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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.

J8 JAV white Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass75,467 miles
  • 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))

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 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. Pass53,902 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    53,902 miles
    Test number
    672390347104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. 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))
  8. 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))
  9. 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))
  10. 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))
  11. 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))
  12. 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))
  13. Pass28,441 miles (+3,341)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    28,441 miles
    Test number
    990485990577

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. 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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