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Ford Focus

Black · Petrol · 2013 · 1,596 cc

8 MLMOT history

8 ML is a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 27 Mar 2013. Its MOT is valid until 12 Apr 2027 and it has passed 11 of 18 MOT tests, with 80,380 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Apr 2026.

8 ML black Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Apr 2027
Mileage
80,380 mi
At MOT on 13 Apr 2026
MOT tests
18
11 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,839 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
8 ML
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
27 Mar 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

8 ML was last recorded at 80,380 miles on 13 Apr 2026, 9,398 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,982 miles · 7 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
9,398 miles
Average per year
4,839 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 80,380 miles
  • 2025 – 70,982 miles
  • 2024 – 67,572 miles
  • 2023 – 63,832 miles
  • 2022 – 60,319 miles
  • 2021 – 56,737 miles
  • 2020 – 53,586 miles
  • 2019 – 49,724 miles
  • 2018 – 46,029 miles
  • 2017 – 42,499 miles
  • 2016 – 31,630 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,380 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

18 tests since 16 Mar 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,380 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    80,380 miles
    Test number
    478553337946

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail80,380 miles (+9,398)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,380 miles
    Test number
    905064761015
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass70,982 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    70,982 miles
    Test number
    199446530955

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail70,982 miles (+3,410)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,982 miles
    Test number
    939419489297
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  5. Pass67,572 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    67,572 miles
    Test number
    244708504314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail67,570 miles (+3,738)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,570 miles
    Test number
    801572530980
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

  7. Pass63,832 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    63,832 miles
    Test number
    301985124555

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail63,832 miles (+3,513)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,832 miles
    Test number
    250051933020
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements faded (0.1 (d))

  9. Pass60,319 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    60,319 miles
    Test number
    169794663454
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread reflective backing fading. (0.1 (b))

  10. Fail60,319 miles (+3,582)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,319 miles
    Test number
    540830677514
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread reflective backing fading. (0.1 (b))

  11. Pass56,737 miles (+3,151)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    56,737 miles
    Test number
    842269003558

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass53,586 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    53,586 miles
    Test number
    613469939532

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail53,586 miles (+3,862)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,586 miles
    Test number
    522435172517
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass49,724 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    49,724 miles
    Test number
    426157381669
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  15. Fail49,724 miles (+3,695)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,724 miles
    Test number
    224146757392
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  16. Pass46,029 miles (+3,530)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    46,029 miles
    Test number
    615798371289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass42,499 miles (+10,869)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    42,499 miles
    Test number
    186135870465
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre stepping off inner edge

  18. Pass31,630 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    31,630 miles
    Test number
    911563750742

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 8 ML

What vehicle is registration 8 ML currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 8 ML on a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 27 Mar 2013. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 8 ML currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 8 ML is valid until 12 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on 8 ML?
The MOT on 8 ML is valid until 12 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 8 ML done?
8 ML was recorded at 80,380 miles at its MOT on 13 Apr 2026, an average of 4,839 miles a year.
Has 8 ML ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 8 ML has failed 7 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on 8 ML 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 8 ML find?
8 ML passed its latest MOT on 13 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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