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Ford Focus

Silver · Petrol · 2011 · 1,596 cc

J8 BDWMOT history

J8 BDW is a silver petrol Ford Focus first used on 31 Jan 2011. Its MOT is valid until 6 Feb 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 29,803 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Feb 2026.

J8 BDW silver Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Feb 2027
Mileage
29,803 mi
At MOT on 6 Feb 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,568 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 BDW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
31 Jan 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J8 BDW was last recorded at 29,803 miles on 6 Feb 2026, 397 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
29,406 miles · 5 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
397 miles
Average per year
1,568 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 29,803 miles
  • 2025 – 29,406 miles
  • 2024 – 28,691 miles
  • 2023 – 27,948 miles
  • 2022 – 27,224 miles
  • 2021 – 26,537 miles
  • 2020 – 26,014 miles
  • 2019 – 24,405 miles
  • 2018 – 23,193 miles
  • 2017 – 21,555 miles
  • 2016 – 18,316 miles
  • 2015 – 14,165 miles
  • 2014 – 10,949 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass29,803 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

16 tests since 27 Jan 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass29,803 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    29,803 miles
    Test number
    677173774559

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail29,799 miles (+393)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,799 miles
    Test number
    637643300055
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass29,406 miles (+715)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    29,406 miles
    Test number
    373024760271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass28,691 miles (+743)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    28,691 miles
    Test number
    636363526152
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  5. Pass27,948 miles (+724)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    27,948 miles
    Test number
    446405651658

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass27,224 miles (+687)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    27,224 miles
    Test number
    878833235160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass26,537 miles (+523)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    26,537 miles
    Test number
    356868364179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass26,014 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    26,014 miles
    Test number
    514812392557

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail26,014 miles (+1,609)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,014 miles
    Test number
    474650248891
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracks in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass24,405 miles (+1,212)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    24,405 miles
    Test number
    739938220726

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass23,193 miles (+1,638)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    23,193 miles
    Test number
    918071787107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass21,555 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    21,555 miles
    Test number
    395403437442
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
  13. Fail21,555 miles (+3,239)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,555 miles
    Test number
    852441909301
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall cracks (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
  14. Pass18,316 miles (+4,151)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    18,316 miles
    Test number
    802427040490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass14,165 miles (+3,216)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    14,165 miles
    Test number
    568297125010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass10,949 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    10,949 miles
    Test number
    249617924042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J8 BDW

Does J8 BDW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 BDW is valid until 6 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on J8 BDW?
The MOT on J8 BDW is valid until 6 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J8 BDW done?
J8 BDW was recorded at 29,803 miles at its MOT on 6 Feb 2026, an average of 1,568 miles a year.
Has J8 BDW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J8 BDW has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on J8 BDW 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 BDW find?
J8 BDW passed its latest MOT on 6 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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