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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 2017 · 999 cc

C8 LXHMOT history

C8 LXH is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 28 Feb 2017. Its MOT expired on 20 Oct 2026 and it has passed 6 of 8 MOT tests, with 60,992 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2026.

C8 LXH blue Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 20 Oct 2026
Mileage
60,992 mi
At MOT on 22 Oct 2026
MOT tests
8
6 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,427 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C8 LXH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
2017
First used
28 Feb 2017
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

C8 LXH was last recorded at 60,992 miles on 22 Oct 2026, 6,949 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
54,043 miles · 21 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
6,949 miles
Average per year
5,427 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 60,992 miles
  • 2025 – 54,043 miles
  • 2024 – 46,457 miles
  • 2023 – 39,626 miles
  • 2021 – 33,119 miles
  • 2020 – 24,942 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail60,992 miles
  • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine oil cooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT failures mean

Full MOT history

8 tests since 28 Feb 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail60,992 miles (+6,949)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,992 miles
    Test number
    953485412018
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine oil cooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass54,043 miles (+7,586)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    54,043 miles
    Test number
    183395927719

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass46,457 miles (+6,831)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    46,457 miles
    Test number
    456690674863
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear Brakes Noisy When Applied (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass39,626 miles (+6,507)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    39,626 miles
    Test number
    252965536085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass33,119 miles (+8,177)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    33,119 miles
    Test number
    168688119440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass24,942 miles (+29)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    24,942 miles
    Test number
    992487630352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass24,913 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    24,913 miles
    Test number
    393319691008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail24,913 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,913 miles
    Test number
    796890600784
    • Repaired at testTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Questions about C8 LXH

Does C8 LXH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on C8 LXH expired on 20 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on C8 LXH?
The MOT on C8 LXH expired on 20 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has C8 LXH done?
C8 LXH was recorded at 60,992 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2026, an average of 5,427 miles a year.
Has C8 LXH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C8 LXH has failed 2 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on C8 LXH 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 C8 LXH find?
C8 LXH failed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2026 with 3 major defects and 2 advisories: brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel; exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits; oil leaking excessively from engine oil cooler, and 2 more.

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