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Ford Focus

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,596 cc

T845 JLBMOT history

T845 JLB is a red petrol Ford Focus first used on 30 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 27 Mar 2023 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 80,190 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Mar 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 27 Mar 2023
Mileage
80,190 mi
At MOT on 25 Mar 2023
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,385 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T845 JLB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
25 Mar 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

T845 JLB was last recorded at 80,190 miles on 25 Mar 2023, 1,179 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,011 miles · 12 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
1,179 miles
Average per year
3,385 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 80,190 miles
  • 2022 – 79,011 miles
  • 2021 – 77,279 miles
  • 2020 – 75,410 miles
  • 2019 – 65,266 miles
  • 2018 – 53,907 miles
  • 2017 – 44,399 miles
  • 2016 – 43,087 miles
  • 2015 – 41,653 miles
  • 2014 – 39,985 miles
  • 2013 – 38,025 miles
  • 2012 – 35,717 miles
  • 2011 – 33,520 miles
  • 2010 – 31,388 miles
  • 2009 – 29,219 miles
  • 2008 – 26,348 miles
  • 2007 – 24,466 miles
  • 2006 – 22,489 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail80,190 miles
  • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryFront Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
  • AdvisoryFuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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.

  • Nearside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

Full MOT history

26 tests since 7 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail80,190 miles (+1,179)2 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,190 miles
    Test number
    944363907979
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryFuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  2. Pass79,011 miles (+1,732)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    79,011 miles
    Test number
    812616163693

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass77,279 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    77,279 miles
    Test number
    996884707974

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail77,278 miles (+1,868)8 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,278 miles
    Test number
    805610287885
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle efficiency low (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible dirty (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass75,410 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    75,410 miles
    Test number
    442365877583
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn inner edge ADVICE REPLACING

  6. Fail75,410 miles (+10,144)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,410 miles
    Test number
    806666173100
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass65,266 miles (+11,359)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    65,266 miles
    Test number
    904939953359
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre tiny cracks outer edge
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHand brake travel

  8. Pass53,907 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    53,907 miles
    Test number
    552048195241
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  9. Fail53,907 miles (+9,508)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,907 miles
    Test number
    968500959555
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  10. Pass44,399 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    44,399 miles
    Test number
    241050566885

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail44,399 miles (+1,312)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,399 miles
    Test number
    728591399476
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

  12. Pass43,087 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    43,087 miles
    Test number
    654701642179
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Fail43,087 miles (+1,434)7 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,087 miles
    Test number
    620488682097
    • Repaired at testCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Pass41,653 miles (+1,668)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    41,653 miles
    Test number
    935659055058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail39,985 miles4 repaired5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,985 miles
    Test number
    516778374008
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • Note............Thanx 4visiting us..........
    • NoteExhaust baffles have rotted
    • NoteHeadlamp lens are deeriorating
    • NoteRear coil springs are badly corroded
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  16. Pass39,985 miles (+1,960)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    39,985 miles
    Test number
    695028174097
    • Note............Thanx 4visiting us..........
    • NoteExhaust baffles have rotted
    • NoteHeadlamp lens are deeriorating
    • NoteRear coil springs are badly corroded
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  17. Pass38,025 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    38,025 miles
    Test number
    976444663023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail38,025 miles (+2,308)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,025 miles
    Test number
    147064063067
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  19. Pass35,717 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    35,717 miles
    Test number
    627676362005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail35,717 miles (+2,197)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,717 miles
    Test number
    756696062047
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteAll 4 tyres starting to crack on side walls

  21. Pass33,520 miles (+2,132)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    33,520 miles
    Test number
    746850061023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass31,388 miles (+2,169)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    31,388 miles
    Test number
    793649860022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass29,219 miles (+2,871)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    29,219 miles
    Test number
    623607189042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass26,348 miles (+1,882)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    26,348 miles
    Test number
    301698968082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass24,466 miles (+1,977)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    24,466 miles
    Test number
    194837667418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass22,489 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    22,489 miles
    Test number
    361176766049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T845 JLB

Does T845 JLB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T845 JLB expired on 27 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T845 JLB?
The MOT on T845 JLB expired on 27 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T845 JLB done?
T845 JLB was recorded at 80,190 miles at its MOT on 25 Mar 2023, an average of 3,385 miles a year.
Has T845 JLB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T845 JLB has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on T845 JLB 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 T845 JLB find?
T845 JLB failed its latest MOT on 25 Mar 2023 with 2 major defects, 1 minor defect and 9 advisories: nearside rear coil spring fractured or broken; windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid; offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated, and 9 more.

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