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Ford Focus

Silver · Diesel · 2009 · 1,753 cc

J9 JKAMOT history

J9 JKA is a silver diesel Ford Focus first used on 3 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 7 Apr 2027 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 135,310 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Apr 2026.

J9 JKA silver Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Apr 2027
Mileage
135,310 mi
At MOT on 8 Apr 2026
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,838 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J9 JKA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,753 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
3 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J9 JKA was last recorded at 135,310 miles on 8 Apr 2026, 18 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,292 miles · 24 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
18 miles
Average per year
7,838 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 135,310 miles
  • 2025 – 134,703 miles
  • 2024 – 133,585 miles
  • 2023 – 125,342 miles
  • 2022 – 115,534 miles
  • 2021 – 105,035 miles
  • 2020 – 95,472 miles
  • 2019 – 83,748 miles
  • 2018 – 73,833 miles
  • 2017 – 63,296 miles
  • 2016 – 56,319 miles
  • 2015 – 49,856 miles
  • 2014 – 39,151 miles
  • 2013 – 32,729 miles
  • 2012 – 24,479 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,310 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear inner sill is slightly corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear sill is slightly corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

18 tests since 16 Feb 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,310 miles (+18)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    135,310 miles
    Test number
    161406044369
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear inner sill is slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear sill is slightly corroded
  2. Fail135,292 miles (+589)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,292 miles
    Test number
    736788577963
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear inner sill is slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear sill is slightly corroded
  3. Pass134,703 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    134,703 miles
    Test number
    444501495198
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  4. Fail134,703 miles (+1,118)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,703 miles
    Test number
    345360997163
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  5. Pass133,585 miles (+8,243)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    133,585 miles
    Test number
    374112193562
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  6. Pass125,342 miles (+4)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    125,342 miles
    Test number
    456978230396
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Fail125,338 miles (+9,804)1 dangerous3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,338 miles
    Test number
    515937040736
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield insecure
  8. Pass115,534 miles (+10,499)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    115,534 miles
    Test number
    707384592003
    • MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Deteriorated but not leaking grease or letting contaminates in. (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Starting to pepper pot (6.1.2 (a))
  9. Pass105,035 miles (+9,563)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    105,035 miles
    Test number
    652981319871
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer corroded
  10. Pass95,472 miles (+11,724)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    95,472 miles
    Test number
    279084124249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass83,748 miles (+9,915)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    83,748 miles
    Test number
    574226545808
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear brake back plates corroded, discs wearing thin and lipped. Pads low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass73,833 miles (+10,537)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    73,833 miles
    Test number
    833867161494
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass63,296 miles (+6,977)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    63,296 miles
    Test number
    728654306115
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass56,319 miles (+6,463)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    56,319 miles
    Test number
    102278315283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass49,856 miles (+10,705)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    49,856 miles
    Test number
    638373475011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass39,151 miles (+6,422)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    39,151 miles
    Test number
    399526664095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass32,729 miles (+8,250)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    32,729 miles
    Test number
    627812053033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass24,479 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    24,479 miles
    Test number
    648127542001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J9 JKA

Does J9 JKA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J9 JKA is valid until 7 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on J9 JKA?
The MOT on J9 JKA is valid until 7 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J9 JKA done?
J9 JKA was recorded at 135,310 miles at its MOT on 8 Apr 2026, an average of 7,838 miles a year.
Has J9 JKA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J9 JKA has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on J9 JKA 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 JKA find?
J9 JKA passed its latest MOT on 8 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear inner sill is slightly corroded; offside rear sill is slightly corroded.

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