Ford Focus
Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,388 cc
T742 JBEMOT history
T742 JBE is a silver petrol Ford Focus first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 16 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 44,763 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 16 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 44,763 mi
- At MOT on 17 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 21 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 991 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T742 JBE
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Focus
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,388 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 1 Mar 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 16 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T742 JBE was last recorded at 44,763 miles on 17 Sept 2026, 128 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 44,635 miles · 4 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 128 miles
- Average per year
- 991 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 44,763 miles
- 2025 – 44,635 miles
- 2024 – 44,405 miles
- 2023 – 43,941 miles
- 2022 – 42,818 miles
- 2021 – 39,229 miles
- 2020 – 39,076 miles
- 2019 – 38,633 miles
- 2018 – 38,284 miles
- 2017 – 37,462 miles
- 2016 – 36,748 miles
- 2015 – 36,014 miles
- 2014 – 35,172 miles
- 2013 – 34,396 miles
- 2012 – 33,358 miles
- 2011 – 32,300 miles
- 2010 – 30,935 miles
- 2009 – 29,587 miles
- 2008 – 28,178 miles
- 2007 – 26,391 miles
- 2006 – 24,301 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass44,763 miles
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension components heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension components heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension components heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension components heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2023
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.
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2008
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
26 tests since 26 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass44,763 miles (+128)23 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 44,763 miles
- Test number
- 198136404314
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension components heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension components heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension components heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension components heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass44,635 miles13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 44,635 miles
- Test number
- 549542185775
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (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 Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front 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 Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail44,635 miles (+230)1 major13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,635 miles
- Test number
- 733272441281
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (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 Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front 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 Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass44,405 miles (+5)2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 44,405 miles
- Test number
- 946643875538
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail44,400 miles (+459)3 major2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,400 miles
- Test number
- 588173500939
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill marked in (yellow chalk) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill marked in (yellow chalk) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass43,941 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 43,941 miles
- Test number
- 156287378065
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner sill corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner sill corroded
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail43,941 miles (+1,123)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,941 miles
- Test number
- 214215557567
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner sill corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner sill corroded
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass42,818 miles (+3,589)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 42,818 miles
- Test number
- 583631329541
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner sill starting to corrode
- AdvisoryNearside door mirror class damaged/cracked
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner sill starting to corrode
Pass39,229 miles (+153)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 39,229 miles
- Test number
- 609495227727
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,076 miles (+443)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 39,076 miles
- Test number
- 960964346326
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,633 miles (+349)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 38,633 miles
- Test number
- 450510350221
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,284 miles (+822)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 38,284 miles
- Test number
- 921736017079
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,462 miles (+714)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 37,462 miles
- Test number
- 730229879735
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Pass36,748 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 36,748 miles
- Test number
- 636421167820
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail36,748 miles (+734)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 36,748 miles
- Test number
- 979053015948
- FailureNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Pass36,014 miles (+842)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 36,014 miles
- Test number
- 466200125091
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,172 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 35,172 miles
- Test number
- 405831324071
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail35,172 miles (+776)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 35,172 miles
- Test number
- 759071924040
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass34,396 miles (+1,038)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 34,396 miles
- Test number
- 895670913097
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,358 miles (+1,058)3 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 33,358 miles
- Test number
- 929130712053
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteN/s/r Tyre wall indented (Inner and outer)
- NoteO/s/r Tyre wall indented (Inner and outer)
- NoteN/s/f Tyre wall indented (Inner and outer)
Pass32,300 miles (+1,365)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 32,300 miles
- Test number
- 767002411024
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,935 miles (+1,348)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 30,935 miles
- Test number
- 112332410034
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass29,587 miles (+1,409)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 29,587 miles
- Test number
- 952324019045
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,178 miles (+1,787)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 28,178 miles
- Test number
- 552807318094
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Pass26,391 miles (+2,090)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 26,391 miles
- Test number
- 153142527004
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Pass24,301 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2007
- Odometer
- 24,301 miles
- Test number
- 103786526051
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Questions about T742 JBE
- Does T742 JBE currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T742 JBE is valid until 16 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T742 JBE?
- The MOT on T742 JBE is valid until 16 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T742 JBE done?
- T742 JBE was recorded at 44,763 miles at its MOT on 17 Sept 2026, an average of 991 miles a year.
- Has T742 JBE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T742 JBE has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jul 2025.
- Has the mileage on T742 JBE 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 T742 JBE find?
- T742 JBE passed its latest MOT on 17 Sept 2026 with 23 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; fuel pipe/s corroded; nearside front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule, and 20 more.
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