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Ford Focus

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,596 cc

S8 HJGMOT history

S8 HJG is a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 1 Sept 2005. Its MOT expired on 22 Sept 2026 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 123,412 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Sept 2025.

S8 HJG black Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Focus, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 22 Sept 2026
Mileage
123,412 mi
At MOT on 23 Sept 2025
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,698 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S8 HJG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
1 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S8 HJG was last recorded at 123,412 miles on 23 Sept 2025, 2,486 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,926 miles · 16 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
2,486 miles
Average per year
4,698 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 123,412 miles
  • 2024 – 120,926 miles
  • 2023 – 118,193 miles
  • 2022 – 115,567 miles
  • 2021 – 113,006 miles
  • 2020 – 108,048 miles
  • 2019 – 103,095 miles
  • 2018 – 95,288 miles
  • 2017 – 90,767 miles
  • 2016 – 87,825 miles
  • 2015 – 84,810 miles
  • 2014 – 82,455 miles
  • 2013 – 79,106 miles
  • 2012 – 73,216 miles
  • 2011 – 67,202 miles
  • 2010 – 57,902 miles
  • 2009 – 50,344 miles
  • 2008 – 43,378 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,412 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively transmission (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded Heavily (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides Heavily (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Also front sum-frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryUnder of vehicle corrosion various

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 Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

28 tests since 10 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,412 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    123,412 miles
    Test number
    535269676236
    • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively transmission (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded Heavily (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides Heavily (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Also front sum-frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder of vehicle corrosion various

  2. Fail123,411 miles (+2,485)4 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,411 miles
    Test number
    559459059821
    • MajorCentral Front Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective bonnet not opening (3.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear arm bush marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear arm bush marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively transmission (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded Heavily (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides Heavily (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Also front sum-frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder of vehicle corrosion various

  3. Pass120,926 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    120,926 miles
    Test number
    194576309208
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both nsr and osr (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail120,926 miles (+2,733)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,926 miles
    Test number
    335548609432
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both nsr and osr (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass118,193 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    118,193 miles
    Test number
    883642019474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail118,193 miles (+2,626)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,193 miles
    Test number
    169145182487
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass115,567 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    115,567 miles
    Test number
    788743238990
    • AdvisoryAll heat shields deteriorating slightly
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arm inner rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail115,567 miles (+2,561)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,567 miles
    Test number
    577270785233
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll heat shields deteriorating slightly
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arm inner rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass113,006 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    113,006 miles
    Test number
    821066428016
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail113,006 miles (+4,958)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,006 miles
    Test number
    732531589133
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass108,048 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    108,048 miles
    Test number
    586217940901
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Fail108,048 miles (+4,953)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,048 miles
    Test number
    434392185098
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass103,095 miles (+7,807)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    103,095 miles
    Test number
    328354458220
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Pass95,288 miles (+4,521)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    95,288 miles
    Test number
    787190651048
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Pass90,767 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    90,767 miles
    Test number
    557826306844
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail90,767 miles (+2,942)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,767 miles
    Test number
    894448963197
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass87,825 miles (+3,015)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    87,825 miles
    Test number
    633895134187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass84,810 miles (+2,355)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    84,810 miles
    Test number
    625957864440
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both fronts and both rears (2.4.C.1b)

  19. Pass82,455 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    82,455 miles
    Test number
    598409254204
    • AdvisoryInner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Fail82,451 miles (+3,345)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,451 miles
    Test number
    868028054238
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryInner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass79,106 miles (+5,890)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    79,106 miles
    Test number
    725736853228
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Fail73,216 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,216 miles
    Test number
    185617252229
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  23. Pass73,216 miles (+6,014)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    73,216 miles
    Test number
    387847852408
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  24. Pass67,202 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    67,202 miles
    Test number
    205143541261
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Fail67,202 miles (+9,300)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,202 miles
    Test number
    118173241268
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass57,902 miles (+7,558)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    57,902 miles
    Test number
    401284920233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass50,344 miles (+6,966)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    50,344 miles
    Test number
    191407949240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass43,378 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    43,378 miles
    Test number
    402204958253
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S8 HJG

Does S8 HJG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S8 HJG expired on 22 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S8 HJG?
The MOT on S8 HJG expired on 22 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S8 HJG done?
S8 HJG was recorded at 123,412 miles at its MOT on 23 Sept 2025, an average of 4,698 miles a year.
Has S8 HJG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S8 HJG has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on S8 HJG 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 HJG find?
S8 HJG passed its latest MOT on 23 Sept 2025 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: central front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front brake disc worn, but not excessively transmission; nearside front oil leak, but not excessive transmission, and 5 more.

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