Ford Focus
Black · Petrol · 2011 · 1,596 cc
C8 SLTMOT history
C8 SLT is a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 27 Apr 2011. Its MOT is valid until 4 Apr 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 91,610 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 4 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 91,610 mi
- At MOT on 24 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 17
- 13 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 5,343 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- C8 SLT
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Focus
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,596 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 27 Apr 2011
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 4 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
C8 SLT was last recorded at 91,610 miles on 24 Mar 2026, 4,926 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 86,684 miles · 2 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,926 miles
- Average per year
- 5,343 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 91,610 miles
- 2025 – 86,684 miles
- 2024 – 81,842 miles
- 2023 – 71,101 miles
- 2022 – 58,405 miles
- 2021 – 57,429 miles
- 2020 – 54,447 miles
- 2019 – 50,313 miles
- 2018 – 46,747 miles
- 2017 – 43,195 miles
- 2016 – 39,734 miles
- 2015 – 35,991 miles
- 2014 – 28,452 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass91,610 miles
- AdvisoryBoth rear trailing arm bushes badly split and corroded but play not excessive at this time .
- AdvisoryFront brake discs in poor condition
- AdvisoryFront brake hose metal ends corroded
- AdvisoryFront inner brake pads wearing low
- AdvisoryOffside front tyre has damage to inner side wall to the limit at time of test .(no cords visible )
- AdvisoryRear brake unions corroded badly at hoses
- AdvisoryWiper blades smear screen slightly.
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.
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
17 tests since 28 May 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass91,610 miles (+4,926)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 91,610 miles
- Test number
- 758277190138
- AdvisoryBoth rear trailing arm bushes badly split and corroded but play not excessive at this time .
- AdvisoryFront brake discs in poor condition
- AdvisoryFront brake hose metal ends corroded
- AdvisoryFront inner brake pads wearing low
- AdvisoryOffside front tyre has damage to inner side wall to the limit at time of test .(no cords visible )
- AdvisoryRear brake unions corroded badly at hoses
- AdvisoryWiper blades smear screen slightly.
Pass86,684 miles (+118)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 86,684 miles
- Test number
- 525994405939
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail86,566 miles (+4,724)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,566 miles
- Test number
- 255092021871
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass81,842 miles (+10,741)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 81,842 miles
- Test number
- 759834740353
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass71,101 miles (+12,696)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 71,101 miles
- Test number
- 753431049123
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass58,405 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 58,405 miles
- Test number
- 127956258733
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail58,402 miles (+973)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,402 miles
- Test number
- 306304831387
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Moisture in lens (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass57,429 miles (+2,982)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 57,429 miles
- Test number
- 982278477552
- AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass54,447 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 54,447 miles
- Test number
- 324659297892
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail54,447 miles (+4,134)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,447 miles
- Test number
- 333471693012
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on outer edge
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perished on inner sidewalls
Pass50,313 miles (+3,566)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 50,313 miles
- Test number
- 242754966133
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,747 miles (+3,552)
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2019
- Odometer
- 46,747 miles
- Test number
- 500239622726
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,195 miles (+3,461)
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2018
- Odometer
- 43,195 miles
- Test number
- 221380114428
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,734 miles (+3,743)
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2017
- Odometer
- 39,734 miles
- Test number
- 453179657470
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,991 miles (+7,539)
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2016
- Odometer
- 35,991 miles
- Test number
- 408069835139
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,452 miles (+5)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2015
- Odometer
- 28,452 miles
- Test number
- 169969144117
- NoteN/s/f tyre slight damage to outer sidewall
Fail28,447 miles2 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 28,447 miles
- Test number
- 995898044141
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- NoteN/s/f tyre slight damage to outer sidewall
Questions about C8 SLT
- Does C8 SLT currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C8 SLT is valid until 4 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on C8 SLT?
- The MOT on C8 SLT is valid until 4 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has C8 SLT done?
- C8 SLT was recorded at 91,610 miles at its MOT on 24 Mar 2026, an average of 5,343 miles a year.
- Has C8 SLT ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. C8 SLT has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Mar 2025.
- Has the mileage on C8 SLT 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 SLT find?
- C8 SLT passed its latest MOT on 24 Mar 2026 with 7 advisories: both rear trailing arm bushes badly split and corroded but play not excessive at this time .; front brake discs in poor condition; front brake hose metal ends corroded, and 4 more.
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