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Ford Focus

White · Petrol · 2008 · 2,521 cc

J9 LYGMOT history

J9 LYG is a white petrol Ford Focus first used on 14 Apr 2008. Its MOT expired on 1 Aug 2026 and it has passed 14 of 16 MOT tests, with 117,655 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Aug 2025.

J9 LYG white Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 1 Aug 2026
Mileage
117,655 mi
At MOT on 2 Aug 2025
MOT tests
16
14 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,616 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J9 LYG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,521 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
14 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

J9 LYG was last recorded at 117,655 miles on 2 Aug 2025, 5,524 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,131 miles · 9 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
5,524 miles
Average per year
6,616 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 117,655 miles
  • 2024 – 112,131 miles
  • 2023 – 107,261 miles
  • 2022 – 105,678 miles
  • 2021 – 101,762 miles
  • 2019 – 96,749 miles
  • 2018 – 87,950 miles
  • 2017 – 81,153 miles
  • 2016 – 61,668 miles
  • 2014 – 43,821 miles
  • 2013 – 39,305 miles
  • 2012 – 31,278 miles
  • 2011 – 23,023 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,655 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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LEGAL LIMIT.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

16 tests since 14 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,655 miles (+5,524)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    117,655 miles
    Test number
    364478259183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass112,131 miles (+109)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    112,131 miles
    Test number
    169149050807
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LEGAL LIMIT. (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Fail112,022 miles (+4,761)2 dangerous3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,022 miles
    Test number
    173889601858
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LEGAL LIMIT. (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass107,261 miles (+1,583)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    107,261 miles
    Test number
    657134453525
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass105,678 miles (+3,916)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    105,678 miles
    Test number
    315913106555
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective bracket (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner disc faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass101,762 miles (+55)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    101,762 miles
    Test number
    572713331985
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Fail101,707 miles (+4,958)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,707 miles
    Test number
    875309092788
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass96,749 miles (+8,799)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    96,749 miles
    Test number
    553074049715
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass87,950 miles (+6,797)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    87,950 miles
    Test number
    147894113149
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  10. Pass81,153 miles (+4,526)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    81,153 miles
    Test number
    567408090120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass76,627 miles (+14,959)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    76,627 miles
    Test number
    575557251714

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass61,668 miles (+17,847)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    61,668 miles
    Test number
    615871287612
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted
  13. Pass43,821 miles (+4,516)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    43,821 miles
    Test number
    667775004129
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  14. Pass39,305 miles (+8,027)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    39,305 miles
    Test number
    806289803105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass31,278 miles (+8,255)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    31,278 miles
    Test number
    997809202105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass23,023 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    23,023 miles
    Test number
    885704401120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J9 LYG

Does J9 LYG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on J9 LYG expired on 1 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on J9 LYG?
The MOT on J9 LYG expired on 1 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has J9 LYG done?
J9 LYG was recorded at 117,655 miles at its MOT on 2 Aug 2025, an average of 6,616 miles a year.
Has J9 LYG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J9 LYG has failed 2 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on J9 LYG 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 LYG find?
J9 LYG passed its latest MOT on 2 Aug 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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