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Ford Focus

Red · Petrol · 2000 · 1,596 cc

V8 LJFMOT history

V8 LJF is a red petrol Ford Focus first used on 6 Mar 2000. Its MOT is valid until 26 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 73,751 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Feb 2026.

V8 LJF red Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Feb 2027
Mileage
73,751 mi
At MOT on 18 Feb 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,619 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V8 LJF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
6 Mar 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V8 LJF was last recorded at 73,751 miles on 18 Feb 2026, 1,930 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,821 miles · 19 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,930 miles
Average per year
2,619 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 73,751 miles
  • 2025 – 71,821 miles
  • 2024 – 69,702 miles
  • 2023 – 67,648 miles
  • 2022 – 65,926 miles
  • 2021 – 63,687 miles
  • 2020 – 62,223 miles
  • 2019 – 60,321 miles
  • 2018 – 58,008 miles
  • 2017 – 56,105 miles
  • 2016 – 54,410 miles
  • 2015 – 52,133 miles
  • 2014 – 49,049 miles
  • 2013 – 46,161 miles
  • 2012 – 42,238 miles
  • 2011 – 35,724 miles
  • 2010 – 32,647 miles
  • 2009 – 29,817 miles
  • 2008 – 27,263 miles
  • 2007 – 23,401 miles
  • 2006 – 21,306 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,751 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2018

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

27 tests since 9 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass73,751 miles (+1,930)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    73,751 miles
    Test number
    722665195526
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass71,821 miles (+2,119)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    71,821 miles
    Test number
    238795220721
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass69,702 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    69,702 miles
    Test number
    194346768501

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail69,702 miles (+2,054)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,702 miles
    Test number
    364472640442
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass67,648 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    67,648 miles
    Test number
    352359641099
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail67,648 miles (+1,722)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,648 miles
    Test number
    687148242837
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass65,926 miles (+2,239)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    65,926 miles
    Test number
    519354781649

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass63,687 miles (+1,464)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    63,687 miles
    Test number
    482159046256
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass62,223 miles (+1,902)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    62,223 miles
    Test number
    901860787646
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  10. Pass60,321 miles (+2,313)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    60,321 miles
    Test number
    528984066736
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  11. Pass58,008 miles (+1,903)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    58,008 miles
    Test number
    706192633737
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  12. Pass56,105 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    56,105 miles
    Test number
    757313546885
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Fail56,105 miles (+1,695)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,105 miles
    Test number
    719561366305
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass54,410 miles (+2,277)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    54,410 miles
    Test number
    380139048965

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail52,133 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,133 miles
    Test number
    109860755423
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass52,133 miles (+3,084)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    52,133 miles
    Test number
    776620755058
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Pass49,049 miles (+2,888)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    49,049 miles
    Test number
    179834144410
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Pass46,161 miles (+3,923)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    46,161 miles
    Test number
    879975043013
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Pass42,238 miles (+6,514)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    42,238 miles
    Test number
    659106542095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass35,724 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    35,724 miles
    Test number
    598191741010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail35,724 miles (+3,077)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,724 miles
    Test number
    418351441078
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  22. Pass32,647 miles (+2,830)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    32,647 miles
    Test number
    723688040046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass29,817 miles (+2,554)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    29,817 miles
    Test number
    121044539485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass27,263 miles (+3,862)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    27,263 miles
    Test number
    533649738051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass23,401 miles (+2,095)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    23,401 miles
    Test number
    680932437020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass21,306 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    21,306 miles
    Test number
    253961446000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail21,306 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,306 miles
    Test number
    351050946061
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about V8 LJF

Does V8 LJF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V8 LJF is valid until 26 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on V8 LJF?
The MOT on V8 LJF is valid until 26 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V8 LJF done?
V8 LJF was recorded at 73,751 miles at its MOT on 18 Feb 2026, an average of 2,619 miles a year.
Has V8 LJF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V8 LJF has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on V8 LJF 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 V8 LJF find?
V8 LJF passed its latest MOT on 18 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs pitted.

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