Ford Focus
Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 1,569 cc
L8 JFBMOT history
L8 JFB is a blue diesel Ford Focus first used on 2 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 2 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 84,250 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 2 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 84,250 mi
- At MOT on 12 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 19 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 3,737 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L8 JFB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Focus
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,569 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 2 Mar 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 2 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L8 JFB was last recorded at 84,250 miles on 12 Feb 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Feb 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 84,249 miles · 11 Feb 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 1 miles
- Average per year
- 3,737 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 84,250 miles
- 2025 – 81,991 miles
- 2024 – 79,921 miles
- 2023 – 77,624 miles
- 2022 – 75,499 miles
- 2021 – 73,835 miles
- 2020 – 72,689 miles
- 2019 – 69,517 miles
- 2018 – 65,936 miles
- 2017 – 60,654 miles
- 2016 – 57,941 miles
- 2015 – 52,954 miles
- 2014 – 48,358 miles
- 2013 – 43,243 miles
- 2012 – 37,793 miles
- 2011 – 32,103 miles
- 2010 – 26,703 miles
- 2009 – 21,886 miles
- 2008 – 16,986 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass84,250 miles
- AdvisoryFactory fitted undertray's present at time of MOT test.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked. (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
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.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011
Full MOT history
23 tests since 12 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass84,250 miles (+1)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 84,250 miles
- Test number
- 982296665979
- AdvisoryFactory fitted undertray's present at time of MOT test.
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked. (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail84,249 miles (+2,258)1 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,249 miles
- Test number
- 206374289492
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryFactory fitted undertray's present at time of MOT test.
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked. (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass81,991 miles (+2,070)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 81,991 miles
- Test number
- 405829374088
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryUndertray fitted to vehicle at time of test
Pass79,921 miles (+2,297)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 79,921 miles
- Test number
- 289207481652
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Pass77,624 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 77,624 miles
- Test number
- 483976645370
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail77,623 miles (+2,124)1 dangerous2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,623 miles
- Test number
- 534718930596
- DangerousNearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass75,499 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 75,499 miles
- Test number
- 285001011617
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail75,499 miles (+1,664)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,499 miles
- Test number
- 278430057352
- MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Pass73,835 miles (+1,146)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 73,835 miles
- Test number
- 135267169765
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass72,689 miles (+3,172)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 72,689 miles
- Test number
- 326521005949
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Pass69,517 miles (+3,581)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 69,517 miles
- Test number
- 814279233874
- AdvisoryCentral Front Upper Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
Pass65,936 miles (+5,282)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 65,936 miles
- Test number
- 357588942865
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,654 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 60,654 miles
- Test number
- 822903921923
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)
Fail60,654 miles (+2,713)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,654 miles
- Test number
- 613352268741
- Repaired at testRear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)
Pass57,941 miles (+4,987)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 57,941 miles
- Test number
- 640009232675
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,954 miles (+4,596)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 52,954 miles
- Test number
- 379887855059
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,358 miles (+5,115)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 48,358 miles
- Test number
- 615559644094
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,243 miles (+5,450)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 43,243 miles
- Test number
- 755984843014
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,793 miles (+5,690)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 37,793 miles
- Test number
- 437816042074
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,103 miles (+5,400)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 32,103 miles
- Test number
- 838531141024
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass26,703 miles (+4,817)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 26,703 miles
- Test number
- 901050260027
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass21,886 miles (+4,900)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 21,886 miles
- Test number
- 124543349012
- NoteBoth front tyres are slightly worn on the inner and outer edges.
Pass16,986 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 16,986 miles
- Test number
- 202093448020
- 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)
Questions about L8 JFB
- Does L8 JFB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 JFB is valid until 2 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L8 JFB?
- The MOT on L8 JFB is valid until 2 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L8 JFB done?
- L8 JFB was recorded at 84,250 miles at its MOT on 12 Feb 2026, an average of 3,737 miles a year.
- Has L8 JFB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L8 JFB has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Feb 2026.
- Has the mileage on L8 JFB 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 JFB find?
- L8 JFB passed its latest MOT on 12 Feb 2026 with 7 advisories: factory fitted undertray's present at time of mot test.; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded.; front brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 4 more.
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