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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T741 JWJMOT history

T741 JWJ is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 31 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 2 Dec 2026 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 88,958 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Dec 2026
Mileage
88,958 mi
At MOT on 3 Dec 2025
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,171 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T741 JWJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T741 JWJ was last recorded at 88,958 miles on 3 Dec 2025, 932 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,026 miles · 30 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
932 miles
Average per year
2,171 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 88,958 miles
  • 2024 – 88,026 miles
  • 2023 – 87,109 miles
  • 2022 – 85,847 miles
  • 2021 – 84,742 miles
  • 2020 – 83,719 miles
  • 2019 – 82,507 miles
  • 2018 – 80,164 miles
  • 2017 – 77,334 miles
  • 2016 – 74,887 miles
  • 2015 – 72,193 miles
  • 2014 – 69,890 miles
  • 2013 – 65,057 miles
  • 2012 – 62,192 miles
  • 2011 – 59,780 miles
  • 2010 – 58,099 miles
  • 2009 – 56,460 miles
  • 2008 – 53,050 miles
  • 2007 – 51,192 miles
  • 2006 – 48,304 miles
  • 2005 – 44,689 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,958 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2014

Full MOT history

26 tests since 12 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,958 miles (+932)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    88,958 miles
    Test number
    661108380377
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass88,026 miles (+917)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    88,026 miles
    Test number
    411452152539

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass87,109 miles (+1,262)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    87,109 miles
    Test number
    681163429277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass85,847 miles (+1,105)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    85,847 miles
    Test number
    146955381697

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass84,742 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    84,742 miles
    Test number
    621071158018
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded

  6. Fail84,742 miles (+1,023)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,742 miles
    Test number
    369464230584
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded

  7. Pass83,719 miles (+1,212)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    83,719 miles
    Test number
    230506295088
    • AdvisoryNearside headlamp lens slightly deteriorated

  8. Pass82,507 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    82,507 miles
    Test number
    958844603683
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust box rusty
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads worn low
    • AdvisoryOff side front tyre poor
    • AdvisoryOff side rear brake pipe to drum rusty
    • AdvisoryScrew in off side rear tyre

  9. Fail82,507 miles (+2,343)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,507 miles
    Test number
    111708161891
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner door sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust box rusty
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads worn low
    • AdvisoryNear side headlamp lens deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOff side front tyre poor
    • AdvisoryOff side rear brake pipe to drum rusty
    • AdvisoryScrew in off side rear tyre

  10. Pass80,164 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    80,164 miles
    Test number
    120293368697
    • AdvisoryOff side front tyre in very poor condition

  11. Fail80,163 miles (+2,829)1 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,163 miles
    Test number
    575372362505
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBrakes imbalanced across an axle off side rear low (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOff side front tyre in very poor condition

  12. Pass77,334 miles (+2,447)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    77,334 miles
    Test number
    763612062551
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres are old and perished
    • AdvisoryBoth rear coil springs are corroded

  13. Pass74,887 miles (+2,694)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    74,887 miles
    Test number
    830752606469
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryAll of the tyres are slightly perished
    • AdvisoryBoth rear springs are corroded

  14. Pass72,193 miles (+2,303)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    72,193 miles
    Test number
    858947978188
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint rack (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryN/s beam image is slightly blurred

  15. Pass69,890 miles (+4,833)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    69,890 miles
    Test number
    146455494170
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  16. Pass65,057 miles (+2,865)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    65,057 miles
    Test number
    139224313284
    • NoteRear tyres slightly perished

  17. Pass62,192 miles (+2,412)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    62,192 miles
    Test number
    627882502295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail59,780 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,780 miles
    Test number
    205766291169
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  19. Pass59,780 miles (+1,681)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    59,780 miles
    Test number
    376626191191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass58,099 miles (+1,639)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    58,099 miles
    Test number
    302033890118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass56,460 miles (+3,410)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    56,460 miles
    Test number
    273105499156
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  22. Pass53,050 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    53,050 miles
    Test number
    382533998170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail53,050 miles (+1,858)1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,050 miles
    Test number
    440053798109
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  24. Pass51,192 miles (+2,888)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    51,192 miles
    Test number
    184372097184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass48,304 miles (+3,615)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    48,304 miles
    Test number
    262303596491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass44,689 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    44,689 miles
    Test number
    324023095109
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T741 JWJ

Does T741 JWJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T741 JWJ is valid until 2 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T741 JWJ?
The MOT on T741 JWJ is valid until 2 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T741 JWJ done?
T741 JWJ was recorded at 88,958 miles at its MOT on 3 Dec 2025, an average of 2,171 miles a year.
Has T741 JWJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T741 JWJ has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on T741 JWJ 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 T741 JWJ find?
T741 JWJ passed its latest MOT on 3 Dec 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall cracking; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded, and 1 more.

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