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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,388 cc

T731 JBPMOT history

T731 JBP is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 17 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 18 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 27,062 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Mar 2027
Mileage
27,062 mi
At MOT on 19 Mar 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,175 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T731 JBP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,388 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
17 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T731 JBP was last recorded at 27,062 miles on 19 Mar 2026, 916 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Feb 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 23 Jan 2020: 24,007 miles, lower than 24,333 miles on 16 Jan 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
26,146 miles · 11 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
916 miles
Average per year
1,175 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 27,062 miles
  • 2025 – 26,146 miles
  • 2024 – 25,445 miles
  • 2023 – 25,034 miles
  • 2022 – 24,723 miles
  • 2021 – 24,386 miles
  • 2020 – 24,007 miles
  • 2019 – 24,333 miles
  • 2018 – 22,765 miles
  • 2017 – 22,088 miles
  • 2016 – 21,262 miles
  • 2015 – 20,718 miles
  • 2014 – 19,774 miles
  • 2013 – 18,673 miles
  • 2012 – 17,505 miles
  • 2011 – 15,942 miles
  • 2010 – 14,281 miles
  • 2009 – 12,576 miles
  • 2008 – 9,772 miles
  • 2007 – 6,598 miles
  • 2006 – 3,488 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass27,062 miles
  • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded Neck
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

29 tests since 22 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass27,062 miles (+916)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    27,062 miles
    Test number
    829393815738
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded Neck
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass26,146 miles (+701)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    26,146 miles
    Test number
    376093565327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass25,445 miles (+411)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    25,445 miles
    Test number
    269476744393
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass25,034 miles (+311)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    25,034 miles
    Test number
    869920175274
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass24,723 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    24,723 miles
    Test number
    867986231507

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail24,723 miles (+337)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,723 miles
    Test number
    443534525315
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass24,386 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    24,386 miles
    Test number
    443564529334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail24,386 miles (+379)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,386 miles
    Test number
    276307317457
    • MajorFuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass24,007 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    24,007 miles
    Test number
    405831954458
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPossible battery leaking

  10. Fail24,007 miles (-326)1 dangerous5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,007 miles
    Test number
    106307409510
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPossible battery leaking

  11. Pass24,333 miles (+1,568)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    24,333 miles
    Test number
    666878891258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass22,765 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    22,765 miles
    Test number
    233606071929

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail22,765 miles (+677)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,765 miles
    Test number
    979696694254
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  14. Pass22,088 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    22,088 miles
    Test number
    111818568579

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail22,088 miles (+826)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,088 miles
    Test number
    547771953851
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  16. Pass21,262 miles (+544)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    21,262 miles
    Test number
    254110563922

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass20,718 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    20,718 miles
    Test number
    949511655063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail20,718 miles (+944)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,718 miles
    Test number
    246981555034
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  19. Pass19,774 miles (+1,101)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    19,774 miles
    Test number
    136529044053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass18,673 miles (+1,168)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    18,673 miles
    Test number
    225490953069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass17,505 miles (+1,563)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    17,505 miles
    Test number
    386272052089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail15,942 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,942 miles
    Test number
    486894851010
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

  23. Pass15,942 miles (+1,661)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    15,942 miles
    Test number
    969004651044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass14,281 miles (+1,705)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    14,281 miles
    Test number
    103794960098
    • NoteReverse light inoperative

  25. Pass12,576 miles (+2,804)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    12,576 miles
    Test number
    271637479031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass9,772 miles (+3,174)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    9,772 miles
    Test number
    722012858098
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  27. Pass6,598 miles (+3,110)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    6,598 miles
    Test number
    133691257005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass3,488 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    3,488 miles
    Test number
    480203756025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail3,488 miles1 dangerous1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    3,488 miles
    Test number
    344143256059
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteExhaust centre and rear boxes corroded
    • NoteRear wiperblade split

Questions about T731 JBP

Does T731 JBP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T731 JBP is valid until 18 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T731 JBP?
The MOT on T731 JBP is valid until 18 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T731 JBP done?
T731 JBP was recorded at 27,062 miles at its MOT on 19 Mar 2026, an average of 1,175 miles a year.
Has T731 JBP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T731 JBP has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on T731 JBP ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 23 Jan 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T731 JBP find?
T731 JBP passed its latest MOT on 19 Mar 2026 with 5 advisories: fuel pipe/s corroded neck; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; oil leak, but not excessive, and 2 more.

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