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Grey · Diesel · 2014 · 1,560 cc

S8 CBJMOT history

S8 CBJ is a grey diesel Ford Focus first used on 16 Sept 2014. Its MOT is valid until 23 Aug 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 89,697 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Aug 2026.

S8 CBJ grey Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Aug 2027
Mileage
89,697 mi
At MOT on 24 Aug 2026
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,462 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S8 CBJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
16 Sept 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S8 CBJ was last recorded at 89,697 miles on 24 Aug 2026, 3,097 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,600 miles · 18 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
3,097 miles
Average per year
6,462 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 89,697 miles
  • 2025 – 78,687 miles
  • 2024 – 74,052 miles
  • 2023 – 67,989 miles
  • 2022 – 59,251 miles
  • 2021 – 54,990 miles
  • 2019 – 44,149 miles
  • 2018 – 36,113 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,697 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged misshapen slight

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

14 tests since 9 May 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,697 miles (+3,097)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    89,697 miles
    Test number
    638116169139
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass86,600 miles (+2,099)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    86,600 miles
    Test number
    772675023692

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass84,501 miles (+5,814)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    84,501 miles
    Test number
    555314780628
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass78,687 miles (+4,635)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    78,687 miles
    Test number
    308106817057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass74,052 miles (+6,063)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    74,052 miles
    Test number
    314532455022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass67,989 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    67,989 miles
    Test number
    345109908685
    • 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))
  7. Fail67,989 miles (+8,738)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,989 miles
    Test number
    465299700282
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
  8. Pass59,251 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    59,251 miles
    Test number
    434910261677
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged misshapen slight (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Fail59,249 miles (+4,259)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,249 miles
    Test number
    555705348538
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged misshapen slight (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoolant low
  10. Pass54,990 miles (+10,841)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    54,990 miles
    Test number
    149229228070
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass44,149 miles (+4,326)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    44,149 miles
    Test number
    742793384953

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass39,823 miles (+3,710)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    39,823 miles
    Test number
    734423793345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass36,113 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2019
    Odometer
    36,113 miles
    Test number
    523844963460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail36,111 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,111 miles
    Test number
    768361096361
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)
    • FailureTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Questions about S8 CBJ

Does S8 CBJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S8 CBJ is valid until 23 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on S8 CBJ?
The MOT on S8 CBJ is valid until 23 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S8 CBJ done?
S8 CBJ was recorded at 89,697 miles at its MOT on 24 Aug 2026, an average of 6,462 miles a year.
Has S8 CBJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S8 CBJ has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on S8 CBJ 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 S8 CBJ find?
S8 CBJ passed its latest MOT on 24 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear direction indicator slightly discoloured; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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