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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 1,596 cc

FJ08 XEBMOT history

FJ08 XEB is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 28 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jun 2027 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 103,527 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Jun 2027
Mileage
103,527 mi
At MOT on 17 Jun 2026
MOT tests
17
15 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,352 mi
Average between MOTs
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Mileage history

FJ08 XEB was last recorded at 103,527 miles on 17 Jun 2026, 19 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,508 miles · 18 May 2026
Between the last two tests
19 miles
Average per year
6,352 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,527 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2026

Full MOT history

17 tests since 28 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,527 miles (+19)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    103,527 miles
    Test number
    696778292194
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Fail103,508 miles (+2,436)1 dangerous7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,508 miles
    Test number
    142698832229
    • DangerousFront Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass101,072 miles (+6,017)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    101,072 miles
    Test number
    250377007038
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres cracking but not showing cords.
  4. Pass95,055 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    95,055 miles
    Test number
    751258359043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail95,055 miles (+7,311)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,055 miles
    Test number
    790866775584
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  6. Pass87,744 miles (+607)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    87,744 miles
    Test number
    824092670879
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre underinflated
  7. Pass87,137 miles (+8,563)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    87,137 miles
    Test number
    110920160587

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass78,574 miles (+8,158)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    78,574 miles
    Test number
    926876053644

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass70,416 miles (+9,574)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    70,416 miles
    Test number
    460854872389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass60,842 miles (+14,322)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    60,842 miles
    Test number
    803411528499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass46,520 miles (+14,690)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    46,520 miles
    Test number
    794738768173
    • AdvisoryBoth front wishbone rear bushes getting worn
  12. Pass31,830 miles (+14,202)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    31,830 miles
    Test number
    898109393895
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside rear tyres perished
  13. Pass17,628 miles (+8,707)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    17,628 miles
    Test number
    639095575058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass8,921 miles (+993)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    8,921 miles
    Test number
    529496484049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass7,928 miles (+409)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    7,928 miles
    Test number
    216060873069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass7,519 miles (+686)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    7,519 miles
    Test number
    405443572004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass6,833 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    6,833 miles
    Test number
    185907981431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about FJ08 XEB

When is the MOT due on FJ08 XEB?
The MOT on FJ08 XEB is valid until 16 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has FJ08 XEB done?
FJ08 XEB was recorded at 103,527 miles at its MOT on 17 Jun 2026, an average of 6,352 miles a year.
Has FJ08 XEB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. FJ08 XEB has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 18 May 2026.
Has the mileage on FJ08 XEB 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 FJ08 XEB find?
FJ08 XEB passed its latest MOT on 17 Jun 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside rear direction indicator slightly discoloured; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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