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Ford Focus

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,596 cc

T8 EJLMOT history

T8 EJL is a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 24 Apr 2005. Its MOT is valid until 7 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 116,792 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Feb 2027
Mileage
116,792 mi
At MOT on 5 Feb 2026
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,804 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T8 EJL
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
24 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T8 EJL was last recorded at 116,792 miles on 5 Feb 2026, 6,454 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,338 miles · 6 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
6,454 miles
Average per year
5,804 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 116,792 miles
  • 2025 – 110,338 miles
  • 2024 – 104,064 miles
  • 2023 – 97,576 miles
  • 2022 – 92,641 miles
  • 2021 – 89,097 miles
  • 2020 – 82,467 miles
  • 2019 – 77,387 miles
  • 2018 – 73,347 miles
  • 2017 – 69,374 miles
  • 2016 – 64,645 miles
  • 2015 – 58,030 miles
  • 2014 – 53,043 miles
  • 2013 – 49,017 miles
  • 2012 – 43,998 miles
  • 2011 – 38,557 miles
  • 2010 – 26,848 miles
  • 2009 – 19,132 miles
  • 2008 – 13,350 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,792 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass116,792 miles (+6,454)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    116,792 miles
    Test number
    735892305930

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass110,338 miles (+6,274)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    110,338 miles
    Test number
    697125922957
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  3. Pass104,064 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    104,064 miles
    Test number
    411439523446
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  4. Fail104,064 miles (+6,488)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,064 miles
    Test number
    618189083428
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  5. Pass97,576 miles (+4,935)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    97,576 miles
    Test number
    630370723461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass92,641 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    92,641 miles
    Test number
    896681695046
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail92,641 miles (+3,544)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,641 miles
    Test number
    372960597079
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass89,097 miles (+6,630)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    89,097 miles
    Test number
    890365964679

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass82,467 miles (+5,080)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    82,467 miles
    Test number
    371257065378
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  10. Pass77,387 miles (+4,040)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    77,387 miles
    Test number
    777123304222
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Pass73,347 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    73,347 miles
    Test number
    545113023956

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail73,347 miles (+3,973)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,347 miles
    Test number
    904080070598
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  13. Pass69,374 miles (+4,729)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    69,374 miles
    Test number
    839926092837

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass64,645 miles (+6,615)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    64,645 miles
    Test number
    968552089639
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55R16 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass58,030 miles (+4,987)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    58,030 miles
    Test number
    687553065083
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak present from cam cover area

  16. Pass53,043 miles (+4,026)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    53,043 miles
    Test number
    625842464032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass49,017 miles (+5,019)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    49,017 miles
    Test number
    857358073077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass43,998 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    43,998 miles
    Test number
    997614802130
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  19. Fail43,998 miles (+5,441)1 dangerous2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,998 miles
    Test number
    156334502151
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  20. Pass38,557 miles (+11,709)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    38,557 miles
    Test number
    895075601120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass26,848 miles (+7,716)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    26,848 miles
    Test number
    564568180038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail19,132 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,132 miles
    Test number
    122345209132
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  23. Pass19,132 miles (+5,782)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    19,132 miles
    Test number
    794245609170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass13,350 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    13,350 miles
    Test number
    400221508109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T8 EJL

Does T8 EJL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T8 EJL is valid until 7 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T8 EJL?
The MOT on T8 EJL is valid until 7 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T8 EJL done?
T8 EJL was recorded at 116,792 miles at its MOT on 5 Feb 2026, an average of 5,804 miles a year.
Has T8 EJL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T8 EJL has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on T8 EJL 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 EJL find?
T8 EJL passed its latest MOT on 5 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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