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Ford Focus

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,560 cc

V8 LWJMOT history

V8 LWJ is a grey diesel Ford Focus first used on 29 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 11 Feb 2027 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 130,855 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Feb 2026.

V8 LWJ grey Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Feb 2027
Mileage
130,855 mi
At MOT on 12 Feb 2026
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,867 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V8 LWJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
29 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V8 LWJ was last recorded at 130,855 miles on 12 Feb 2026, 2,388 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jan 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 2 Feb 2024: 126,220 miles, lower than 132,156 miles on 3 Jan 2023.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassMileage went down
Previous MOT
128,467 miles · 31 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,388 miles
Average per year
7,867 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 130,855 miles
  • 2025 – 128,467 miles
  • 2024 – 126,220 miles
  • 2023 – 132,156 miles
  • 2022 – 113,719 miles
  • 2021 – 106,456 miles
  • 2020 – 98,822 miles
  • 2019 – 86,361 miles
  • 2018 – 75,304 miles
  • 2016 – 56,828 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,855 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySurface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

12 tests since 15 Sept 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,855 miles (+2,388)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    130,855 miles
    Test number
    785901014702
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

  2. Pass128,467 miles (+2,247)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    128,467 miles
    Test number
    212442556043
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass126,220 miles (-5,936)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    126,220 miles
    Test number
    371061570646

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass132,156 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    132,156 miles
    Test number
    568540149123
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail132,156 miles (+18,437)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,156 miles
    Test number
    394993062928
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass113,719 miles (+7,263)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    113,719 miles
    Test number
    745343377157
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass106,456 miles (+7,634)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    106,456 miles
    Test number
    254638807889
    • AdvisoryRear tyres perished

  8. Pass98,822 miles (+12,461)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    98,822 miles
    Test number
    713176445600

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass86,361 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    86,361 miles
    Test number
    711450754370
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre perished in tread area
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre perished in tread area

  10. Fail86,361 miles (+11,057)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,361 miles
    Test number
    408187043223
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre perished in tread area
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre perished in tread area

  11. Pass75,304 miles (+18,476)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    75,304 miles
    Test number
    332079033888
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryCovers obscuring some components

  12. Pass56,828 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    56,828 miles
    Test number
    266165571025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V8 LWJ

Does V8 LWJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V8 LWJ is valid until 11 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on V8 LWJ?
The MOT on V8 LWJ is valid until 11 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 LWJ done?
V8 LWJ was recorded at 130,855 miles at its MOT on 12 Feb 2026, an average of 7,867 miles a year.
Has V8 LWJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V8 LWJ has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on V8 LWJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 2 Feb 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V8 LWJ find?
V8 LWJ passed its latest MOT on 12 Feb 2026 with 11 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front inner suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 8 more.

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