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Black · Petrol · 2015 · 999 cc

T8 BOVMOT history

T8 BOV is a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 22 Apr 2015. Its MOT is valid until 1 Jun 2027 and it has passed 9 of 13 MOT tests, with 114,821 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Jun 2027
Mileage
114,821 mi
At MOT on 15 May 2026
MOT tests
13
9 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,344 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T8 BOV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
22 Apr 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
15 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T8 BOV was last recorded at 114,821 miles on 15 May 2026, 6,179 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,642 miles · 23 May 2025
Between the last two tests
6,179 miles
Average per year
9,344 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 114,821 miles
  • 2025 – 108,642 miles
  • 2024 – 102,340 miles
  • 2023 – 97,206 miles
  • 2022 – 92,636 miles
  • 2021 – 78,141 miles
  • 2020 – 69,119 miles
  • 2019 – 54,164 miles
  • 2018 – 39,251 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,821 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower 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 Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (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.

  • Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both and n/s/f

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Outer sill covers fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

13 tests since 13 Apr 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,821 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    114,821 miles
    Test number
    736363049373
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower 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 Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail114,821 miles (+6,179)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,821 miles
    Test number
    249413084441
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower 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 Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass108,642 miles (+6,302)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    108,642 miles
    Test number
    231935738506
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass102,340 miles (+5,134)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    102,340 miles
    Test number
    328892197322
    • AdvisoryBrake operation pressure/vacuum assistance close to minimum requirement vac pump worn (1.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge starting to wear (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass97,206 miles (+4,570)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    97,206 miles
    Test number
    442046098533
    • AdvisoryBrake operation pressure/vacuum assistance close to minimum requirement vac pump worn reducing braking pressure (1.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass92,636 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    92,636 miles
    Test number
    590824914112
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both and n/s/f (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  7. Fail92,635 miles (+14,494)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,635 miles
    Test number
    636193700984
    • MajorHeadlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative both (4.1.6 (a) (ii))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both and n/s/f (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  8. Pass78,141 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    78,141 miles
    Test number
    141509539360
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail78,141 miles (+9,022)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,141 miles
    Test number
    740620093948
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass69,119 miles (+14,955)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    69,119 miles
    Test number
    271059176707
    • AdvisoryEngine cover & full vehicle length under-shields fitted
    • AdvisoryOuter sill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front & both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres feathered on inner band

  11. Pass54,164 miles (+14,913)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    54,164 miles
    Test number
    752824819431
    • AdvisoryEngine cover & under-shield fitted
    • AdvisoryOuter sill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryRear tyres slightly feathered on inner band

  12. Pass39,251 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    39,251 miles
    Test number
    958305908573

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail39,251 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,251 miles
    Test number
    871467168338
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Questions about T8 BOV

Does T8 BOV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T8 BOV is valid until 1 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T8 BOV?
The MOT on T8 BOV is valid until 1 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T8 BOV done?
T8 BOV was recorded at 114,821 miles at its MOT on 15 May 2026, an average of 9,344 miles a year.
Has T8 BOV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T8 BOV has failed 4 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 15 May 2026.
Has the mileage on T8 BOV 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 T8 BOV find?
T8 BOV passed its latest MOT on 15 May 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside rear lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm; offside rear lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 2 more.

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