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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,596 cc

Y324 JAUMOT history

Y324 JAU is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 8 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 23 Oct 2027 and it has passed 22 of 24 MOT tests, with 70,258 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2026.

Y324 JAU blue Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Oct 2027
Mileage
70,258 mi
At MOT on 22 Oct 2026
MOT tests
24
22 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,579 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y324 JAU
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
8 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y324 JAU was last recorded at 70,258 miles on 22 Oct 2026, 6,637 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
63,621 miles · 24 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
6,637 miles
Average per year
1,579 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 70,258 miles
  • 2025 – 63,621 miles
  • 2024 – 58,142 miles
  • 2023 – 56,940 miles
  • 2022 – 56,421 miles
  • 2021 – 55,972 miles
  • 2020 – 55,678 miles
  • 2019 – 54,881 miles
  • 2018 – 53,894 miles
  • 2017 – 53,280 miles
  • 2016 – 51,987 miles
  • 2015 – 50,764 miles
  • 2014 – 49,700 miles
  • 2013 – 48,351 miles
  • 2012 – 47,046 miles
  • 2011 – 45,989 miles
  • 2010 – 44,742 miles
  • 2009 – 42,915 miles
  • 2008 – 41,703 miles
  • 2007 – 39,849 miles
  • 2006 – 37,691 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,258 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Frt & rear suspension rusty

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

24 tests since 10 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,258 miles (+6,637)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    70,258 miles
    Test number
    309829669091
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass63,621 miles (+4,281)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    63,621 miles
    Test number
    111811830563

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass59,340 miles (+1,198)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    59,340 miles
    Test number
    125403741717
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryAge related corrosion under body
  4. Pass58,142 miles (+1,202)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    58,142 miles
    Test number
    583722886371
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryWet Test
  5. Pass56,940 miles (+519)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    56,940 miles
    Test number
    119402239429
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension unit corroding
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension unit corroding
  6. Pass56,421 miles (+449)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    56,421 miles
    Test number
    517368604727
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  7. Pass55,972 miles (+294)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    55,972 miles
    Test number
    550372920081
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySuspension rusty frt & rear
  8. Pass55,678 miles (+797)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    55,678 miles
    Test number
    657230544549
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle corrosion
  9. Pass54,881 miles (+987)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    54,881 miles
    Test number
    369821622872
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  10. Pass53,894 miles (+614)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    53,894 miles
    Test number
    276680445310
    • AdvisoryFrt & rear suspension rusty
  11. Pass53,280 miles (+1,293)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    53,280 miles
    Test number
    906577376033
    • AdvisoryFrt & rear suspension rusty
    • AdvisoryRear no plate discolour
  12. Pass51,987 miles (+1,223)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    51,987 miles
    Test number
    983748076288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail50,764 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,764 miles
    Test number
    179285165071
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  14. Pass50,764 miles (+1,064)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    50,764 miles
    Test number
    789415265034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass49,700 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    49,700 miles
    Test number
    667285354068
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre perishing
  16. Fail49,698 miles (+1,347)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,698 miles
    Test number
    295545154017
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre perishing
  17. Pass48,351 miles (+1,305)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    48,351 miles
    Test number
    508057253007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass47,046 miles (+1,057)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    47,046 miles
    Test number
    396929552059
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perishing
  19. Pass45,989 miles (+1,247)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    45,989 miles
    Test number
    818559351032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass44,742 miles (+1,827)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    44,742 miles
    Test number
    122730060470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass42,915 miles (+1,212)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    42,915 miles
    Test number
    254835259072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass41,703 miles (+1,854)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    41,703 miles
    Test number
    104086668423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass39,849 miles (+2,158)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    39,849 miles
    Test number
    493747067098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass37,691 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    37,691 miles
    Test number
    253269466005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y324 JAU

Does Y324 JAU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y324 JAU is valid until 23 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y324 JAU?
The MOT on Y324 JAU is valid until 23 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y324 JAU done?
Y324 JAU was recorded at 70,258 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2026, an average of 1,579 miles a year.
Has Y324 JAU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y324 JAU has failed 2 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Mar 2015.
Has the mileage on Y324 JAU 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 Y324 JAU find?
Y324 JAU passed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2026 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts inner edges.

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