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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 1,388 cc

S8 LJBMOT history

S8 LJB is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 31 Dec 2000. Its MOT expired on 10 Aug 2023 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 140,973 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Aug 2022.

S8 LJB blue Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 10 Aug 2023
Mileage
140,973 mi
At MOT on 11 Aug 2022
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,510 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S8 LJB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,388 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
31 Dec 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
11 Aug 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

S8 LJB was last recorded at 140,973 miles on 11 Aug 2022, 126,034 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Aug 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 8 Aug 2022: 14,939 miles, lower than 132,592 miles on 11 Aug 2021.

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
14,939 miles · 8 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
126,034 miles
Average per year
6,510 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 140,973 miles
  • 2021 – 132,592 miles
  • 2020 – 124,471 miles
  • 2019 – 121,139 miles
  • 2018 – 119,345 miles
  • 2017 – 117,310 miles
  • 2016 – 112,824 miles
  • 2015 – 109,210 miles
  • 2014 – 105,815 miles
  • 2013 – 97,614 miles
  • 2012 – 95,525 miles
  • 2011 – 85,418 miles
  • 2010 – 75,022 miles
  • 2009 – 61,986 miles
  • 2008 – 49,539 miles
  • 2006 – 37,161 miles
  • 2005 – 32,403 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,973 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

26 tests since 7 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,973 miles (+126,034)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    140,973 miles
    Test number
    313580125914
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail14,939 miles (-117,653)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,939 miles
    Test number
    826395079733
    • DangerousOffside Rear Vehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached sill to flooring (6.1.6 (i) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass132,592 miles (+284)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    132,592 miles
    Test number
    113052354826

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail132,308 miles (+7,837)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,308 miles
    Test number
    327126384077
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass124,471 miles (+3,332)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    124,471 miles
    Test number
    248095325536
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass121,139 miles (+1,794)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    121,139 miles
    Test number
    686989128472
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass119,345 miles (+2,035)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    119,345 miles
    Test number
    109239892777
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower chasis and suspension arms (n/s and o/s) corroded

  8. Pass117,310 miles (+4,486)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    117,310 miles
    Test number
    271444114956
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Pass112,824 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    112,824 miles
    Test number
    587398409935
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Fail112,824 miles (+3,614)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,824 miles
    Test number
    883665917283
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Pass109,210 miles (+16)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    109,210 miles
    Test number
    223677320208
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Fail109,194 miles (+3,379)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,194 miles
    Test number
    340564496937
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexy (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass105,815 miles (+17)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    105,815 miles
    Test number
    459721224251
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Fail105,798 miles (+8,184)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,798 miles
    Test number
    388131914437
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass97,614 miles (+2,089)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    97,614 miles
    Test number
    115530113170
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteAdvise n/s rear rimm slight damege

  16. Pass95,525 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2013
    Odometer
    95,525 miles
    Test number
    277562552449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail95,525 miles (+10,107)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,525 miles
    Test number
    226281652499
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

  18. Pass85,418 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    85,418 miles
    Test number
    346420211221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail85,418 miles (+10,396)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,418 miles
    Test number
    135389201220
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  20. Pass75,022 miles (+13,036)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    75,022 miles
    Test number
    824603180141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass61,986 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    61,986 miles
    Test number
    610395859118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail61,986 miles (+12,447)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,986 miles
    Test number
    574584359163
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  23. Pass49,539 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    49,539 miles
    Test number
    950644558172
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

  24. Fail49,539 miles (+12,378)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,539 miles
    Test number
    813812658192
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

  25. Pass37,161 miles (+4,758)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    37,161 miles
    Test number
    524851746318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass32,403 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    32,403 miles
    Test number
    480911345405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S8 LJB

Does S8 LJB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S8 LJB expired on 10 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S8 LJB?
The MOT on S8 LJB expired on 10 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S8 LJB done?
S8 LJB was recorded at 140,973 miles at its MOT on 11 Aug 2022, an average of 6,510 miles a year.
Has S8 LJB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S8 LJB has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on S8 LJB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 8 Aug 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S8 LJB find?
S8 LJB passed its latest MOT on 11 Aug 2022 with 4 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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