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Ford Focus

Silver · Diesel · 2014 · 1,560 cc

J8 THLMOT history

J8 THL is a silver diesel Ford Focus first used on 25 Mar 2014. Its MOT is valid until 30 Mar 2027 and it has passed 10 of 16 MOT tests, with 139,582 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Mar 2026.

J8 THL silver Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Focus, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 30 Mar 2027
Mileage
139,582 mi
At MOT on 31 Mar 2026
MOT tests
16
10 passed · 6 failed
Per year
11,224 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 THL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
25 Mar 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J8 THL was last recorded at 139,582 miles on 31 Mar 2026, 10,272 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,310 miles · 25 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
10,272 miles
Average per year
11,224 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 139,582 miles
  • 2025 – 129,310 miles
  • 2024 – 118,950 miles
  • 2023 – 109,573 miles
  • 2022 – 98,835 miles
  • 2021 – 88,515 miles
  • 2020 – 82,406 miles
  • 2019 – 67,274 miles
  • 2018 – 52,737 miles
  • 2017 – 38,386 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,582 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edge plus nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2024

Full MOT history

16 tests since 25 Mar 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,582 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    139,582 miles
    Test number
    257284831998
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edge plus nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail139,582 miles (+10,272)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,582 miles
    Test number
    800586633083
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edge plus nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass129,310 miles (+10,360)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    129,310 miles
    Test number
    271949390060
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Parking brake effort enough to pass test, but recommend inspection - JUST MET REQUIREMENT (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass118,950 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    118,950 miles
    Test number
    709130512338
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear door apature seal damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear door apature seal damaged

  5. Fail118,950 miles (+9,377)6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,950 miles
    Test number
    488207089862
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear door apature seal damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear door apature seal damaged

  6. Pass109,573 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    109,573 miles
    Test number
    799618561242
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both. (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both trailing arm bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail109,573 miles (+10,738)2 major1 repaired2 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,573 miles
    Test number
    489876760827
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid topped up fluid. (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener. (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both.215/55r16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Door check strap worn/loose.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both. (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both trailing arm bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass98,835 miles (+10,320)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    98,835 miles
    Test number
    975626700255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass88,515 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    88,515 miles
    Test number
    184642307715
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  10. Fail88,515 miles (+6,109)3 dangerous3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,515 miles
    Test number
    436980060963
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth at 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear rear exhaust heat shield insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth at 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 2.5mm plus worn smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass82,406 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    82,406 miles
    Test number
    907251349077
    • 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))

  12. Fail82,406 miles (+15,132)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,406 miles
    Test number
    567074034840
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • 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))

  13. Pass67,274 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    67,274 miles
    Test number
    155199731168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail67,274 miles (+14,537)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,274 miles
    Test number
    179872801405
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  15. Pass52,737 miles (+14,351)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    52,737 miles
    Test number
    411167972059
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass38,386 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    38,386 miles
    Test number
    566049996754

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J8 THL

Does J8 THL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 THL is valid until 30 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on J8 THL?
The MOT on J8 THL is valid until 30 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 THL done?
J8 THL was recorded at 139,582 miles at its MOT on 31 Mar 2026, an average of 11,224 miles a year.
Has J8 THL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J8 THL has failed 6 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on J8 THL 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 THL find?
J8 THL passed its latest MOT on 31 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edge plus nail in tread.

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