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Ford Focus

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,596 cc

T823 JVGMOT history

T823 JVG is a silver petrol Ford Focus first used on 17 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 20 Oct 2025 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 163,550 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 20 Oct 2025
Mileage
163,550 mi
At MOT on 8 Oct 2025
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,849 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T823 JVG
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
17 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
8 Oct 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

T823 JVG was last recorded at 163,550 miles on 8 Oct 2025, 2,170 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
161,380 miles · 10 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
2,170 miles
Average per year
3,849 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 163,550 miles
  • 2024 – 161,380 miles
  • 2023 – 158,965 miles
  • 2022 – 156,589 miles
  • 2021 – 154,469 miles
  • 2020 – 152,358 miles
  • 2019 – 150,051 miles
  • 2018 – 147,326 miles
  • 2017 – 144,525 miles
  • 2016 – 141,476 miles
  • 2015 – 138,514 miles
  • 2014 – 135,368 miles
  • 2013 – 131,821 miles
  • 2012 – 127,932 miles
  • 2011 – 124,937 miles
  • 2010 – 122,107 miles
  • 2009 – 119,580 miles
  • 2008 – 111,944 miles
  • 2007 – 100,408 miles
  • 2006 – 90,464 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail163,550 miles
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFuel tank bracket corroded
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle corroded

What MOT failures 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.

  • Rear tank fill pipes corroded.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

23 tests since 12 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail163,550 miles (+2,170)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,550 miles
    Test number
    998280039862
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank bracket corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle corroded

  2. Pass161,380 miles (+2,415)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    161,380 miles
    Test number
    872009911193
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight leak of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle corroded but not excessive

  3. Pass158,965 miles (+2,376)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    158,965 miles
    Test number
    969724793947
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension rod damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass156,589 miles (+2,120)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    156,589 miles
    Test number
    593498366081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass154,469 miles (+2,111)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    154,469 miles
    Test number
    492712399439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass152,358 miles (+2,307)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    152,358 miles
    Test number
    881332695865

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass150,051 miles (+2,725)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    150,051 miles
    Test number
    236129347720
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryClutch starting to slip
    • AdvisoryMain beam switch loose

  8. Pass147,326 miles (+2,801)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    147,326 miles
    Test number
    545818698521

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass144,525 miles (+3,049)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    144,525 miles
    Test number
    498208614286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass141,476 miles (+2,962)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    141,476 miles
    Test number
    253626075145
    • AdvisoryO/s/r metal brake pipe starting rust

  11. Pass138,514 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    138,514 miles
    Test number
    976661448773
    • AdvisoryRear tank fill pipes corroded.

  12. Fail138,514 miles (+3,146)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,514 miles
    Test number
    919093778887
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear tank fill pipes corroded.

  13. Pass135,368 miles (+3,547)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    135,368 miles
    Test number
    536646784201
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass131,821 miles (+3,889)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    131,821 miles
    Test number
    866943083212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass127,932 miles (+2,995)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    127,932 miles
    Test number
    409216682286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail124,937 miles1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,937 miles
    Test number
    675801191217
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass124,937 miles (+2,830)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    124,937 miles
    Test number
    727701891242
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Fail122,107 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,107 miles
    Test number
    322374280430
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  19. Pass122,107 miles (+2,527)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    122,107 miles
    Test number
    543214480265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass119,580 miles (+7,636)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    119,580 miles
    Test number
    693605089293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass111,944 miles (+11,536)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    111,944 miles
    Test number
    544017688270
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  22. Pass100,408 miles (+9,944)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    100,408 miles
    Test number
    500505477250
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  23. Pass90,464 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    90,464 miles
    Test number
    343105786418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T823 JVG

Does T823 JVG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T823 JVG expired on 20 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T823 JVG?
The MOT on T823 JVG expired on 20 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T823 JVG done?
T823 JVG was recorded at 163,550 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2025, an average of 3,849 miles a year.
Has T823 JVG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T823 JVG has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on T823 JVG 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 T823 JVG find?
T823 JVG failed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2025 with 3 major defects and 6 advisories: exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits; exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits; offside rear suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn, and 6 more.

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