Ford C-MAX
Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 1,560 cc
J8 FWHMOT history
J8 FWH is a silver diesel Ford C-MAX first used on 18 Oct 2012. Its MOT is valid until 27 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 66,629 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 27 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 66,629 mi
- At MOT on 17 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 14
- 12 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 3,588 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- J8 FWH
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- C-MAX
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,560 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 18 Oct 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 27 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
J8 FWH was last recorded at 66,629 miles on 17 Mar 2026, 1,206 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 65,423 miles · 25 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,206 miles
- Average per year
- 3,588 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 66,629 miles
- 2025 – 65,423 miles
- 2024 – 63,937 miles
- 2023 – 62,496 miles
- 2022 – 60,700 miles
- 2021 – 58,538 miles
- 2020 – 57,502 miles
- 2019 – 54,892 miles
- 2018 – 51,537 miles
- 2017 – 47,612 miles
- 2016 – 38,263 miles
- 2015 – 29,281 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass66,629 miles
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryAll suspension components/underbody corroded.
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyre's. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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.
Engine bay and under vehicle covers fitted obscuring testable items
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Front Coil spring corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
14 tests since 19 Oct 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass66,629 miles (+1,206)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 66,629 miles
- Test number
- 243909792537
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryAll suspension components/underbody corroded.
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyre's. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass65,423 miles (+1,486)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 65,423 miles
- Test number
- 339512559196
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass63,937 miles (+1,441)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 63,937 miles
- Test number
- 958219988027
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rigid brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCorrosion on front and rear suspension components.
- AdvisoryUnder body exhaust heat shield loose at rear.
Pass62,496 miles (+1,796)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 62,496 miles
- Test number
- 445465597355
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Under wheel arch. (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Under wheel arch. (1.1.11 (c))
Pass60,700 miles (+2,162)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 60,700 miles
- Test number
- 149851631297
- AdvisoryEngine bay and under vehicle covers fitted obscuring testable items
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass58,538 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 58,538 miles
- Test number
- 764994690341
- AdvisoryEngine bay and under vehicle covers fitted obscuring testable items
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail58,538 miles (+1,036)2 major2 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,538 miles
- Test number
- 587937068982
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Plate level 0.55 (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryEngine bay and under vehicle covers fitted obscuring testable items
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass57,502 miles (+2)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 57,502 miles
- Test number
- 411165274555
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Joint and ferule also corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail57,500 miles (+2,608)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,500 miles
- Test number
- 851473169154
- MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Joint and ferule also corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass54,892 miles (+3,355)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 54,892 miles
- Test number
- 376072201110
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,537 miles (+3,925)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 51,537 miles
- Test number
- 421834885728
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,612 miles (+9,349)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 47,612 miles
- Test number
- 471517250095
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass38,263 miles (+8,982)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 38,263 miles
- Test number
- 832178297487
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,281 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 29,281 miles
- Test number
- 397756806593
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about J8 FWH
- Does J8 FWH currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 FWH is valid until 27 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on J8 FWH?
- The MOT on J8 FWH is valid until 27 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 FWH done?
- J8 FWH was recorded at 66,629 miles at its MOT on 17 Mar 2026, an average of 3,588 miles a year.
- Has J8 FWH ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. J8 FWH has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Mar 2021.
- Has the mileage on J8 FWH 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 FWH find?
- J8 FWH passed its latest MOT on 17 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; all suspension components/underbody corroded.; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush., and 3 more.
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