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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,596 cc

J8 KRBMOT history

J8 KRB is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 25 Apr 2003. Its MOT expired on 23 Jul 2026 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 40,595 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jul 2025.

J8 KRB blue Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 23 Jul 2026
Mileage
40,595 mi
At MOT on 14 Jul 2025
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,675 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 KRB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
25 Apr 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

J8 KRB was last recorded at 40,595 miles on 14 Jul 2025, 15,342 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jul 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 Jul 2015: 2,230 miles, lower than 18,373 miles on 17 Jul 2014.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
25,253 miles · 24 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
15,342 miles
Average per year
1,675 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 40,595 miles
  • 2024 – 25,253 miles
  • 2023 – 23,795 miles
  • 2022 – 15,426 miles
  • 2021 – 9,440 miles
  • 2020 – 5,892 miles
  • 2019 – 5,357 miles
  • 2018 – 4,632 miles
  • 2017 – 3,917 miles
  • 2016 – 2,994 miles
  • 2015 – 2,230 miles
  • 2014 – 18,373 miles
  • 2012 – 17,416 miles
  • 2011 – 16,510 miles
  • 2010 – 15,642 miles
  • 2009 – 14,782 miles
  • 2008 – 13,329 miles
  • 2007 – 10,863 miles
  • 2006 – 8,177 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass40,595 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

26 tests since 11 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass40,595 miles (+15,342)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    40,595 miles
    Test number
    202380117125
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass25,253 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    25,253 miles
    Test number
    125538203823
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail25,251 miles (+1,456)1 dangerous5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,251 miles
    Test number
    663784467829
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested due to leak on n/s/r drum (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass23,795 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    23,795 miles
    Test number
    553043162944
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail23,791 miles (+8,365)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,791 miles
    Test number
    281514539095
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass15,426 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    15,426 miles
    Test number
    144375828499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail15,420 miles (+5,980)2 dangerous6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,420 miles
    Test number
    218854693527
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass9,440 miles (+3,548)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    9,440 miles
    Test number
    323179568565
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass5,892 miles (+535)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    5,892 miles
    Test number
    259556270854

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass5,357 miles (+725)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    5,357 miles
    Test number
    329813859620

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass4,632 miles (+715)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    4,632 miles
    Test number
    198283923753
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  12. Pass3,917 miles (+923)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    3,917 miles
    Test number
    373609826639
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre cracking
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre cracking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre cracking

  13. Pass2,994 miles (+764)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    2,994 miles
    Test number
    839234631324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass2,230 miles (-16,143)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    2,230 miles
    Test number
    376161405243
    • NoteFront tyres cracking

  15. Pass18,373 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    18,373 miles
    Test number
    427108094162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. PassMileage not read2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    365386493113
    • AdvisoryInner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  17. Pass17,416 miles (+906)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    17,416 miles
    Test number
    219925592415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass16,510 miles (+868)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    16,510 miles
    Test number
    275115291489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass15,642 miles (+860)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    15,642 miles
    Test number
    170420600253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass14,782 miles (+1,453)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    14,782 miles
    Test number
    593950099119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass13,329 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    13,329 miles
    Test number
    360979398118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail13,329 miles (+2,466)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,329 miles
    Test number
    632739898124
    • FailureOffside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  23. Pass10,863 miles (+2,686)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    10,863 miles
    Test number
    103911607271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass8,177 miles (+257)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    8,177 miles
    Test number
    544866726277
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre tread
    • NoteOffside rear tyre tread low 3mm

  25. Pass7,920 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    7,920 miles
    Test number
    364351016012
    • NoteFront windscreen wiper blades smear and show worn
    • NoteNail in tyre

  26. Fail7,920 miles1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    7,920 miles
    Test number
    550351216000
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • NoteFront windscreen wiper blades smear and show worn
    • NoteNail in tyre

Questions about J8 KRB

Does J8 KRB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on J8 KRB expired on 23 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on J8 KRB?
The MOT on J8 KRB expired on 23 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has J8 KRB done?
J8 KRB was recorded at 40,595 miles at its MOT on 14 Jul 2025, an average of 1,675 miles a year.
Has J8 KRB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J8 KRB has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on J8 KRB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 Jul 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on J8 KRB find?
J8 KRB passed its latest MOT on 14 Jul 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy.

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