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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 2006 · 1,596 cc

J8 DSFMOT history

J8 DSF is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 7 Mar 2006. Its MOT expired on 27 Feb 2025 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 78,375 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Feb 2024.

J8 DSF blue Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 27 Feb 2025
Mileage
78,375 mi
At MOT on 22 Feb 2024
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,757 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 DSF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
7 Mar 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
22 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

J8 DSF was last recorded at 78,375 miles on 22 Feb 2024, 1,114 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
77,261 miles · 24 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
1,114 miles
Average per year
3,757 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 78,375 miles
  • 2023 – 77,261 miles
  • 2022 – 76,144 miles
  • 2021 – 74,870 miles
  • 2020 – 73,582 miles
  • 2019 – 70,454 miles
  • 2018 – 66,547 miles
  • 2017 – 62,500 miles
  • 2016 – 59,606 miles
  • 2015 – 55,765 miles
  • 2014 – 50,614 miles
  • 2013 – 44,566 miles
  • 2012 – 39,765 miles
  • 2011 – 34,495 miles
  • 2010 – 28,125 miles
  • 2009 – 21,928 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,375 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • 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 Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wing has hole at tbottom.
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded N/S & O/S. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

19 tests since 13 Feb 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,375 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    78,375 miles
    Test number
    982766216232
    • 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 Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wing has hole at tbottom.
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded N/S & O/S. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail78,375 miles (+1,114)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,375 miles
    Test number
    904856309956
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wing has hole at tbottom.
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded N/S & O/S. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass77,261 miles (+1,117)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    77,261 miles
    Test number
    537974392896
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass76,144 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    76,144 miles
    Test number
    552987443362
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded bottom two coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail76,144 miles (+1,274)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,144 miles
    Test number
    647945068975
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded bottom two coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass74,870 miles (+1,288)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    74,870 miles
    Test number
    543144470828

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass73,582 miles (+3,128)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    73,582 miles
    Test number
    796187287559
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass70,454 miles (+3,907)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    70,454 miles
    Test number
    350818344787
    • AdvisoryNearside front wishbone rear bush slightly worn/perished
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn on edges
    • AdvisoryOffside front wishbone rear bush slightly worn/perished

  9. Pass66,547 miles (+4,047)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    66,547 miles
    Test number
    969249599592
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  10. Pass62,500 miles (+2,894)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    62,500 miles
    Test number
    717392141728

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass59,606 miles (+3,841)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    59,606 miles
    Test number
    432802727210
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

  12. Pass55,765 miles (+5,151)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    55,765 miles
    Test number
    307320545007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass50,614 miles (+6,048)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    50,614 miles
    Test number
    139462944426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass44,566 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    44,566 miles
    Test number
    437946533073
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteFront wipers smear the windscreen slightly

  15. Fail44,566 miles (+4,801)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,566 miles
    Test number
    677366733022
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteFront wipers smear the windscreen slightly

  16. Pass39,765 miles (+5,270)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    39,765 miles
    Test number
    705748452008
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Pass34,495 miles (+6,370)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    34,495 miles
    Test number
    399540241030
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Pass28,125 miles (+6,197)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    28,125 miles
    Test number
    702350350003
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Pass21,928 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    21,928 miles
    Test number
    654664149074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J8 DSF

Does J8 DSF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on J8 DSF expired on 27 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on J8 DSF?
The MOT on J8 DSF expired on 27 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has J8 DSF done?
J8 DSF was recorded at 78,375 miles at its MOT on 22 Feb 2024, an average of 3,757 miles a year.
Has J8 DSF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J8 DSF has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on J8 DSF 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 DSF find?
J8 DSF passed its latest MOT on 22 Feb 2024 with 6 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush.; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush.; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 3 more.

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