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Red · Diesel · 2016 · 1,499 cc

S8 HLJMOT history

S8 HLJ is a red diesel Ford Focus first used on 27 May 2016. Its MOT is valid until 27 Sept 2027 and it has passed 8 of 8 MOT tests, with 162,848 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Sept 2026.

S8 HLJ red Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Sept 2027
Mileage
162,848 mi
At MOT on 22 Sept 2026
MOT tests
8
8 passed · 0 failed
Per year
16,132 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S8 HLJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,499 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
27 May 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S8 HLJ was last recorded at 162,848 miles on 22 Sept 2026, 23,813 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
139,035 miles · 26 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
23,813 miles
Average per year
16,132 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 162,848 miles
  • 2025 – 139,035 miles
  • 2024 – 117,454 miles
  • 2023 – 91,587 miles
  • 2022 – 73,194 miles
  • 2021 – 65,185 miles
  • 2020 – 60,963 miles
  • 2019 – 42,538 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass162,848 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2025

Full MOT history

8 tests since 8 Apr 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass162,848 miles (+23,813)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    162,848 miles
    Test number
    302114511806
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass139,035 miles (+21,581)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    139,035 miles
    Test number
    369833054009
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass117,454 miles (+25,867)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    117,454 miles
    Test number
    820074363689

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass91,587 miles (+18,393)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    91,587 miles
    Test number
    542444948864

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass73,194 miles (+8,009)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    73,194 miles
    Test number
    735224842742

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass65,185 miles (+4,222)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    65,185 miles
    Test number
    728135479226
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass60,963 miles (+18,425)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    60,963 miles
    Test number
    858077546596
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass42,538 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    42,538 miles
    Test number
    800166124312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S8 HLJ

Does S8 HLJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S8 HLJ is valid until 27 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S8 HLJ?
The MOT on S8 HLJ is valid until 27 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S8 HLJ done?
S8 HLJ was recorded at 162,848 miles at its MOT on 22 Sept 2026, an average of 16,132 miles a year.
Has S8 HLJ ever failed its MOT?
No. S8 HLJ has passed all 8 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on S8 HLJ 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 HLJ find?
S8 HLJ passed its latest MOT on 22 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; rear coil spring corroded both; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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