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Red · Petrol · 2006 · 1,596 cc

L8 CBCMOT history

L8 CBC is a red petrol Ford Focus first used on 30 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 7 Sept 2027 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 44,833 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Sept 2026.

L8 CBC red Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Sept 2027
Mileage
44,833 mi
At MOT on 4 Sept 2026
MOT tests
17
15 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,362 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 CBC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
30 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 CBC was last recorded at 44,833 miles on 4 Sept 2026, 11,180 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
33,653 miles · 5 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
11,180 miles
Average per year
2,362 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 44,833 miles
  • 2025 – 33,653 miles
  • 2024 – 21,184 miles
  • 2023 – 9,111 miles
  • 2019 – 8,977 miles
  • 2018 – 8,732 miles
  • 2017 – 8,484 miles
  • 2016 – 8,377 miles
  • 2015 – 8,203 miles
  • 2014 – 7,630 miles
  • 2013 – 7,601 miles
  • 2012 – 7,544 miles
  • 2011 – 6,793 miles
  • 2010 – 5,624 miles
  • 2009 – 4,424 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass44,833 miles
  • AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

17 tests since 27 Jul 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass44,833 miles (+11,180)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    44,833 miles
    Test number
    761472812978
    • AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass33,653 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    33,653 miles
    Test number
    866464287452
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on inner edge
  3. Fail33,653 miles (+12,469)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,653 miles
    Test number
    548315701419
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on inner edge
  4. Pass21,184 miles (+12,073)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    21,184 miles
    Test number
    804136817345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass9,111 miles (+134)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    9,111 miles
    Test number
    328239716290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass8,977 miles (+245)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    8,977 miles
    Test number
    643318608579

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass8,732 miles (+248)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    8,732 miles
    Test number
    393524948074
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass8,484 miles (+107)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    8,484 miles
    Test number
    524621098498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass8,377 miles (+174)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    8,377 miles
    Test number
    592797566932

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass8,203 miles (+573)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    8,203 miles
    Test number
    856103205297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass7,630 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    7,630 miles
    Test number
    315342904409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail7,630 miles (+29)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    7,630 miles
    Test number
    736792504234
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteN/S/R tyre sidewall deteriorated
    • NoteO/S/F Tyre sidewall deteriorated
  13. Pass7,601 miles (+57)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    7,601 miles
    Test number
    586894103219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass7,544 miles (+751)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    7,544 miles
    Test number
    129625602203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass6,793 miles (+1,169)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    6,793 miles
    Test number
    609646501298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass5,624 miles (+1,200)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    5,624 miles
    Test number
    944717500223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass4,424 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    4,424 miles
    Test number
    131588309224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L8 CBC

Does L8 CBC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 CBC is valid until 7 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L8 CBC?
The MOT on L8 CBC is valid until 7 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 CBC done?
L8 CBC was recorded at 44,833 miles at its MOT on 4 Sept 2026, an average of 2,362 miles a year.
Has L8 CBC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 CBC has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on L8 CBC 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 L8 CBC find?
L8 CBC passed its latest MOT on 4 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: all direction indicators slightly discoloured; offside front inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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