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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 2006 · 2,521 cc

L8 CMXMOT history

L8 CMX is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 7 Jun 2006. Its MOT is valid until 22 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 112,252 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 May 2026.

L8 CMX blue Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 May 2027
Mileage
112,252 mi
At MOT on 23 May 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,259 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 CMX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,521 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
7 Jun 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 May 2027
Latest MOT test
23 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 CMX was last recorded at 112,252 miles on 23 May 2026, 4,735 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,517 miles · 26 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
4,735 miles
Average per year
5,259 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 112,252 miles
  • 2025 – 107,517 miles
  • 2024 – 105,000 miles
  • 2023 – 99,101 miles
  • 2022 – 95,669 miles
  • 2021 – 91,742 miles
  • 2019 – 87,837 miles
  • 2018 – 75,709 miles
  • 2017 – 75,611 miles
  • 2016 – 67,923 miles
  • 2015 – 57,237 miles
  • 2014 – 50,957 miles
  • 2013 – 49,499 miles
  • 2012 – 45,929 miles
  • 2011 – 41,356 miles
  • 2010 – 30,960 miles
  • 2009 – 25,445 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,252 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened including suspension components and mountings both sides (5.3.3 (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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

25 tests since 6 Jun 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,252 miles (+4,735)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2027
    Odometer
    112,252 miles
    Test number
    398669467442
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened including suspension components and mountings both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass107,517 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    107,517 miles
    Test number
    154951080281
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed offside and nearside (7.1.2 (b))

  3. Fail107,517 miles (+2,517)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,517 miles
    Test number
    486150565358
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed offside and nearside (7.1.2 (b))

  4. Pass105,000 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    105,000 miles
    Test number
    738732762478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail105,000 miles (+5,899)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,000 miles
    Test number
    283684683253
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass99,101 miles (+3,432)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2024
    Odometer
    99,101 miles
    Test number
    690095149236
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass95,669 miles (+3,927)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    95,669 miles
    Test number
    697323546171
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  8. Pass91,742 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    91,742 miles
    Test number
    414167318469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail91,742 miles (+3,905)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,742 miles
    Test number
    800735831397
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

  10. Pass87,837 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    87,837 miles
    Test number
    920283646716
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Fail87,837 miles (+12,128)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,837 miles
    Test number
    626823584954
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front heat shield loose
    • AdvisoryCentral Front lambda sensor wiring dragging along road surface - wiring damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass75,709 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    75,709 miles
    Test number
    852210709455
    • AdvisoryN/side rear tyre small cut outer side wall

  13. Fail75,709 miles (+98)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,709 miles
    Test number
    472693527364
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass75,611 miles (+7,688)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    75,611 miles
    Test number
    614583796706

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass67,923 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    67,923 miles
    Test number
    768516759116
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • 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. Fail67,923 miles (+10,686)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,923 miles
    Test number
    725059560205
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • 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)

  17. Pass57,237 miles (+6,280)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    57,237 miles
    Test number
    557380872568
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward arm bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward arm bush (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass50,957 miles (+1,458)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    50,957 miles
    Test number
    276797514242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass49,499 miles (+3,570)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    49,499 miles
    Test number
    107617513285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass45,929 miles (+4,573)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    45,929 miles
    Test number
    887548242220
    • 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)

  21. Pass41,356 miles (+10,396)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    41,356 miles
    Test number
    329196961257
    • NoteO/s/i cv boot leaking greese
    • NoteSlight buckle in nsf wheel

  22. Pass30,960 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    30,960 miles
    Test number
    521520580222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail30,956 miles (+5,511)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,956 miles
    Test number
    574980380248
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass25,445 miles (+2,386)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    25,445 miles
    Test number
    603130359213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass23,059 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    23,059 miles
    Test number
    543817559160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L8 CMX

Does L8 CMX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 CMX is valid until 22 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L8 CMX?
The MOT on L8 CMX is valid until 22 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 CMX done?
L8 CMX was recorded at 112,252 miles at its MOT on 23 May 2026, an average of 5,259 miles a year.
Has L8 CMX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 CMX has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on L8 CMX 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 CMX find?
L8 CMX passed its latest MOT on 23 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides, and 1 more.

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