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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,596 cc

Y229 JHJMOT history

Y229 JHJ is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 16 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 9 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 119,580 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Aug 2026.

Y229 JHJ blue Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Aug 2027
Mileage
119,580 mi
At MOT on 4 Aug 2026
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,809 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y229 JHJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
16 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y229 JHJ was last recorded at 119,580 miles on 4 Aug 2026, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,570 miles · 1 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
10 miles
Average per year
4,809 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 119,580 miles
  • 2025 – 117,045 miles
  • 2024 – 115,178 miles
  • 2023 – 112,449 miles
  • 2022 – 108,415 miles
  • 2021 – 103,180 miles
  • 2020 – 99,509 miles
  • 2019 – 93,361 miles
  • 2018 – 86,642 miles
  • 2017 – 80,993 miles
  • 2016 – 78,145 miles
  • 2015 – 74,287 miles
  • 2014 – 70,613 miles
  • 2013 – 65,938 miles
  • 2012 – 60,717 miles
  • 2011 – 55,792 miles
  • 2010 – 48,579 miles
  • 2009 – 42,553 miles
  • 2008 – 36,409 miles
  • 2007 – 29,954 miles
  • 2006 – 21,812 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,580 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

31 tests since 5 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,580 miles (+10)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    119,580 miles
    Test number
    114601437047
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Fail119,570 miles (+2,525)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,570 miles
    Test number
    700136734434
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass117,045 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    117,045 miles
    Test number
    872496214953
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail117,045 miles (+1,867)1 dangerous7 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,045 miles
    Test number
    630217648506
    • DangerousBrake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass115,178 miles2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    115,178 miles
    Test number
    746995753524
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail115,178 miles (+2,729)1 repaired2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,178 miles
    Test number
    561204668583
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass112,449 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    112,449 miles
    Test number
    447245326089
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  8. Fail112,447 miles (+4,032)3 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,447 miles
    Test number
    819008331810
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass108,415 miles (+5,235)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    108,415 miles
    Test number
    981647400690
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass103,180 miles (+3,671)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    103,180 miles
    Test number
    249006296507
    • MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass99,509 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    99,509 miles
    Test number
    447309178175
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective BROKEN (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

  12. Fail99,509 miles (+6,148)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,509 miles
    Test number
    858946102728
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective BROKEN (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

  13. Pass93,361 miles (+41)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    93,361 miles
    Test number
    137858275938
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s/f and o/s/f tyres wearing on inner edges.

  14. Fail93,320 miles (+6,678)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,320 miles
    Test number
    977796866748
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s/f and o/s/f tyres wearing on inner edges.

  15. Pass86,642 miles (+5,649)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    86,642 miles
    Test number
    752226430951

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass80,993 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    80,993 miles
    Test number
    464751604908
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre slightly perished

  17. Fail80,993 miles (+2,848)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,993 miles
    Test number
    605781272361
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre slightly perished

  18. Pass78,145 miles (+3,858)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    78,145 miles
    Test number
    566500679424
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres have cracking to side walls
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

  19. Pass74,287 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    74,287 miles
    Test number
    117948275411
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNear side rear tyre side walls cracking

  20. Fail74,287 miles (+3,674)1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,287 miles
    Test number
    165248575429
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNear side rear tyre side walls cracking

  21. Pass70,613 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    70,613 miles
    Test number
    155293974436
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  22. Fail70,613 miles (+4,675)5 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,613 miles
    Test number
    175343074457
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass65,938 miles (+5,221)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    65,938 miles
    Test number
    649592473096
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass60,717 miles (+4,925)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    60,717 miles
    Test number
    867662082041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass55,792 miles (+7,213)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    55,792 miles
    Test number
    216737711195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass48,579 miles (+6,026)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    48,579 miles
    Test number
    592483180084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass42,553 miles (+6,144)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    42,553 miles
    Test number
    191143189065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass36,409 miles (+6,455)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    36,409 miles
    Test number
    264081408450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass29,954 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    29,954 miles
    Test number
    673324617164
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  30. Fail29,954 miles (+8,142)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,954 miles
    Test number
    371144017116
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  31. Pass21,812 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    21,812 miles
    Test number
    121235096005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y229 JHJ

Does Y229 JHJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y229 JHJ is valid until 9 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y229 JHJ?
The MOT on Y229 JHJ is valid until 9 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y229 JHJ done?
Y229 JHJ was recorded at 119,580 miles at its MOT on 4 Aug 2026, an average of 4,809 miles a year.
Has Y229 JHJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y229 JHJ has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on Y229 JHJ 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 Y229 JHJ find?
Y229 JHJ passed its latest MOT on 4 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; rear coil spring corroded both sides; rear subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides.

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