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Purple · Petrol · 2009 · 1,388 cc

J9 VJMMOT history

J9 VJM is a purple petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 9 Dec 2009. Its MOT is valid until 23 Mar 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 71,706 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Mar 2026.

J9 VJM purple Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Mar 2027
Mileage
71,706 mi
At MOT on 24 Mar 2026
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,552 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J9 VJM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,388 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
9 Dec 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J9 VJM was last recorded at 71,706 miles on 24 Mar 2026, 14 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,692 miles · 10 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
14 miles
Average per year
3,552 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 71,706 miles
  • 2025 – 67,532 miles
  • 2024 – 62,658 miles
  • 2023 – 57,840 miles
  • 2022 – 50,221 miles
  • 2021 – 45,183 miles
  • 2020 – 45,002 miles
  • 2019 – 44,159 miles
  • 2018 – 43,118 miles
  • 2017 – 41,447 miles
  • 2016 – 40,339 miles
  • 2015 – 39,584 miles
  • 2014 – 34,145 miles
  • 2013 – 28,546 miles
  • 2012 – 24,262 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,706 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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 slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

21 tests since 14 Nov 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,706 miles (+14)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    71,706 miles
    Test number
    211081753211
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Fail71,692 miles (+4,160)2 dangerous4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,692 miles
    Test number
    992061058260
    • DangerousNearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed due to exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened rear bush area (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  3. Pass67,532 miles (+4,874)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    67,532 miles
    Test number
    285490366829
    • MinorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass62,658 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    62,658 miles
    Test number
    570955480814
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Fail62,653 miles (+4,813)1 dangerous1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,653 miles
    Test number
    193040919574
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass57,840 miles (+7,619)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    57,840 miles
    Test number
    145126382680
    • 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))

  7. Pass50,221 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    50,221 miles
    Test number
    186719511315
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail50,221 miles (+5,038)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,221 miles
    Test number
    576460508571
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust heat shield loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass45,183 miles (+181)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    45,183 miles
    Test number
    241642106699

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass45,002 miles (+843)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    45,002 miles
    Test number
    973857754159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass44,159 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    44,159 miles
    Test number
    637876359411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail44,159 miles (+1,041)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,159 miles
    Test number
    103773523933
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits DUE TO BLOWING EXHAUST. (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Pass43,118 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    43,118 miles
    Test number
    995981187021
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Fail43,118 miles (+1,671)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,118 miles
    Test number
    445097788651
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users exhaust heat shield. (6.1.B.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass41,447 miles (+1,108)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    41,447 miles
    Test number
    547779732913

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass40,339 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    40,339 miles
    Test number
    748969147274
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  17. Fail40,339 miles (+755)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,339 miles
    Test number
    295021575024
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

  18. Pass39,584 miles (+5,439)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    39,584 miles
    Test number
    694772773811
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  19. Pass34,145 miles (+5,599)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    34,145 miles
    Test number
    186479734337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass28,546 miles (+4,284)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    28,546 miles
    Test number
    506363843350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass24,262 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    24,262 miles
    Test number
    538819012348
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about J9 VJM

Does J9 VJM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J9 VJM is valid until 23 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on J9 VJM?
The MOT on J9 VJM is valid until 23 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J9 VJM done?
J9 VJM was recorded at 71,706 miles at its MOT on 24 Mar 2026, an average of 3,552 miles a year.
Has J9 VJM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J9 VJM has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on J9 VJM 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 VJM find?
J9 VJM passed its latest MOT on 24 Mar 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low; nearside rear axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low, and 2 more.

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