FORD FOCUS P8ELM has 19 MOTs

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This 2012 FORD FOCUS has Passed 12 MOTs and Failed 7 times since 2015

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 133,798 miles 2 months ago on Tuesday 31st March 2026 at 13:29.

The current MOT will expire in 10 months on Saturday 3rd April 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 10 months on Thursday 1st April 2027.

P8ELM MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED3RD APRIL 2027133,798 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. MINOR - Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
  6. MINOR - Offside Front Brake Hose Slightly Damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged Sidewall Damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
FAILED31ST MARCH 2026133,792 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Front Road Wheel Fixing Missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Front Outer Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Split Or Insecure, No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Front Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  7. MINOR - Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
  8. MINOR - Offside Front Brake Hose Slightly Damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged Sidewall Damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED4TH APRIL 20253RD APRIL 2026128,550 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Road Wheel Slightly Distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
FAILED28TH MARCH 2025128,541 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside 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. MAJOR - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Front Outer Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Split Or Insecure, No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  5. MAJOR - Offside Front Tyre Has A Cut In Excess Of The Requirements Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  9. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Road Wheel Slightly Distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  10. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
PASSED22ND MARCH 202431ST MARCH 2025125,299 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Slight Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED14TH MARCH 202331ST MARCH 2024112,879 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Under Tray Fitted
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Nail In Tyre
FAILED14TH MARCH 2023112,872 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  2. DANGEROUS - Nearside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Under Tray Fitted
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Nail In Tyre
PASSED28TH MARCH 202231ST MARCH 2023102,427 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Under Tray Fitted
PASSED22ND MARCH 202131ST MARCH 202298,012 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Nail In Tyre & Worn Inner Edge
FAILED22ND MARCH 202198,006 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Coil Spring Fractured Or Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Nail In Tyre & Worn Inner Edge
PASSED24TH MARCH 202031ST MARCH 202192,122 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Under Tray Fitted
PASSED21ST MARCH 201931ST MARCH 202085,830 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Under Tray Fitted
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Nail In Tyre
FAILED21ST MARCH 201985,830 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Rear Tyre Has A Cut In Excess Of The Requirements Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords & Worn (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Under Tray Fitted
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Nail In Tyre
PASSED26TH MARCH 201831ST MARCH 201974,505 MI
PASSED28TH MARCH 201731ST MARCH 201869,537 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Under Tray Fitted
FAILED27TH MARCH 201769,535 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 - Under Tray Fitted
PASSED1ST APRIL 201631ST MARCH 201759,654 MI
FAILED1ST APRIL 201659,654 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Rear Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (4.1.d.1b)
PASSED1ST APRIL 201531ST MARCH 201642,937 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

P8ELM Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 63% | MOT Failure Rate: 37%

P8ELM MOT Comments

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P8ELM Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 133,798 miles | Average yearly mileage: 9,557 miles

P8ELM FAQs

This Ford Focus with registration P8ELM was manufactured on Friday 30th March 2012 so it is currently 14 years old. Its colour is Silver and it has a 1.6 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 133,798 miles, so this Ford has travelled an average of 9,557 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 19 MOTs on record for this Ford Focus beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2015. We can see 7 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means P8ELM has a 63% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Ford Focus has had 39 Advisories, 1 PRS Notices, 4 Minor, 10 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 10 months on Thursday 1st April 2027 .

Does P8ELM have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Monday 8th June 2026 P8ELM does have an active MOT. Read more

Is P8ELM Taxed?

Yes, as of Monday 8th June 2026 P8ELM does have Tax. Read more

When does P8ELM Tax expire?

The current Tax for P8ELM will expire in 10 months on Thursday 1st April 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 P8ELM MOT expire?

The current MOT for P8ELM will expire in 10 months on Saturday 3rd April 2027. Read more

When did P8ELM have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for P8ELM was on Tuesday 31st March 2026 at 13:29. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has P8ELM Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 19 MOTs on record for P8ELM we can see 12 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 P8ELM Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 19 MOTs on record for P8ELM we can see 7 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 63% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is P8ELM?

P8ELM is registered as a 2012 Ford Focus. Read more

How many miles has P8ELM done?

The odometer reading for P8ELM at the last MOT in March 2026 was 133,798 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 9,557 miles per year. Read more

How old is P8ELM?

The vehicle P8ELM was manufactured in 2012 so it is currently 14 years old. It was first registered on Friday 30th March 2012. Read more

What colour is P8ELM?

The official colour of P8ELM is recorded as Silver. Read more

What engine does P8ELM have?

P8ELM has a 1.6 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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