
Ford Focus
White · Petrol · 2013 · 1,596 cc
J8 JAVMOT history
J8 JAV is a white petrol Ford Focus first used on 21 Nov 2013. Its MOT is valid until 27 Mar 2027 and it has passed 9 of 14 MOT tests, with 75,467 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Feb 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 27 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 75,467 mi
- At MOT on 28 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 14
- 9 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 5,362 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- J8 JAV
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Focus
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,596 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2013
- First used
- 21 Nov 2013
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 27 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 28 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
J8 JAV was last recorded at 75,467 miles on 28 Feb 2026, 1,978 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 73,489 miles · 28 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,978 miles
- Average per year
- 5,362 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 75,467 miles
- 2025 – 73,489 miles
- 2023 – 62,733 miles
- 2022 – 53,902 miles
- 2021 – 49,241 miles
- 2019 – 42,127 miles
- 2018 – 33,637 miles
- 2017 – 28,441 miles
- 2016 – 25,100 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (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.
Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall has several splits
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Spare tyre defective soft
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
14 tests since 7 Oct 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass75,467 miles (+1,978)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 75,467 miles
- Test number
- 144279664144
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass73,489 miles (+20)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 73,489 miles
- Test number
- 580015973312
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall has several splits (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisorySpare tyre defective soft
- AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Fail73,469 miles (+10,736)1 major1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,469 miles
- Test number
- 846580791224
- MajorHorn not working Horn worked once then did not with 30pushes of button. There maybe a secret way of it working consistently that I am not aware of. (7.7 (a))
- MinorDriver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction item hanging from mirror (3.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall has several splits (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryPower steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySpare tyre defective soft
- AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Pass62,733 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 62,733 miles
- Test number
- 813288409779
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail62,733 miles (+8,831)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,733 miles
- Test number
- 604843003842
- Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass53,902 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 53,902 miles
- Test number
- 672390347104
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail53,902 miles (+4,661)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,902 miles
- Test number
- 586009957618
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
Pass49,241 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 49,241 miles
- Test number
- 612487453970
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Fail49,240 miles (+7,113)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,240 miles
- Test number
- 985958021452
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Pass42,127 miles (+4)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 42,127 miles
- Test number
- 267980889847
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both plus cracking (5.2.3 (e))
Fail42,123 miles (+8,486)1 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,123 miles
- Test number
- 895765452452
- DangerousOil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both plus cracking (5.2.3 (e))
Pass33,637 miles (+5,196)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 33,637 miles
- Test number
- 663912265785
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner brake surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass28,441 miles (+3,341)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 28,441 miles
- Test number
- 990485990577
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,100 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 25,100 miles
- Test number
- 742005572783
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about J8 JAV
- Does J8 JAV currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 JAV is valid until 27 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on J8 JAV?
- The MOT on J8 JAV 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 JAV done?
- J8 JAV was recorded at 75,467 miles at its MOT on 28 Feb 2026, an average of 5,362 miles a year.
- Has J8 JAV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. J8 JAV has failed 5 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Mar 2025.
- Has the mileage on J8 JAV 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 JAV find?
- J8 JAV passed its latest MOT on 28 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.
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