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Ford Focus

Grey · Petrol · 2007 · 1,596 cc

J9 HONMOT history

J9 HON is a grey petrol Ford Focus first used on 28 Jun 2007. Its MOT is valid until 18 Jun 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 98,345 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jun 2026.

J9 HON grey Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Jun 2027
Mileage
98,345 mi
At MOT on 19 Jun 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,157 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J9 HON
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
28 Jun 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J9 HON was last recorded at 98,345 miles on 19 Jun 2026, 3,413 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,932 miles · 8 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
3,413 miles
Average per year
5,157 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 98,345 miles
  • 2025 – 94,932 miles
  • 2024 – 91,292 miles
  • 2023 – 86,988 miles
  • 2022 – 82,752 miles
  • 2021 – 78,386 miles
  • 2020 – 74,687 miles
  • 2019 – 70,667 miles
  • 2018 – 66,476 miles
  • 2017 – 61,503 miles
  • 2016 – 55,829 miles
  • 2015 – 50,532 miles
  • 2014 – 44,844 miles
  • 2013 – 39,348 miles
  • 2012 – 32,698 miles
  • 2011 – 25,117 miles
  • 2010 – 15,987 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,345 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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.

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Fluid leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

24 tests since 24 May 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,345 miles (+3,413)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    98,345 miles
    Test number
    141126724277
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass94,932 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    94,932 miles
    Test number
    245259001130
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front wings corroded

  3. Fail94,932 miles (+3,640)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,932 miles
    Test number
    125089097290
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front wings corroded

  4. Pass91,292 miles (+5)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    91,292 miles
    Test number
    699573370595
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryHeat shield loose

  5. Fail91,287 miles (+4,299)2 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,287 miles
    Test number
    648118808901
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryHeat shield loose

  6. Pass86,988 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    86,988 miles
    Test number
    656302796604
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive power steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail86,988 miles (+4,236)1 dangerous2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,988 miles
    Test number
    601017481576
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive power steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass82,752 miles (+4,366)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    82,752 miles
    Test number
    265667371328
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive prescribed area of trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive prescribed area of trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  9. Pass78,386 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    78,386 miles
    Test number
    324314820131
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm also worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

  10. Fail78,386 miles (+3,699)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,386 miles
    Test number
    136535427543
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm also worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

  11. Pass74,687 miles (+4,020)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    74,687 miles
    Test number
    564121504444
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm of tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Both driveshaft seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

  12. Pass70,667 miles (+4,191)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    70,667 miles
    Test number
    397049793973
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread 3mm and worn slightly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Pass66,476 miles (+4,973)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    66,476 miles
    Test number
    316716787853
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly loose Heat shield (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass61,503 miles (+5,674)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    61,503 miles
    Test number
    825816981444
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass55,829 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    55,829 miles
    Test number
    311602665435
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail55,829 miles (+5,297)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,829 miles
    Test number
    298881317047
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass50,532 miles (+5,688)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    50,532 miles
    Test number
    387569885151
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  18. Pass44,844 miles (+5,496)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    44,844 miles
    Test number
    237820394185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass39,348 miles (+6,650)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    39,348 miles
    Test number
    276962893110
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  20. Pass32,698 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    32,698 miles
    Test number
    378048872148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail32,690 miles (+7,573)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,690 miles
    Test number
    317302372192
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  22. Pass25,117 miles (+9,130)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    25,117 miles
    Test number
    906874871147
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  23. Pass15,987 miles (+527)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    15,987 miles
    Test number
    103934390198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass15,460 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2011
    Odometer
    15,460 miles
    Test number
    421234840178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J9 HON

Does J9 HON currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J9 HON is valid until 18 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on J9 HON?
The MOT on J9 HON is valid until 18 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J9 HON done?
J9 HON was recorded at 98,345 miles at its MOT on 19 Jun 2026, an average of 5,157 miles a year.
Has J9 HON ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J9 HON has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on J9 HON 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 HON find?
J9 HON passed its latest MOT on 19 Jun 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge, and 2 more.

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