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Orange · Petrol · 2008 · 2,521 cc

L8 JRJMOT history

L8 JRJ is an orange petrol Ford Focus first used on 30 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 1 Aug 2027 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 150,240 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jul 2026.

L8 JRJ orange Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Aug 2027
Mileage
150,240 mi
At MOT on 23 Jul 2026
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,074 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 JRJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Orange
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,521 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
30 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 JRJ was last recorded at 150,240 miles on 23 Jul 2026, 2,742 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 2 Aug 2013: 58,398 miles, lower than 59,392 miles on 1 Aug 2013.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
147,498 miles · 16 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
2,742 miles
Average per year
8,074 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 150,240 miles
  • 2025 – 147,498 miles
  • 2024 – 144,102 miles
  • 2023 – 140,530 miles
  • 2022 – 136,873 miles
  • 2021 – 129,603 miles
  • 2020 – 124,483 miles
  • 2019 – 115,868 miles
  • 2018 – 105,921 miles
  • 2017 – 97,458 miles
  • 2016 – 89,644 miles
  • 2015 – 80,573 miles
  • 2014 – 71,277 miles
  • 2013 – 58,398 miles
  • 2012 – 36,140 miles
  • 2011 – 28,700 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass150,240 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

24 tests since 4 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass150,240 miles (+2,742)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    150,240 miles
    Test number
    648401018792
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass147,498 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    147,498 miles
    Test number
    785592815314
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  3. Fail147,494 miles (+3,392)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,494 miles
    Test number
    751903485484
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed due to exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass144,102 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    144,102 miles
    Test number
    252755214306
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Fail144,102 miles (+3,572)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,102 miles
    Test number
    952427675689
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass140,530 miles (+3,657)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    140,530 miles
    Test number
    976265698134
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both on inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass136,873 miles (+7,270)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    136,873 miles
    Test number
    199742691084
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  8. Pass129,603 miles (+5,120)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    129,603 miles
    Test number
    222769138255
    • MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on inside (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass124,483 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    124,483 miles
    Test number
    670500125657

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail124,479 miles (+8,611)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,479 miles
    Test number
    566467187538
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass115,868 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    115,868 miles
    Test number
    278252371865

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail115,863 miles (+9,942)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,863 miles
    Test number
    759874698131
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on inside (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inside (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass105,921 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    105,921 miles
    Test number
    579718561029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail105,921 miles (+8,463)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,921 miles
    Test number
    788614569022
    • MajorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  15. Pass97,458 miles (+7,814)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    97,458 miles
    Test number
    486742078295
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass89,644 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    89,644 miles
    Test number
    853554087508
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Fail89,644 miles (+9,071)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,644 miles
    Test number
    202496781131
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass80,573 miles (+9,296)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    80,573 miles
    Test number
    499172315252
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass71,277 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    71,277 miles
    Test number
    148863514242
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail71,277 miles (+12,879)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,277 miles
    Test number
    358163814267
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass58,398 miles (-994)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    58,398 miles
    Test number
    377654913449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail59,392 miles (+23,252)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,392 miles
    Test number
    325253913401
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  23. Pass36,140 miles (+7,440)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    36,140 miles
    Test number
    915100782126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass28,700 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    28,700 miles
    Test number
    596525981138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L8 JRJ

Does L8 JRJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 JRJ is valid until 1 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L8 JRJ?
The MOT on L8 JRJ is valid until 1 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 JRJ done?
L8 JRJ was recorded at 150,240 miles at its MOT on 23 Jul 2026, an average of 8,074 miles a year.
Has L8 JRJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 JRJ has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on L8 JRJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 2 Aug 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L8 JRJ find?
L8 JRJ passed its latest MOT on 23 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play.

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