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This 2003 FORD FOCUS has Passed 21 MOTs and Failed 8 times since 2006

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 140,894 miles 4 months ago on Friday 6th February 2026 at 16:56.

The current MOT will expire in 9 months on Thursday 11th February 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 8 months on Monday 1st February 2027.

C8MVR MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED11TH FEBRUARY 2027140,894 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Trailing Arm, Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. MINOR - Nearside Front Inner Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  3. MINOR - Offside Front Outer Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
FAILED6TH FEBRUARY 2026140,886 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Trailing Arm, Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. DANGEROUS - Nearside Rear Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Likely To Become Detached Trailing Arm, Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. MINOR - Nearside Front Inner Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  6. MINOR - Offside Front Outer Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Front Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
  9. MAJOR - Exhaust Carbon Monoxide Content After 2nd Fast Idle Exceeds Manufacturer's Specified Limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
PASSED22ND JANUARY 202511TH FEBRUARY 2026138,384 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Nearside & Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED12TH FEBRUARY 202411TH FEBRUARY 2025136,529 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
PASSED19TH DECEMBER 202218TH DECEMBER 2023136,501 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Offside Front Inner Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Lower Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Lower Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  7. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. ADVISORY - Front Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
FAILED6TH DECEMBER 2022136,493 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Front Side Repeater Not Working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Front Exhaust Has A Major Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
  3. MINOR - Offside Front Inner Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Lower Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Lower Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  9. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  10. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  12. ADVISORY - Front Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
PASSED9TH DECEMBER 20218TH DECEMBER 2022136,030 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  2. MINOR - Offside Front Inner Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED30TH NOVEMBER 20208TH DECEMBER 2021135,787 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. MINOR - Offside Front Inner Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED30TH NOVEMBER 2020135,787 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. MINOR - Offside Front Inner Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. PRS - Nearside Front Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
PASSED26TH NOVEMBER 20198TH DECEMBER 2020129,150 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
PASSED6TH DECEMBER 20188TH DECEMBER 2019122,127 MI
PASSED14TH NOVEMBER 20178TH DECEMBER 2018117,536 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.2.b.1f)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
PASSED5TH DECEMBER 20168TH DECEMBER 2017113,071 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorber Has A Light Misting Of Oil (2.7.3)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.2.b.1f)
PASSED9TH DECEMBER 20158TH DECEMBER 201695,831 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Trailing Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Trailing Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Coil Spring Corroded Both Sides (2.4.c.1b)
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive (2.4.a.3)
PASSED15TH SEPTEMBER 201512TH OCTOBER 201695,505 MI
FAILED15TH SEPTEMBER 201595,505 MI
 
  1. PRS - Rear Registration Plate Insecure (6.3.1b)
PASSED13TH OCTOBER 201412TH OCTOBER 201594,230 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorber Has A Light Misting Of Oil (2.7.3)
  2. USER ENTERED - Vehicle's Internal Headlight Adjuster Altered To Recheck Lights
  3. USER ENTERED - Front Tyres Worn On Inner Edges
  4. USER ENTERED - Rear Brake Disc,s Corroded On Inner Edges
  5. USER ENTERED - Drivers Wiper Blade Worn
PASSED21ST JANUARY 201422ND JANUARY 201592,363 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Both Front Tyres Are Worn Smooth On Inner Tread Bands.
  2. USER ENTERED - Front Brake Discs Are In A Poor Condition.
  3. USER ENTERED - Oddaise And Nearside Rear Trailing Arms Front Mounting Bushes Are Starting To Deteriorate.
  4. USER ENTERED - 'eml' Fault Light Is Illuminated.
FAILED23RD JANUARY 201385,994 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Front Windscreen Has A Sticker Or Other Obstruction Encroaching Into The Swept Area By More Than 40mm Outside Zone 'a' (8.3.1e)
  2. PRS - Centre Front Windscreen Has A Sticker Or Other Obstruction Encroaching Into The Swept Area By More Than 40mm Outside Zone 'a' (8.3.1e)
  3. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
  4. USER ENTERED - Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components In The Engine Bay
  5. USER ENTERED - Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  6. USER ENTERED - Items Removed From Driver's View Prior To Test
PASSED23RD JANUARY 201322ND JANUARY 201485,994 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
  2. USER ENTERED - Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components In The Engine Bay
  3. USER ENTERED - Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  4. USER ENTERED - Items Removed From Driver's View Prior To Test
PASSED4TH JANUARY 20123RD JANUARY 201376,123 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - O/s/f Tyre Worn Very Low On Inner Edge
  2. USER ENTERED - N/s/f Worn Very Close To Limit + Very Low On Inner Edge
PASSED22ND DECEMBER 201021ST DECEMBER 201166,084 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (7.1.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has Part Of The System Slightly Deteriorated (7.1.1a)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Coil Spring Corroded (2.4.c.1b)
  4. USER ENTERED - Unable To Check Inside Brake Pads
FAILED22ND DECEMBER 201066,084 MI
 
