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Ford Focus

Black · Petrol · 2011 · 1,596 cc

X8 DLNMOT history

X8 DLN is a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 2 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 19 May 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 83,902 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 May 2026.

X8 DLN black Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 May 2027
Mileage
83,902 mi
At MOT on 13 May 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,649 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X8 DLN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
2 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 May 2027
Latest MOT test
13 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X8 DLN was last recorded at 83,902 miles on 13 May 2026, 7,516 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,386 miles · 8 May 2025
Between the last two tests
7,516 miles
Average per year
5,649 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 83,902 miles
  • 2025 – 76,386 miles
  • 2024 – 69,909 miles
  • 2023 – 62,419 miles
  • 2022 – 53,200 miles
  • 2021 – 43,926 miles
  • 2020 – 42,444 miles
  • 2019 – 40,005 miles
  • 2018 – 35,523 miles
  • 2017 – 30,685 miles
  • 2016 – 25,607 miles
  • 2015 – 21,850 miles
  • 2014 – 17,750 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,902 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 dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mount bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mount bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

17 tests since 27 Aug 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,902 miles (+7,516)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2027
    Odometer
    83,902 miles
    Test number
    111172584956

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass76,386 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2026
    Odometer
    76,386 miles
    Test number
    378580038385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail76,386 miles (+6,477)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,386 miles
    Test number
    853107132453
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  4. Pass69,909 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2025
    Odometer
    69,909 miles
    Test number
    680663480063
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Fail69,907 miles (+7,488)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,907 miles
    Test number
    561161679132
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass62,419 miles (+9,219)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2024
    Odometer
    62,419 miles
    Test number
    530916260219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass53,200 miles (+9,274)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2023
    Odometer
    53,200 miles
    Test number
    744681034229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass43,926 miles (+1,482)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2022
    Odometer
    43,926 miles
    Test number
    653865093867

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass42,444 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    42,444 miles
    Test number
    933874573630
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Fail42,444 miles (+2,439)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,444 miles
    Test number
    714881214280
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Pass40,005 miles (+4,482)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    40,005 miles
    Test number
    921595503957
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  12. Pass35,523 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    35,523 miles
    Test number
    148114487813
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear parking braking efforts on prescribed limit
  13. Fail35,523 miles (+4,838)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,523 miles
    Test number
    746769193185
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear parking braking efforts on prescribed limit
  14. Pass30,685 miles (+5,078)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    30,685 miles
    Test number
    151025655592
    • AdvisoryFRONT BRAKE DISCS IN POOR CONDITION ON INNER FACES
    • AdvisoryUNDER TRAYS FITTED OVER SOME TESTABLE ITEMS
  15. Pass25,607 miles (+3,757)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    25,607 miles
    Test number
    969336463371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass21,850 miles (+4,100)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    21,850 miles
    Test number
    885275774430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass17,750 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    17,750 miles
    Test number
    599829634214
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Questions about X8 DLN

Does X8 DLN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X8 DLN is valid until 19 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on X8 DLN?
The MOT on X8 DLN is valid until 19 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X8 DLN done?
X8 DLN was recorded at 83,902 miles at its MOT on 13 May 2026, an average of 5,649 miles a year.
Has X8 DLN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X8 DLN has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 8 May 2025.
Has the mileage on X8 DLN 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 X8 DLN find?
X8 DLN passed its latest MOT on 13 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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