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Black · Petrol · 2018 · 999 cc

J8 VLMMOT history

J8 VLM is a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 31 Jul 2018. Its MOT is valid until 10 Aug 2027 and it has passed 6 of 6 MOT tests, with 29,476 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jul 2026.

J8 VLM black Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Aug 2027
Mileage
29,476 mi
At MOT on 28 Jul 2026
MOT tests
6
6 passed · 0 failed
Per year
2,682 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 VLM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
2018
First used
31 Jul 2018
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J8 VLM was last recorded at 29,476 miles on 28 Jul 2026, 1,818 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
27,658 miles · 11 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,818 miles
Average per year
2,682 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 29,476 miles
  • 2025 – 27,658 miles
  • 2024 – 25,895 miles
  • 2023 – 23,289 miles
  • 2022 – 20,188 miles
  • 2021 – 15,967 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass29,476 miles
  • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

6 tests since 14 Jul 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass29,476 miles (+1,818)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    29,476 miles
    Test number
    604465612558
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass27,658 miles (+1,763)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    27,658 miles
    Test number
    862258484074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass25,895 miles (+2,606)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    25,895 miles
    Test number
    436504846330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass23,289 miles (+3,101)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    23,289 miles
    Test number
    261534872350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass20,188 miles (+4,221)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    20,188 miles
    Test number
    515095795424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass15,967 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    15,967 miles
    Test number
    135921102143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J8 VLM

Does J8 VLM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 VLM is valid until 10 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on J8 VLM?
The MOT on J8 VLM is valid until 10 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J8 VLM done?
J8 VLM was recorded at 29,476 miles at its MOT on 28 Jul 2026, an average of 2,682 miles a year.
Has J8 VLM ever failed its MOT?
No. J8 VLM has passed all 6 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on J8 VLM 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 VLM find?
J8 VLM passed its latest MOT on 28 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts.

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