FORD FOCUS M8BSM has 24 MOTs

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This 2006 FORD FOCUS has Passed 17 MOTs and Failed 7 times since 2009

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 59,885 miles 5 months ago on Thursday 8th January 2026 at 09:36.

The current MOT will expire in 8 months on Monday 11th January 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 3 months on Tuesday 1st September 2026.

M8BSM MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED11TH JANUARY 202759,885 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
PASSED8TH JANUARY 202511TH JANUARY 202654,804 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
FAILED8TH JANUARY 202554,804 MI
 
  1. PRS - Engine Mil Inoperative Or Indicates A Malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  2. PRS - Offside Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED11TH JANUARY 202411TH JANUARY 202550,342 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
FAILED8TH JANUARY 202450,340 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Rear Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn Trailing Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED9TH JANUARY 202311TH JANUARY 202446,608 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Cracking In Center Groves Of Tyer (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
FAILED6TH JANUARY 202346,607 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Engine Mil Inoperative Or Indicates A Malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Cracking In Center Groves Of Tyer (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. DANGEROUS - Offside Front Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed Tyre Worn On Inner Edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED10TH JANUARY 202211TH JANUARY 202343,068 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Inner Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Osr Trailing Arm Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED12TH JANUARY 202111TH JANUARY 202241,016 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED11TH JANUARY 202141,013 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Rear Direction Indicator Incorrect Colour (4.4.3 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Front Direction Indicator Incorrect Colour (4.4.3 (a))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Front Direction Indicator Incorrect Colour (4.4.3 (a))
  4. MINOR - Offside Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. MAJOR - Engine Mil Inoperative Or Indicates A Malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
PASSED9TH JULY 201911TH JANUARY 202137,983 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Exhaust Is Rusty
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Worn To 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Is Badly Cracked In Tread
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn To 3mm
PASSED5TH JULY 201819TH JULY 201934,929 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Lower Arm Bushes Are Badly Perished (main Arm)
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Tyres Are Worn At Inner Edge
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - R/o/s Tyre Is Worn To 3mm And Worn At Inner Ege
  5. ADVISORY - Exhaust Is Rusty
  6. ADVISORY - F/o/s Tyre Is Cracked In Tread
PASSED11TH JULY 201719TH JULY 201830,298 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Tyres Are Worn At Inner Edge
  2. ADVISORY - R/o/s Tyre Is Perished In Tread
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Suspension Bushes Are Perished
  4. ADVISORY - Exhaust Is Rusty
PASSED8TH JULY 201619TH JULY 201726,369 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Exhaust Noted Rusty In Places
PASSED6TH JULY 201519TH JULY 201621,647 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Exhaust Is Rusty
FAILED6TH JULY 201521,646 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Front Brake Application Uneven (3.7.b.2)
  2. USER ENTERED - Exhaust Is Rusty
PASSED14TH JULY 201419TH JULY 201518,246 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Exhaust Rusty
  2. USER ENTERED - Discs Worn
PASSED5TH JULY 201319TH JULY 201415,767 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Exhaust Rusty
PASSED9TH JULY 201219TH JULY 201313,802 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Wear Noted On Both Front Brake Disc
  2. USER ENTERED - Section Of The Exhaust System Noted Rusty
FAILED9TH JULY 201213,802 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Rear Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (4.1.d.1b)
  2. FAIL - Offside Rear Tyre Has A Cut In Excess Of The Requirements Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords (4.1.d.1a)
  3. USER ENTERED - Both Front Tyres Badly Perished And Cracked
  4. USER ENTERED - Both Rear Tyres Badly Perished And Cracked
  5. USER ENTERED - Wear Noted On Both Front Brake Disc
  6. USER ENTERED - Section Of The Exhaust System Noted Rusty
PASSED14TH JULY 201119TH JULY 201211,862 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - All Tyres Perished
  2. USER ENTERED - Rear Shocks Possible Noisy (top And Bottom Sections Fouling ? )
PASSED19TH JULY 201019TH JULY 20119,909 MI
FAILED19TH JULY 20109,909 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Headlamp Aim Too High (1.8)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too Far To The Right (1.8)
PASSED20TH JULY 200919TH JULY 20108,103 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

M8BSM Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 71% | MOT Failure Rate: 29%

M8BSM MOT Comments

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M8BSM Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 59,885 miles | Average yearly mileage: 2,994 miles

M8BSM FAQs

This Ford Focus with registration M8BSM was manufactured on Friday 28th July 2006 so it is currently 20 years old. Its colour is Blue and it has a 1.8 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 59,885 miles, so this Ford has travelled an average of 2,994 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 24 MOTs on record for this Ford Focus beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2009. We can see 7 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means M8BSM has a 71% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Ford Focus has had 32 Advisories, 2 PRS Notices, 1 Minor, 6 Major, 1 Dangerous and 5 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Ford Focus is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 3 months on Tuesday 1st September 2026 .

Does M8BSM have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Monday 25th May 2026 M8BSM does have an active MOT. Read more

Is M8BSM Taxed?

Yes, as of Monday 25th May 2026 M8BSM does have Tax. Read more

When does M8BSM Tax expire?

The current Tax for M8BSM will expire in 3 months on Tuesday 1st September 2026. 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 M8BSM MOT expire?

The current MOT for M8BSM will expire in 8 months on Monday 11th January 2027. Read more

When did M8BSM have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for M8BSM was on Thursday 8th January 2026 at 09:36. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has M8BSM Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 24 MOTs on record for M8BSM we can see 17 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 M8BSM Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 24 MOTs on record for M8BSM we can see 7 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 71% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is M8BSM?

M8BSM is registered as a 2006 Ford Focus. Read more

How many miles has M8BSM done?

The odometer reading for M8BSM at the last MOT in January 2026 was 59,885 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 2,994 miles per year. Read more

How old is M8BSM?

The vehicle M8BSM was manufactured in 2006 so it is currently 20 years old. It was first registered on Friday 28th July 2006. Read more

What colour is M8BSM?

The official colour of M8BSM is recorded as Blue. Read more

What engine does M8BSM have?

M8BSM has a 1.8 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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