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Ford Focus

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,596 cc

T688 JTRMOT history

T688 JTR is a silver petrol Ford Focus first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 25 Jan 2026 and it has passed 21 of 34 MOT tests, with 176,853 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jan 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 25 Jan 2026
Mileage
176,853 mi
At MOT on 16 Jan 2025
MOT tests
34
21 passed · 13 failed
Per year
6,675 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T688 JTR
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
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T688 JTR was last recorded at 176,853 miles on 16 Jan 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jan 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 12 Jan 2018: 122,639 miles, lower than 164,597 miles on 5 Jan 2017.

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
176,853 miles · 15 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
6,675 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 176,853 miles
  • 2024 – 169,110 miles
  • 2023 – 161,254 miles
  • 2022 – 153,500 miles
  • 2021 – 145,201 miles
  • 2020 – 139,486 miles
  • 2019 – 130,933 miles
  • 2018 – 122,641 miles
  • 2017 – 164,597 miles
  • 2016 – 110,132 miles
  • 2015 – 105,447 miles
  • 2014 – 100,976 miles
  • 2013 – 97,741 miles
  • 2012 – 95,557 miles
  • 2011 – 88,813 miles
  • 2010 – 81,606 miles
  • 2009 – 73,643 miles
  • 2008 – 66,007 miles
  • 2007 – 59,316 miles
  • 2006 – 53,919 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass176,853 miles
  • MinorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2020

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 Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Body has slight corrosion around rear axle mountings (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

34 tests since 17 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass176,853 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    176,853 miles
    Test number
    519967526886
    • MinorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail176,853 miles (+7,743)1 dangerous2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,853 miles
    Test number
    239419111625
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass169,110 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    169,110 miles
    Test number
    765451833561
    • 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail169,110 miles (+7,856)2 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,110 miles
    Test number
    978208277071
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass161,254 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    161,254 miles
    Test number
    371451376892
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail161,254 miles (+7,754)1 dangerous12 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,254 miles
    Test number
    980696889717
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust hanger broken
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass153,500 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    153,500 miles
    Test number
    171380274832
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail153,500 miles (+8,299)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,500 miles
    Test number
    491816616653
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass145,201 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    145,201 miles
    Test number
    648274392555
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  10. Fail145,200 miles (+5,714)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,200 miles
    Test number
    732002769345
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass139,486 miles (+8,553)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    139,486 miles
    Test number
    760000241943
    • AdvisoryGeneral age related underbody corrosion.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass130,933 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    130,933 miles
    Test number
    286165910127
    • AdvisoryNearside wing mirror taped on
    • AdvisoryRear sub frame corrision rear

  13. Fail130,931 miles (+8,290)3 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,931 miles
    Test number
    170887252699
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside wing mirror taped on
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and under in flated (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear sub frame corrision rear

  14. Pass122,641 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    122,641 miles
    Test number
    688455469933
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion around rear axle mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside mirror damaged

  15. Fail122,639 miles (-41,958)1 dangerous5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,639 miles
    Test number
    110683804841
    • DangerousRear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users window insecure loose (rear) (6.1.B.1b)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion around rear axle mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside mirror damaged

  16. Pass164,597 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    164,597 miles
    Test number
    572476322721
    • AdvisoryFront metal exhaust hanger corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wiper blade split
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

  17. Fail116,597 miles (+6,465)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,597 miles
    Test number
    578353357453
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront metal exhaust hanger corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wiper blade split
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

  18. Pass110,132 miles (+4)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    110,132 miles
    Test number
    935612678533
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear under side slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryFuel pipe slightly corroded

  19. Fail110,128 miles (+4,681)4 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,128 miles
    Test number
    400120079801
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear under side slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryFuel pipe slightly corroded

  20. Pass105,447 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    105,447 miles
    Test number
    146911655428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass105,445 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    105,445 miles
    Test number
    858511225087
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  22. Fail105,445 miles (+4,469)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,445 miles
    Test number
    385011325080
    • FailureNearside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  23. Pass100,976 miles (+194)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    100,976 miles
    Test number
    707769554022
    • NoteVatious underbody components corroded

  24. Fail100,782 miles (+3,041)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,782 miles
    Test number
    167649444070
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteVatious underbody components corroded

  25. Pass97,741 miles (+2,184)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    97,741 miles
    Test number
    186420483051
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth headlights outter lenses slightly deteriorated
    • NoteBoth rear springs slightly corroded
    • NoteBoth rear suspension arms rubber bushes slightly deteriorated
    • NoteRear exhaust slightly deteriorated

  26. Pass95,557 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    95,557 miles
    Test number
    138900522246
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres slightly cracking nearside rear tyre worn on outside edge

  27. Fail95,557 miles (+6,744)2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,557 miles
    Test number
    306230922441
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres slightly cracking nearside rear tyre worn on outside edge

  28. Pass88,813 miles (+7,207)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    88,813 miles
    Test number
    519315311205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass81,606 miles7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    81,606 miles
    Test number
    381905710459
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteFuel tank pipes corroding
    • NoteFuel tank straps corroding

  30. Fail81,606 miles (+7,963)2 failures8 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,606 miles
    Test number
    860505210247
    • FailureCentre Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteFuel tank pipes corroding
    • NoteFuel tank straps corroding

  31. Pass73,643 miles (+7,636)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    73,643 miles
    Test number
    992904429264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass66,007 miles (+6,691)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    66,007 miles
    Test number
    701619738246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Pass59,316 miles (+5,397)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    59,316 miles
    Test number
    774698927227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  34. Pass53,919 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    53,919 miles
    Test number
    291339226256
    • NoteFront tyres close to limit.

Questions about T688 JTR

Does T688 JTR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T688 JTR expired on 25 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T688 JTR?
The MOT on T688 JTR expired on 25 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T688 JTR done?
T688 JTR was recorded at 176,853 miles at its MOT on 16 Jan 2025, an average of 6,675 miles a year.
Has T688 JTR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T688 JTR has failed 13 of its 34 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on T688 JTR ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 12 Jan 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T688 JTR find?
T688 JTR passed its latest MOT on 16 Jan 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; oil leak, but not excessive.

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