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Silver · Petrol · 2012 · 1,596 cc

T8 HLJMOT history

T8 HLJ is a silver petrol Ford Focus first used on 29 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 20 Nov 2026 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 135,427 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Nov 2026
Mileage
135,427 mi
At MOT on 11 Nov 2025
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
10,586 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T8 HLJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
29 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T8 HLJ was last recorded at 135,427 miles on 11 Nov 2025, 15,155 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
120,272 miles · 13 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
15,155 miles
Average per year
10,586 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 135,427 miles
  • 2024 – 120,272 miles
  • 2023 – 108,904 miles
  • 2022 – 96,673 miles
  • 2021 – 84,132 miles
  • 2020 – 71,929 miles
  • 2019 – 60,840 miles
  • 2018 – 52,650 miles
  • 2017 – 45,239 miles
  • 2016 – 37,580 miles
  • 2015 – 28,222 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,427 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

13 tests since 26 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,427 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    135,427 miles
    Test number
    324570358555
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Fail135,427 miles (+15,155)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,427 miles
    Test number
    783823531411
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass120,272 miles (+11,368)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    120,272 miles
    Test number
    592594791959
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass108,904 miles (+12,231)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    108,904 miles
    Test number
    123668269740
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly loose tail pipe loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield loose
  5. Pass96,673 miles (+12,541)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    96,673 miles
    Test number
    364447924900
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass84,132 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    84,132 miles
    Test number
    212269762058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail84,132 miles (+12,203)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,132 miles
    Test number
    831507603308
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass71,929 miles (+11,089)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    71,929 miles
    Test number
    411882731670
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass60,840 miles (+8,190)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    60,840 miles
    Test number
    111913795694

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass52,650 miles (+7,411)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2019
    Odometer
    52,650 miles
    Test number
    422684402990
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  11. Pass45,239 miles (+7,659)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    45,239 miles
    Test number
    555620703423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass37,580 miles (+9,358)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    37,580 miles
    Test number
    815817343851

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass28,222 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    28,222 miles
    Test number
    141941334680

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T8 HLJ

Does T8 HLJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T8 HLJ is valid until 20 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T8 HLJ?
The MOT on T8 HLJ is valid until 20 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T8 HLJ done?
T8 HLJ was recorded at 135,427 miles at its MOT on 11 Nov 2025, an average of 10,586 miles a year.
Has T8 HLJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T8 HLJ has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on T8 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 T8 HLJ find?
T8 HLJ passed its latest MOT on 11 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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