Ford Focus
Black · Petrol · 2011 · 1,596 cc
J8 FHLMOT history
J8 FHL is a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 11 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 11 Mar 2027 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 74,522 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 11 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 74,522 mi
- At MOT on 18 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 15
- 13 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 4,360 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- J8 FHL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Focus
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,596 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 11 Mar 2011
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 11 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
J8 FHL was last recorded at 74,522 miles on 18 Feb 2026, 8,025 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 66,497 miles · 18 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 8,025 miles
- Average per year
- 4,360 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 74,522 miles
- 2025 – 66,497 miles
- 2024 – 56,693 miles
- 2023 – 50,795 miles
- 2022 – 48,805 miles
- 2021 – 38,885 miles
- 2020 – 30,443 miles
- 2019 – 29,285 miles
- 2018 – 27,730 miles
- 2017 – 26,212 miles
- 2016 – 25,095 miles
- 2015 – 24,200 miles
- 2014 – 22,213 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass74,522 miles
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
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.
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
15 tests since 19 Feb 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass74,522 miles (+8,025)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 74,522 miles
- Test number
- 643487268631
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass66,497 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 66,497 miles
- Test number
- 531424305993
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fail66,497 miles (+9,804)1 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,497 miles
- Test number
- 207798112470
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass56,693 miles (+5,898)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 56,693 miles
- Test number
- 155633797244
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass50,795 miles (+1,990)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 50,795 miles
- Test number
- 788217429413
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,805 miles (+9,920)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 48,805 miles
- Test number
- 473706124862
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,885 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 38,885 miles
- Test number
- 471419930161
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail38,885 miles (+8,442)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 38,885 miles
- Test number
- 557080939585
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass30,443 miles (+1,158)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 30,443 miles
- Test number
- 395567222070
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass29,285 miles (+1,555)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 29,285 miles
- Test number
- 634888908244
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,730 miles (+1,518)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 27,730 miles
- Test number
- 316936148436
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,212 miles (+1,117)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 26,212 miles
- Test number
- 270355122238
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,095 miles (+895)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 25,095 miles
- Test number
- 733143265664
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,200 miles (+1,987)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 24,200 miles
- Test number
- 189018465413
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,213 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 22,213 miles
- Test number
- 285630254081
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about J8 FHL
- Does J8 FHL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 FHL is valid until 11 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on J8 FHL?
- The MOT on J8 FHL is valid until 11 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has J8 FHL done?
- J8 FHL was recorded at 74,522 miles at its MOT on 18 Feb 2026, an average of 4,360 miles a year.
- Has J8 FHL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. J8 FHL has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Feb 2025.
- Has the mileage on J8 FHL 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 FHL find?
- J8 FHL passed its latest MOT on 18 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.
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