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Ford Focus

Black · Petrol · 2013 · 998 cc

J9 HJLMOT history

J9 HJL is a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 31 Oct 2013. Its MOT is valid until 25 Aug 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 113,550 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Aug 2026.

J9 HJL black Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Aug 2027
Mileage
113,550 mi
At MOT on 20 Aug 2026
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,643 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J9 HJL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
998 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
31 Oct 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J9 HJL was last recorded at 113,550 miles on 20 Aug 2026, 8,488 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
105,062 miles · 20 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
8,488 miles
Average per year
8,643 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 113,550 miles
  • 2025 – 105,062 miles
  • 2024 – 95,976 miles
  • 2023 – 87,800 miles
  • 2022 – 79,513 miles
  • 2021 – 72,451 miles
  • 2020 – 64,358 miles
  • 2019 – 57,613 miles
  • 2018 – 47,449 miles
  • 2017 – 37,848 miles
  • 2016 – 28,718 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,550 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

Full MOT history

14 tests since 26 Oct 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,550 miles (+8,488)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    113,550 miles
    Test number
    134918791380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass105,062 miles (+9,086)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    105,062 miles
    Test number
    788834365516
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass95,976 miles (+8,176)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    95,976 miles
    Test number
    168073043886
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass87,800 miles (+8,287)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    87,800 miles
    Test number
    686819304096
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  5. Pass79,513 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    79,513 miles
    Test number
    458133841391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail79,512 miles (+7,061)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,512 miles
    Test number
    898338297027
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass72,451 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    72,451 miles
    Test number
    719385599365
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Fail72,451 miles (+8,093)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,451 miles
    Test number
    327830960813
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Pass64,358 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    64,358 miles
    Test number
    950188563845

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail64,358 miles (+6,745)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,358 miles
    Test number
    956793328895
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass57,613 miles (+10,164)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    57,613 miles
    Test number
    813917718054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass47,449 miles (+9,601)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    47,449 miles
    Test number
    970240634180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass37,848 miles (+9,130)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    37,848 miles
    Test number
    411606204329
    • AdvisoryNearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  14. Pass28,718 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    28,718 miles
    Test number
    964415787474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J9 HJL

Does J9 HJL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J9 HJL is valid until 25 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on J9 HJL?
The MOT on J9 HJL is valid until 25 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J9 HJL done?
J9 HJL was recorded at 113,550 miles at its MOT on 20 Aug 2026, an average of 8,643 miles a year.
Has J9 HJL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J9 HJL has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on J9 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 J9 HJL find?
J9 HJL passed its latest MOT on 20 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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