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Red · Petrol · 2018 · 999 cc

J8 CUWMOT history

J8 CUW is a red petrol Ford Focus first used on 29 Mar 2018. Its MOT is valid until 15 Feb 2027 and it has passed 6 of 9 MOT tests, with 51,611 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Feb 2026.

J8 CUW red Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Feb 2027
Mileage
51,611 mi
At MOT on 16 Feb 2026
MOT tests
9
6 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,974 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 CUW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
2018
First used
29 Mar 2018
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J8 CUW was last recorded at 51,611 miles on 16 Feb 2026, 9,479 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
42,132 miles · 28 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
9,479 miles
Average per year
5,974 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 51,611 miles
  • 2025 – 42,132 miles
  • 2024 – 35,424 miles
  • 2023 – 30,591 miles
  • 2022 – 24,468 miles
  • 2021 – 22,415 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass51,611 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing distorted (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

9 tests since 29 Mar 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass51,611 miles (+9,479)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    51,611 miles
    Test number
    629080861644
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing distorted (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass42,132 miles (+6,708)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    42,132 miles
    Test number
    449333535555

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass35,424 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    35,424 miles
    Test number
    284242793595
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  4. Fail35,424 miles (+4,833)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,424 miles
    Test number
    975356685174
    • MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil on min

  5. Pass30,591 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    30,591 miles
    Test number
    934105756659

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail30,591 miles (+6,123)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,591 miles
    Test number
    757084662351
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

  7. Pass24,468 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    24,468 miles
    Test number
    969423994335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail24,468 miles (+2,053)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,468 miles
    Test number
    879173556984
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible on dip beam (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible on dip beam (4.1.4 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge under 2mm on tread (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass22,415 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    22,415 miles
    Test number
    629598328242
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Questions about J8 CUW

Does J8 CUW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 CUW is valid until 15 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on J8 CUW?
The MOT on J8 CUW is valid until 15 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 CUW done?
J8 CUW was recorded at 51,611 miles at its MOT on 16 Feb 2026, an average of 5,974 miles a year.
Has J8 CUW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J8 CUW has failed 3 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on J8 CUW 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 CUW find?
J8 CUW passed its latest MOT on 16 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing distorted.

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