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Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,798 cc

V27 JHWMOT history

V27 JHW is a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 26 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 2 Apr 2027 and it has passed 15 of 26 MOT tests, with 152,823 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Apr 2026.

V27 JHW black Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Apr 2027
Mileage
152,823 mi
At MOT on 2 Apr 2026
MOT tests
26
15 passed · 11 failed
Per year
9,362 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V27 JHW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,798 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
26 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V27 JHW was last recorded at 152,823 miles on 2 Apr 2026, 3,392 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
149,431 miles · 3 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
3,392 miles
Average per year
9,362 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 152,823 miles
  • 2025 – 149,431 miles
  • 2023 – 144,669 miles
  • 2022 – 140,288 miles
  • 2021 – 137,985 miles
  • 2020 – 126,174 miles
  • 2019 – 115,607 miles
  • 2018 – 96,508 miles
  • 2017 – 78,683 miles
  • 2016 – 61,040 miles
  • 2015 – 54,833 miles
  • 2014 – 46,084 miles
  • 2013 – 30,806 miles
  • 2012 – 21,134 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass152,823 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2020–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

26 tests since 8 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass152,823 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    152,823 miles
    Test number
    610332351545
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail152,823 miles (+3,392)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,823 miles
    Test number
    511272154417
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass149,431 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    149,431 miles
    Test number
    479286672535
    • 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 Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail149,431 miles (+4,762)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,431 miles
    Test number
    348995132037
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • 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 Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass144,669 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    144,669 miles
    Test number
    949382513051
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail144,663 miles (+4,375)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,663 miles
    Test number
    347625124143
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass140,288 miles (+54)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    140,288 miles
    Test number
    133094921075
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  8. Fail140,234 miles (+2,249)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,234 miles
    Test number
    448934945228
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  9. Pass137,985 miles (+20)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    137,985 miles
    Test number
    868775147353
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail137,965 miles (+11,791)1 dangerous4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,965 miles
    Test number
    598491340715
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator boths side (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorHand operated control valve connection loose (1.1.5 (c))
    • MajorRear Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass126,174 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    126,174 miles
    Test number
    420990560124
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail126,170 miles (+10,563)1 dangerous2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,170 miles
    Test number
    202911486610
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass115,607 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    115,607 miles
    Test number
    250216567682
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Fail115,607 miles (+19,099)2 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,607 miles
    Test number
    918995191794
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Pass96,508 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    96,508 miles
    Test number
    520285392367
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  16. Fail96,508 miles (+17,825)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,508 miles
    Test number
    188994923384
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  17. Pass78,683 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    78,683 miles
    Test number
    881865004503
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  18. Fail78,683 miles (+17,643)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,683 miles
    Test number
    197752474871
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect dipped (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  19. Pass61,040 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    61,040 miles
    Test number
    106532783630

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail61,040 miles (+6,207)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,040 miles
    Test number
    135078367929
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  21. Pass54,833 miles (+8,749)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    54,833 miles
    Test number
    968959470384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass46,084 miles (+15,278)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    46,084 miles
    Test number
    336524474240
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteWipers smearing

  23. Pass30,806 miles (+2,405)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    30,806 miles
    Test number
    267484973235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass28,401 miles (+7,267)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    28,401 miles
    Test number
    989764663013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail21,134 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,134 miles
    Test number
    146618062095
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  26. Pass21,134 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    21,134 miles
    Test number
    255648962054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V27 JHW

Does V27 JHW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V27 JHW is valid until 2 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on V27 JHW?
The MOT on V27 JHW is valid until 2 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V27 JHW done?
V27 JHW was recorded at 152,823 miles at its MOT on 2 Apr 2026, an average of 9,362 miles a year.
Has V27 JHW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V27 JHW has failed 11 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on V27 JHW 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 V27 JHW find?
V27 JHW passed its latest MOT on 2 Apr 2026 with 4 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; rear coil spring corroded both side, and 1 more.

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