  1. PRS - Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (8.2.3)
  2. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (7.1.2)
  3. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has Part Of The System Slightly Deteriorated (7.1.1a)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Coil Spring Corroded (2.4.c.1b)
  5. USER ENTERED - Unable To Check Inside Brake Pads
PASSED17TH DECEMBER 200921ST DECEMBER 201057,042 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Slightly Pitted (3.5.1h)
  2. USER ENTERED - Unable To Check Inside Brake Pads
FAILED16TH DECEMBER 200957,042 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Rear Brake Disc Excessively Pitted (3.5.1h)
  2. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Slightly Pitted (3.5.1h)
  3. USER ENTERED - Unable To Check Inside Brake Pads
PASSED22ND DECEMBER 200821ST DECEMBER 200947,761 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. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Slightly Pitted (3.5.1h)
PASSED28TH AUGUST 200727TH AUGUST 200834,650 MI
FAILED24TH AUGUST 200734,602 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  2. FAIL - Offside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  4. USER ENTERED - Would Suggest Steering Alignment Be Checked.
PASSED14TH AUGUST 200613TH AUGUST 200721,969 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

C8MVR Passed/Failed

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

C8MVR MOT Comments

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C8MVR Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 140,894 miles | Average yearly mileage: 6,126 miles

C8MVR FAQs

This Ford Focus with registration C8MVR was manufactured on Wednesday 30th July 2003 so it is currently 23 years old. Its colour is Grey and it has a 2 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 140,894 miles, so this Ford has travelled an average of 6,126 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 29 MOTs on record for this Ford Focus beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2006. We can see 8 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means C8MVR has a 72% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Ford Focus has had 80 Advisories, 5 PRS Notices, 9 Minor, 5 Major, 1 Dangerous and 3 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Ford Focus is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 8 months on Monday 1st February 2027 .

Does C8MVR have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Monday 25th May 2026 C8MVR does have an active MOT. Read more

Is C8MVR Taxed?

Yes, as of Monday 25th May 2026 C8MVR does have Tax. Read more

When does C8MVR Tax expire?

The current Tax for C8MVR will expire in 8 months on Monday 1st February 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 C8MVR MOT expire?

The current MOT for C8MVR will expire in 9 months on Thursday 11th February 2027. Read more

When did C8MVR have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for C8MVR was on Friday 6th February 2026 at 16:56. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has C8MVR Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 29 MOTs on record for C8MVR we can see 21 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 C8MVR Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 29 MOTs on record for C8MVR we can see 8 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 C8MVR?

C8MVR is registered as a 2003 Ford Focus. Read more

How many miles has C8MVR done?

The odometer reading for C8MVR at the last MOT in February 2026 was 140,894 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 6,126 miles per year. Read more

How old is C8MVR?

The vehicle C8MVR was manufactured in 2003 so it is currently 23 years old. It was first registered on Wednesday 30th July 2003. Read more

What colour is C8MVR?

The official colour of C8MVR is recorded as Grey. Read more

What engine does C8MVR have?

C8MVR has a 2 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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