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Silver · Petrol · 2015 · 1,596 cc

J8 DABMOT history

J8 DAB is a silver petrol Ford Focus first used on 22 May 2015. Its MOT is valid until 1 May 2027 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 55,299 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Apr 2026.

J8 DAB silver Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 May 2027
Mileage
55,299 mi
At MOT on 28 Apr 2026
MOT tests
11
9 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,462 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 DAB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
22 May 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 May 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J8 DAB was last recorded at 55,299 miles on 28 Apr 2026, 4,144 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
51,155 miles · 1 May 2025
Between the last two tests
4,144 miles
Average per year
4,462 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 55,299 miles
  • 2025 – 51,155 miles
  • 2024 – 47,351 miles
  • 2023 – 43,621 miles
  • 2022 – 39,790 miles
  • 2021 – 35,986 miles
  • 2020 – 31,969 miles
  • 2019 – 26,502 miles
  • 2018 – 19,895 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass55,299 miles
  • AdvisoryOuter Sill covers fitted obscuring prescribed areasRecorded at 8 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

11 tests since 22 May 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass55,299 miles (+4,144)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2027
    Odometer
    55,299 miles
    Test number
    885461344003
    • AdvisoryOuter Sill covers fitted obscuring prescribed areas

  2. Pass51,155 miles (+3,804)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2026
    Odometer
    51,155 miles
    Test number
    164552670723
    • AdvisoryOuter sill covers fitted obscuring prescribed areas

  3. Pass47,351 miles (+3,730)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2025
    Odometer
    47,351 miles
    Test number
    205328266705
    • AdvisoryOuter sill covers fitted obscuring prescribed areas
    • AdvisoryRear wiper blade splitting

  4. Pass43,621 miles (+3,831)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    43,621 miles
    Test number
    178941117595
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOuter sill covers fitted obscuring prescribed areas

  5. Pass39,790 miles (+3,804)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    39,790 miles
    Test number
    633571335686
    • AdvisoryOuter sill covers fitted obscuring prescribed areas

  6. Pass35,986 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    35,986 miles
    Test number
    369749262080
    • AdvisoryOuter sill covers fitted obscuring prescribed areas

  7. Fail35,986 miles (+4,017)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,986 miles
    Test number
    975271458262
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOuter sill covers fitted obscuring prescribed areas

  8. Pass31,969 miles (+5,467)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    31,969 miles
    Test number
    432981480906
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOuter sill covers fitted obscuring prescribed areas

  9. Pass26,502 miles (+6,607)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    26,502 miles
    Test number
    230477884191
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOuter sill covers fitted obscuring prescribed areas
    • AdvisoryRear wiper arm and blade missing

  10. Pass19,895 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2019
    Odometer
    19,895 miles
    Test number
    383167889304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail19,895 miles1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,895 miles
    Test number
    565620999669
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Questions about J8 DAB

Does J8 DAB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 DAB is valid until 1 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on J8 DAB?
The MOT on J8 DAB is valid until 1 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J8 DAB done?
J8 DAB was recorded at 55,299 miles at its MOT on 28 Apr 2026, an average of 4,462 miles a year.
Has J8 DAB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J8 DAB has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jun 2021.
Has the mileage on J8 DAB 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 DAB find?
J8 DAB passed its latest MOT on 28 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: outer sill covers fitted obscuring prescribed areas.

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