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Ford Focus

White · Diesel · 2013 · 1,560 cc

F7 HJLMOT history

F7 HJL is a white diesel Ford Focus first used on 7 May 2013. Its MOT is valid until 8 Feb 2027 and it has passed 11 of 19 MOT tests, with 97,690 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jan 2026.

F7 HJL white Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Feb 2027
Mileage
97,690 mi
At MOT on 30 Jan 2026
MOT tests
19
11 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,214 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
F7 HJL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
7 May 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

F7 HJL was last recorded at 97,690 miles on 30 Jan 2026, 6,182 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,508 miles · 5 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
6,182 miles
Average per year
7,214 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 97,690 miles
  • 2025 – 91,508 miles
  • 2024 – 84,873 miles
  • 2023 – 77,746 miles
  • 2022 – 71,139 miles
  • 2021 – 63,285 miles
  • 2020 – 56,597 miles
  • 2019 – 49,560 miles
  • 2018 – 42,226 miles
  • 2017 – 35,056 miles
  • 2016 – 26,960 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,690 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake cable damaged but not to excess Nearside and Offside rear park brake cables are slightly corroded (1.1.15 (a))
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Nearside and Offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside rear = 3.7mm, Offside rear = 3.1mm, and inner edges of tread are worn (recommend replace) (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Brake pipe slightly damaged offside front to rear metal brake pipe powder coating is swelled

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear trailing arm bushes are deteriorated/worn (recommend replace)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front = 2.7mm (recommend replace)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

19 tests since 11 Apr 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,690 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    97,690 miles
    Test number
    972390835778
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake cable damaged but not to excess Nearside and Offside rear park brake cables are slightly corroded (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Nearside and Offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside rear = 3.7mm, Offside rear = 3.1mm, and inner edges of tread are worn (recommend replace) (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail97,690 miles (+6,182)2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,690 miles
    Test number
    700600933026
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake cable damaged but not to excess Nearside and Offside rear park brake cables are slightly corroded (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Nearside and Offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside rear = 3.7mm, Offside rear = 3.1mm, and inner edges of tread are worn (recommend replace) (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass91,508 miles (+62)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    91,508 miles
    Test number
    441305905753
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly damaged offside front to rear metal brake pipe powder coating is swelled (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear trailing arm bushes are deteriorated/worn (recommend replace) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front = 2.7mm (recommend replace) (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail91,446 miles (+6,573)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,446 miles
    Test number
    376939540783
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly damaged offside front to rear metal brake pipe powder coating is swelled (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear trailing arm bushes are deteriorated/worn (recommend replace) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front = 2.7mm (recommend replace) (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass84,873 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    84,873 miles
    Test number
    844668224626
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail84,873 miles (+7,127)3 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,873 miles
    Test number
    890545267781
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass77,746 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    77,746 miles
    Test number
    213939575459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail77,742 miles (+6,603)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,742 miles
    Test number
    406652656848
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

  9. Pass71,139 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    71,139 miles
    Test number
    838143001712

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail71,135 miles (+7,850)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,135 miles
    Test number
    537328090858
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass63,285 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    63,285 miles
    Test number
    273796713928

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail63,285 miles (+6,688)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,285 miles
    Test number
    623248726563
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass56,597 miles (+7,037)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    56,597 miles
    Test number
    154686409342
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  14. Pass49,560 miles (+7,334)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    49,560 miles
    Test number
    115258476108
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  15. Pass42,226 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    42,226 miles
    Test number
    123102369638
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre cracking between tread slightly

  16. Fail42,226 miles (+7,170)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,226 miles
    Test number
    470749563232
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre cracking between tread slightly

  17. Pass35,056 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2018
    Odometer
    35,056 miles
    Test number
    873009994793

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail35,056 miles (+8,096)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,056 miles
    Test number
    531574015560
    • FailureNearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

  19. Pass26,960 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2017
    Odometer
    26,960 miles
    Test number
    155574812581

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about F7 HJL

Does F7 HJL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on F7 HJL is valid until 8 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on F7 HJL?
The MOT on F7 HJL is valid until 8 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has F7 HJL done?
F7 HJL was recorded at 97,690 miles at its MOT on 30 Jan 2026, an average of 7,214 miles a year.
Has F7 HJL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. F7 HJL has failed 8 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on F7 HJL 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 F7 HJL find?
F7 HJL passed its latest MOT on 30 Jan 2026 with 6 advisories: anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened rear; brake cable damaged but not to excess nearside and offside rear park brake cables are slightly corroded; coil spring corroded nearside and offside rear, and 3 more.

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