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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,596 cc

T709 JGVMOT history

T709 JGV is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 25 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 160,649 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Jul 2027
Mileage
160,649 mi
At MOT on 9 Jul 2026
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,971 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T709 JGV
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
25 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T709 JGV was last recorded at 160,649 miles on 9 Jul 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
160,649 miles · 8 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,971 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 160,649 miles
  • 2025 – 148,853 miles
  • 2024 – 137,112 miles
  • 2023 – 128,519 miles
  • 2019 – 127,756 miles
  • 2018 – 125,603 miles
  • 2017 – 123,344 miles
  • 2016 – 119,986 miles
  • 2015 – 115,396 miles
  • 2014 – 110,992 miles
  • 2013 – 106,102 miles
  • 2012 – 101,644 miles
  • 2011 – 97,459 miles
  • 2010 – 92,603 miles
  • 2009 – 84,294 miles
  • 2008 – 76,314 miles
  • 2007 – 68,660 miles
  • 2006 – 59,496 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass160,649 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Stop lamp(s) not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

23 tests since 3 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass160,649 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    160,649 miles
    Test number
    596112364405
    • 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 Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Fail160,649 miles (+11,796)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,649 miles
    Test number
    516726396087
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (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 Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass148,853 miles (+6)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    148,853 miles
    Test number
    962331830799
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail148,847 miles (+197)10 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,847 miles
    Test number
    960201126449
    • MajorBrake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (rear section) (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail148,650 miles (+11,538)10 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,650 miles
    Test number
    777626999211
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded nearside front to rear/rear section (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded offside front to rear/rear section (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front and offside rear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryAll rear suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth inner sills corroded

  6. Pass137,112 miles (+23)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    137,112 miles
    Test number
    205076086893
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  7. Fail137,089 miles (+8,570)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,089 miles
    Test number
    713746452386
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass128,519 miles (+763)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    128,519 miles
    Test number
    113219512993
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass127,756 miles (+2,153)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    127,756 miles
    Test number
    326186467308
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded pipes from fuel filler to tank, ( not under pressure )

  10. Pass125,603 miles (+2,259)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    125,603 miles
    Test number
    662981960607
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion both inner lower sill panels (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  11. Pass123,344 miles (+3,358)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    123,344 miles
    Test number
    990609279753

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass119,986 miles (+4,590)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    119,986 miles
    Test number
    279900720488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass115,396 miles (+4,404)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    115,396 miles
    Test number
    648445245066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass110,992 miles (+4,890)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    110,992 miles
    Test number
    905506354025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass106,102 miles (+4,458)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    106,102 miles
    Test number
    997757243036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass101,644 miles (+4,185)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    101,644 miles
    Test number
    636043862095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass97,459 miles (+4,856)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    97,459 miles
    Test number
    718664561095
    • NoteFuel filler neck corroded

  18. Pass92,603 miles (+8,309)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    92,603 miles
    Test number
    462578450089
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn low on inside edge

  19. Pass84,294 miles (+7,980)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    84,294 miles
    Test number
    310422469005
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Fail76,314 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,314 miles
    Test number
    121968968015
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

  21. Pass76,314 miles (+7,654)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    76,314 miles
    Test number
    362088268016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass68,660 miles (+9,164)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    68,660 miles
    Test number
    700687767080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass59,496 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    59,496 miles
    Test number
    133192466094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T709 JGV

Does T709 JGV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T709 JGV is valid until 8 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T709 JGV?
The MOT on T709 JGV is valid until 8 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T709 JGV done?
T709 JGV was recorded at 160,649 miles at its MOT on 9 Jul 2026, an average of 4,971 miles a year.
Has T709 JGV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T709 JGV has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on T709 JGV 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 T709 JGV find?
T709 JGV passed its latest MOT on 9 Jul 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside rear coil spring corroded; nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside rear coil spring corroded, and 2 more.

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