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Ford Focus

Black · Petrol · 2010 · 1,596 cc

G8 DOLMOT history

G8 DOL is a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 31 Dec 2010. Its MOT expired on 9 Jul 2025 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 174,966 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jul 2024.

G8 DOL black Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Focus, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 9 Jul 2025
Mileage
174,966 mi
At MOT on 5 Jul 2024
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
12,855 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
G8 DOL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
31 Dec 2010
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
5 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

G8 DOL was last recorded at 174,966 miles on 5 Jul 2024, 245 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
174,721 miles · 27 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
245 miles
Average per year
12,855 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 174,966 miles
  • 2023 – 165,928 miles
  • 2022 – 152,871 miles
  • 2021 – 137,115 miles
  • 2020 – 125,105 miles
  • 2019 – 108,535 miles
  • 2018 – 94,317 miles
  • 2017 – 80,239 miles
  • 2016 – 55,988 miles
  • 2015 – 44,675 miles
  • 2014 – 41,065 miles
  • 2013 – 37,000 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass174,966 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

Full MOT history

19 tests since 11 Oct 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass174,966 miles (+245)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    174,966 miles
    Test number
    762066554991
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail174,721 miles (+8,793)9 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,721 miles
    Test number
    756139156256
    • MajorCentral Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed Due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  3. Pass165,928 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    165,928 miles
    Test number
    327961782869
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail165,928 miles (+13,057)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,928 miles
    Test number
    571637615601
    • DangerousFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nearside & offside (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass152,871 miles (+15,756)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    152,871 miles
    Test number
    283537711876
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All 4 Springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both N/S/F & O/S/F (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both N/S/R & O/S/R (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass137,115 miles (+1)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    137,115 miles
    Test number
    317732056190
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body panel slightly loose Wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail137,114 miles (+12,009)1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,114 miles
    Test number
    102596781322
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body panel slightly loose Wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass125,105 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    125,105 miles
    Test number
    417905947154
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Fail125,103 miles (+16,568)1 dangerous1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,103 miles
    Test number
    879188105030
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass108,535 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    108,535 miles
    Test number
    892099422658
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Fail108,533 miles (+14,216)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,533 miles
    Test number
    525955996452
    • DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass94,317 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    94,317 miles
    Test number
    481656793863
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail94,317 miles (+14,078)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,317 miles
    Test number
    208314005737
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass80,239 miles (+24,251)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    80,239 miles
    Test number
    409174930238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass55,988 miles (+11,313)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    55,988 miles
    Test number
    307382460584

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass44,675 miles (+3,610)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    44,675 miles
    Test number
    358837985066
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEml light on

  17. Pass41,065 miles (+4,065)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    41,065 miles
    Test number
    468387584038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass37,000 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    37,000 miles
    Test number
    915614183224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail37,000 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,000 miles
    Test number
    797984283225
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Questions about G8 DOL

Does G8 DOL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on G8 DOL expired on 9 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on G8 DOL?
The MOT on G8 DOL expired on 9 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has G8 DOL done?
G8 DOL was recorded at 174,966 miles at its MOT on 5 Jul 2024, an average of 12,855 miles a year.
Has G8 DOL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. G8 DOL has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on G8 DOL 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 G8 DOL find?
G8 DOL passed its latest MOT on 5 Jul 2024 with 1 advisory: central front oil leak, but not excessive.

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