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White · Diesel · 2017 · 1,499 cc

J8 GALMOT history

J8 GAL is a white diesel Ford C-MAX first used on 31 May 2017. Its MOT is valid until 2 Sept 2027 and it has passed 7 of 8 MOT tests, with 85,575 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Sept 2026.

J8 GAL white Ford C-Max – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Sept 2027
Mileage
85,575 mi
At MOT on 3 Sept 2026
MOT tests
8
7 passed · 1 failed
Per year
9,063 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 GAL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
C-MAX
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,499 cc
Year of manufacture
2017
First used
31 May 2017
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J8 GAL was last recorded at 85,575 miles on 3 Sept 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,572 miles · 2 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
9,063 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 85,575 miles
  • 2025 – 76,670 miles
  • 2024 – 68,989 miles
  • 2023 – 57,698 miles
  • 2022 – 48,694 miles
  • 2021 – 38,175 miles
  • 2020 – 26,820 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,575 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust heatshield insecureRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

8 tests since 10 Mar 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,575 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    85,575 miles
    Test number
    199455515105
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust heatshield insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail85,572 miles (+8,902)1 dangerous7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,572 miles
    Test number
    450125827981
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust heatshield insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass76,670 miles (+7,681)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    76,670 miles
    Test number
    765775729487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass68,989 miles (+11,291)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    68,989 miles
    Test number
    950897858645
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass57,698 miles (+9,004)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    57,698 miles
    Test number
    501356558631
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass48,694 miles (+10,519)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    48,694 miles
    Test number
    620621420076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass38,175 miles (+11,355)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    38,175 miles
    Test number
    357518369991
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass26,820 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    26,820 miles
    Test number
    675585897378
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + outer sidewall worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Questions about J8 GAL

Does J8 GAL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 GAL is valid until 2 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on J8 GAL?
The MOT on J8 GAL is valid until 2 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J8 GAL done?
J8 GAL was recorded at 85,575 miles at its MOT on 3 Sept 2026, an average of 9,063 miles a year.
Has J8 GAL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J8 GAL has failed 1 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on J8 GAL 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 GAL find?
J8 GAL passed its latest MOT on 3 Sept 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside rear exhaust heatshield insecure; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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