Ford logo

Ford KA

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,599 cc

J9 ULXMOT history

J9 ULX is a blue petrol Ford KA first used on 31 Dec 2004. Its MOT is valid until 3 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 71,096 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Aug 2026.

J9 ULX blue Ford Ka – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Ka, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 3 Sept 2027
Mileage
71,096 mi
At MOT on 14 Aug 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,134 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for J9 ULX in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
J9 ULX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
KA
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,599 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
31 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J9 ULX was last recorded at 71,096 miles on 14 Aug 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,096 miles · 10 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,134 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 71,096 miles
  • 2025 – 66,194 miles
  • 2024 – 62,869 miles
  • 2023 – 58,970 miles
  • 2022 – 53,797 miles
  • 2021 – 53,423 miles
  • 2020 – 53,372 miles
  • 2019 – 53,307 miles
  • 2018 – 53,187 miles
  • 2017 – 53,121 miles
  • 2016 – 52,810 miles
  • 2015 – 52,778 miles
  • 2014 – 52,566 miles
  • 2013 – 52,104 miles
  • 2012 – 47,813 miles
  • 2011 – 43,113 miles
  • 2010 – 38,750 miles
  • 2009 – 34,520 miles
  • 2008 – 26,247 miles
  • 2007 – 10,569 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,096 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis legs (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear cracking on inside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded 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 Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both flitches

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced flitch

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

28 tests since 21 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,096 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    71,096 miles
    Test number
    298041681281
    • AdvisoryFront Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis legs (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear cracking on inside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail71,096 miles (+4,902)4 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,096 miles
    Test number
    277844487926
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis legs (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear cracking on inside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass66,194 miles (+3)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    66,194 miles
    Test number
    875563153146
    • AdvisoryFront Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both flitches (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail66,191 miles (+3,322)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,191 miles
    Test number
    315953130220
    • MajorFront Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both flitches (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass62,869 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    62,869 miles
    Test number
    598331581034
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced flitch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail62,867 miles (+3,897)3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,867 miles
    Test number
    368428019827
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted & deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced flitch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge& perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass58,970 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    58,970 miles
    Test number
    932622296128
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail58,970 miles (+5,173)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,970 miles
    Test number
    343869520486
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass53,797 miles (+374)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    53,797 miles
    Test number
    866270156382
    • AdvisorySLIGHT CRACKS IN FRONT BRAKE HOSES + SLIGHT CHIP IN SCREEN

  10. Pass53,423 miles (+51)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    53,423 miles
    Test number
    467382099534
    • AdvisorySLIGHT CRACKS IN FRONT BRAKE HOSES

  11. Pass53,372 miles (+65)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    53,372 miles
    Test number
    621447939658

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass53,307 miles (+120)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    53,307 miles
    Test number
    435270322068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass53,187 miles (+66)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    53,187 miles
    Test number
    426396444277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass53,121 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    53,121 miles
    Test number
    757042402928

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail53,121 miles (+311)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,121 miles
    Test number
    719751008736
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  16. Pass52,810 miles (+32)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    52,810 miles
    Test number
    116266111371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass52,778 miles (+212)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    52,778 miles
    Test number
    615005475135
    • NoteRear tyres slightly out of shape

  18. Pass52,566 miles (+462)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2015
    Odometer
    52,566 miles
    Test number
    279456424438
    • NoteSlight lumps on rear tyres

  19. Fail52,104 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,104 miles
    Test number
    559988703161
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  20. Pass52,104 miles (+4,291)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2014
    Odometer
    52,104 miles
    Test number
    827548103172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass47,813 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2013
    Odometer
    47,813 miles
    Test number
    209584922489
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • Note1. eml light on on dash 2. exhaust system corroded 3.rear panel damage under bumper 4.n/s and o/s/f tyres wear on inner and outer edges

  22. Fail47,813 miles (+4,700)2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,813 miles
    Test number
    416284122156
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • Note1. eml light on on dash 2. exhaust system corroded 3.rear panel damage under bumper 4.n/s and o/s/f tyres wear on inner and outer edges

  23. Pass43,113 miles (+53)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2012
    Odometer
    43,113 miles
    Test number
    885414621106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail43,060 miles (+4,310)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,060 miles
    Test number
    987337411197
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass38,750 miles (+4,230)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2011
    Odometer
    38,750 miles
    Test number
    613507020145
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass34,520 miles (+8,273)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2010
    Odometer
    34,520 miles
    Test number
    140279419197
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass26,247 miles (+15,678)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2009
    Odometer
    26,247 miles
    Test number
    251783438438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass10,569 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    10,569 miles
    Test number
    292261417444
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edges .

Questions about J9 ULX

Does J9 ULX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J9 ULX is valid until 3 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on J9 ULX?
The MOT on J9 ULX is valid until 3 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J9 ULX done?
J9 ULX was recorded at 71,096 miles at its MOT on 14 Aug 2026, an average of 3,134 miles a year.
Has J9 ULX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J9 ULX has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on J9 ULX 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 ULX find?
J9 ULX passed its latest MOT on 14 Aug 2026 with 9 advisories: front integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis legs; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 6 more.

Related registrations

Browse all J9U registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.