FORD FOCUS C8MKL has 18 MOTs

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This 2011 FORD FOCUS has Passed 13 MOTs and Failed 5 times since 2014

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 125,492 miles 7 months ago on Tuesday 7th October 2025 at 15:28.

The current MOT will expire in 6 months on Sunday 11th October 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 1 year on Saturday 1st May 2027.

C8MKL MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED11TH OCTOBER 2026125,492 MI
FAILED7TH OCTOBER 2025125,482 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Insecure So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Insecure So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Front Exhaust System Insecure (6.1.2 (a))
  4. MAJOR - Rear Exhaust System Insecure (6.1.2 (a))
PASSED2ND OCTOBER 202411TH OCTOBER 2025122,703 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED10TH OCTOBER 202311TH OCTOBER 2024119,197 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED26TH SEPTEMBER 202211TH OCTOBER 2023114,368 MI
PASSED30TH SEPTEMBER 202111TH OCTOBER 2022109,689 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Both Sides Rear Trailing Arms, Front Bushes Have Bonding Failing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Exhaust Mounting Defective Front Flexible Section Also Deteriorated But Due To Position, I Am Unable To Inspect Fully. (6.1.2 (a))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Parking Brake Lever Action Very Stiff, With Limited Travel.
  5. ADVISORY - Front Brakes Imbalanced Requirements Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. 21% Imbalance Recorded. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
FAILED28TH SEPTEMBER 2021109,689 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Front Wheel Bearing Rough When Rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Both Sides Rear Trailing Arms, Front Bushes Have Bonding Failing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Exhaust Mounting Defective Front Flexible Section Also Deteriorated But Due To Position, I Am Unable To Inspect Fully. (6.1.2 (a))
  6. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. ADVISORY - Parking Brake Lever Action Very Stiff, With Limited Travel.
  8. MAJOR - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too Low Adjuster May Not Be Functioning Correctly. (4.1.2 (a))
  9. MAJOR - Offside Headlamp Aim Projected Beam Image Is Obviously Incorrect Adjusters Appear Seized. (4.1.2 (c))
  10. ADVISORY - Front Brakes Imbalanced Requirements Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. 21% Imbalance Recorded. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
PASSED8TH OCTOBER 202011TH OCTOBER 2021100,854 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
PASSED10TH OCTOBER 201911TH OCTOBER 202086,275 MI
PASSED2ND OCTOBER 201811TH OCTOBER 201970,547 MI
FAILED2ND OCTOBER 201870,547 MI
 
  1. PRS - Front Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
PASSED2ND OCTOBER 201711TH OCTOBER 201866,935 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
FAILED2ND OCTOBER 201766,934 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Coil Spring Broken (2.4.c.1a)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED12TH OCTOBER 201611TH OCTOBER 201751,466 MI
PASSED14TH JANUARY 201616TH JANUARY 201746,635 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
FAILED14TH JANUARY 201646,635 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Headlamp Aim Beam Image Obviously Incorrect (1.8.a.1b)
  2. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED17TH JANUARY 201516TH JANUARY 201636,294 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
PASSED15TH JANUARY 201414TH JANUARY 201527,283 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

C8MKL Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 72% | MOT Failure Rate: 28%

C8MKL MOT Comments

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C8MKL Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 125,492 miles | Average yearly mileage: 8,964 miles

C8MKL FAQs

This Ford Focus with registration C8MKL was manufactured on Thursday 31st March 2011 so it is currently 15 years old. Its colour is Black and it has a 1.6 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 125,492 miles, so this Ford has travelled an average of 8,964 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 18 MOTs on record for this Ford Focus beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2014. We can see 5 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means C8MKL has a 72% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Ford Focus has had 19 Advisories, 2 PRS Notices, 1 Minor, 9 Major, 0 Dangerous and 1 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Ford Focus is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 1 year on Saturday 1st May 2027 .

Does C8MKL have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Sunday 26th April 2026 C8MKL does have an active MOT. Read more

Is C8MKL Taxed?

Yes, as of Sunday 26th April 2026 C8MKL does have Tax. Read more

When does C8MKL Tax expire?

The current Tax for C8MKL will expire in 1 year on Saturday 1st May 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does C8MKL MOT expire?

The current MOT for C8MKL will expire in 6 months on Sunday 11th October 2026. Read more

When did C8MKL have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for C8MKL was on Tuesday 7th October 2025 at 15:28. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has C8MKL Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 18 MOTs on record for C8MKL we can see 13 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has C8MKL Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 18 MOTs on record for C8MKL we can see 5 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 72% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is C8MKL?

C8MKL is registered as a 2011 Ford Focus. Read more

How many miles has C8MKL done?

The odometer reading for C8MKL at the last MOT in October 2025 was 125,492 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 8,964 miles per year. Read more

How old is C8MKL?

The vehicle C8MKL was manufactured in 2011 so it is currently 15 years old. It was first registered on Thursday 31st March 2011. Read more

What colour is C8MKL?

The official colour of C8MKL is recorded as Black. Read more

What engine does C8MKL have?

C8MKL has a 1.6 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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