336
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  31. PassMileage not read1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    662490426337
    • NoteExhaust centre and rear sections in poor condition †o/s rear tyre low

Questions about T683 JAR

Does T683 JAR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T683 JAR is valid until 8 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T683 JAR?
The MOT on T683 JAR is valid until 8 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T683 JAR done?
T683 JAR was recorded at 107,826 miles at its MOT on 9 Mar 2026, an average of 3,639 miles a year.
Has T683 JAR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T683 JAR has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on T683 JAR 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 T683 JAR find?
T683 JAR passed its latest MOT on 9 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: coolant leak; front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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