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Ford Focus

Silver · Diesel · 2011 · 1,560 cc

J8 BCOMOT history

J8 BCO is a silver diesel Ford Focus first used on 1 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jul 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 117,520 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jul 2026.

J8 BCO silver Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Jul 2027
Mileage
117,520 mi
At MOT on 2 Jul 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,390 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 BCO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
1 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J8 BCO was last recorded at 117,520 miles on 2 Jul 2026, 2,838 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
114,682 miles · 1 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
2,838 miles
Average per year
5,390 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 117,520 miles
  • 2025 – 114,682 miles
  • 2024 – 112,264 miles
  • 2023 – 109,670 miles
  • 2022 – 107,398 miles
  • 2021 – 105,219 miles
  • 2020 – 103,293 miles
  • 2019 – 100,440 miles
  • 2018 – 96,907 miles
  • 2017 – 91,960 miles
  • 2016 – 85,324 miles
  • 2015 – 70,531 miles
  • 2014 – 53,755 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,520 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

16 tests since 26 Aug 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,520 miles (+2,838)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    117,520 miles
    Test number
    980953837567

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass114,682 miles (+2,418)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    114,682 miles
    Test number
    506551695945
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively showing signs of excessive heat but not binding (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  3. Pass112,264 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    112,264 miles
    Test number
    383376987949

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail112,262 miles (+2,592)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,262 miles
    Test number
    895630794142
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation (1.1.15 (d))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
  5. Pass109,670 miles (+2,272)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    109,670 miles
    Test number
    796289097670

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass107,398 miles (+2,179)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    107,398 miles
    Test number
    154206028130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass105,219 miles (+1,926)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    105,219 miles
    Test number
    233100697087
    • 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))
  8. Pass103,293 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    103,293 miles
    Test number
    439018375066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail103,293 miles (+2,853)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,293 miles
    Test number
    518370324760
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  10. Pass100,440 miles (+3,533)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    100,440 miles
    Test number
    644298713200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass96,907 miles (+4,947)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    96,907 miles
    Test number
    535151767408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass91,960 miles (+6,636)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    91,960 miles
    Test number
    886530689740

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass85,324 miles (+14,793)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    85,324 miles
    Test number
    183148194456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass70,531 miles (+16,776)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    70,531 miles
    Test number
    249826996731
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  15. Pass53,755 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    53,755 miles
    Test number
    469458034258
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Fail53,654 miles1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,654 miles
    Test number
    807038934200
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about J8 BCO

Does J8 BCO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 BCO is valid until 9 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on J8 BCO?
The MOT on J8 BCO is valid until 9 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J8 BCO done?
J8 BCO was recorded at 117,520 miles at its MOT on 2 Jul 2026, an average of 5,390 miles a year.
Has J8 BCO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J8 BCO has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on J8 BCO 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 J8 BCO find?
J8 BCO passed its latest MOT on 2 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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