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Ford Focus

Grey · Petrol · 2011 · 1,596 cc

L8 TMJMOT history

L8 TMJ is a grey petrol Ford Focus first used on 31 May 2011. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jul 2027 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 135,033 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jun 2026.

L8 TMJ grey Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Jul 2027
Mileage
135,033 mi
At MOT on 8 Jun 2026
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,478 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 TMJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
31 May 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 TMJ was last recorded at 135,033 miles on 8 Jun 2026, 6,929 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,104 miles · 30 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
6,929 miles
Average per year
9,478 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 135,033 miles
  • 2025 – 128,104 miles
  • 2024 – 118,687 miles
  • 2023 – 109,927 miles
  • 2022 – 101,014 miles
  • 2021 – 90,529 miles
  • 2020 – 84,929 miles
  • 2019 – 72,564 miles
  • 2018 – 62,027 miles
  • 2017 – 50,205 miles
  • 2016 – 36,438 miles
  • 2015 – 30,329 miles
  • 2014 – 20,671 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,033 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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.

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose

    Minor3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S/R and O/S/R

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

19 tests since 15 May 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,033 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    135,033 miles
    Test number
    442785398631
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Fail135,033 miles (+6,929)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,033 miles
    Test number
    783259599931
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass128,104 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    128,104 miles
    Test number
    785943891622

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail128,104 miles (+9,417)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,104 miles
    Test number
    907425812020
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass118,687 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    118,687 miles
    Test number
    556904288760
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/S/R and O/S/R (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S/R and O/S/R (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Fail118,687 miles (+8,760)1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,687 miles
    Test number
    619506216510
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/S/R and O/S/R (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S/R and O/S/R (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass109,927 miles (+1)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    109,927 miles
    Test number
    802664736505
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexi deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S/R and O/S/R (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Fail109,926 miles (+8,912)5 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,926 miles
    Test number
    722234296911
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexi deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S/R and O/S/R (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  9. Pass101,014 miles (+10,485)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    101,014 miles
    Test number
    410682119125
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills plastic covers fitted not allowing full inspection (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shields loose

  10. Pass90,529 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    90,529 miles
    Test number
    470165260021
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  11. Fail90,529 miles (+5,600)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,529 miles
    Test number
    526620372414
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass84,929 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    84,929 miles
    Test number
    542962546724

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail84,929 miles (+12,365)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,929 miles
    Test number
    713487136110
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  14. Pass72,564 miles (+10,537)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    72,564 miles
    Test number
    448050176205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass62,027 miles (+11,822)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2019
    Odometer
    62,027 miles
    Test number
    892795604475
    • AdvisoryOne rear exhaust mount broken

  16. Pass50,205 miles (+13,767)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2018
    Odometer
    50,205 miles
    Test number
    355908003685
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement big rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement big rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn on inner edges

  17. Pass36,438 miles (+6,109)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2017
    Odometer
    36,438 miles
    Test number
    948723701403
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass30,329 miles (+9,658)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2016
    Odometer
    30,329 miles
    Test number
    199767045198
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

  19. Pass20,671 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2015
    Odometer
    20,671 miles
    Test number
    139985934184
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Questions about L8 TMJ

Does L8 TMJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 TMJ is valid until 6 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L8 TMJ?
The MOT on L8 TMJ is valid until 6 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 TMJ done?
L8 TMJ was recorded at 135,033 miles at its MOT on 8 Jun 2026, an average of 9,478 miles a year.
Has L8 TMJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 TMJ has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on L8 TMJ 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 TMJ find?
L8 TMJ passed its latest MOT on 8 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi.

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