Ford logo

Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 2013 · 998 cc

J8 GKXMOT history

J8 GKX is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 7 Jun 2013. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jun 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 101,588 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 May 2026.

J8 GKX blue Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Focus, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 6 Jun 2027
Mileage
101,588 mi
At MOT on 29 May 2026
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,864 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for J8 GKX in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
J8 GKX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
998 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
7 Jun 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
29 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J8 GKX was last recorded at 101,588 miles on 29 May 2026, 14,804 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
86,784 miles · 29 May 2025
Between the last two tests
14,804 miles
Average per year
6,864 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 101,588 miles
  • 2025 – 86,784 miles
  • 2024 – 75,885 miles
  • 2023 – 69,585 miles
  • 2022 – 65,970 miles
  • 2021 – 58,040 miles
  • 2020 – 55,823 miles
  • 2019 – 51,533 miles
  • 2018 – 44,946 miles
  • 2017 – 41,193 miles
  • 2016 – 33,048 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,588 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2020

Full MOT history

14 tests since 3 Jun 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,588 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    101,588 miles
    Test number
    113212780368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail101,588 miles (+14,804)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,588 miles
    Test number
    426443547852
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  3. Pass86,784 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    86,784 miles
    Test number
    356836297665

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail86,782 miles (+10,897)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,782 miles
    Test number
    533878985286
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. Pass75,885 miles (+6,300)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    75,885 miles
    Test number
    283068294802
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass69,585 miles (+3,615)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    69,585 miles
    Test number
    575933458470
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass65,970 miles (+7,930)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    65,970 miles
    Test number
    734085531408
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass58,040 miles (+2,217)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    58,040 miles
    Test number
    143329345783

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass55,823 miles (+4,290)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    55,823 miles
    Test number
    140184927800
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  10. Pass51,533 miles (+6,587)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    51,533 miles
    Test number
    837130705019
    • AdvisoryRear trailing arm bushes are splitting
  11. Pass44,946 miles (+3,753)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    44,946 miles
    Test number
    754607155273
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  12. Pass41,193 miles (+8,145)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    41,193 miles
    Test number
    362434266017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass33,048 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    33,048 miles
    Test number
    856143707436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail33,048 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,048 miles
    Test number
    586782108245
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about J8 GKX

Does J8 GKX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 GKX is valid until 6 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on J8 GKX?
The MOT on J8 GKX is valid until 6 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J8 GKX done?
J8 GKX was recorded at 101,588 miles at its MOT on 29 May 2026, an average of 6,864 miles a year.
Has J8 GKX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J8 GKX has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 29 May 2026.
Has the mileage on J8 GKX 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 GKX find?
J8 GKX passed its latest MOT on 29 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

Browse all J8G registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.