FORD FOCUS V8LWJ has 12 MOTs

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This 2012 FORD FOCUS has Passed 10 MOTs and Failed 2 times since 2016

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 130,855 miles 2 months ago on Thursday 12th February 2026 at 07:49.

The current MOT will expire in 10 months on Thursday 11th February 2027.

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

V8LWJ MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED11TH FEBRUARY 2027130,855 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Inner Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Inner Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Surface Corrosion To Front And Rear Suspension Components
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Drum Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Drum Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  10. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED31ST JANUARY 20251ST FEBRUARY 2026128,467 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Trailing Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Trailing Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED2ND FEBRUARY 20241ST FEBRUARY 2025126,220 MI
PASSED3RD JANUARY 202324TH JANUARY 2024132,156 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
  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))
FAILED3RD JANUARY 2023132,156 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
  2. PRS - Nearside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
PASSED14TH JANUARY 202224TH JANUARY 2023113,719 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
PASSED18TH JANUARY 202124TH JANUARY 2022106,456 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Tyres Perished
PASSED16TH JANUARY 202024TH JANUARY 202198,822 MI
PASSED10TH JANUARY 201924TH JANUARY 202086,361 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Worn On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Worn On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Perished In Tread Area
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Perished In Tread Area
FAILED10TH JANUARY 201986,361 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Worn On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Worn On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Perished In Tread Area
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Perished In Tread Area
  5. PRS - Nearside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a))
PASSED25TH JANUARY 201824TH JANUARY 201975,304 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Covers Obscuring Some Components
  2. ADVISORY - Items Removed From Driver's View Prior To Test
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorber Has A Light Misting Of Oil (2.7.3)
PASSED15TH SEPTEMBER 201614TH SEPTEMBER 201756,828 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

V8LWJ Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 83% | MOT Failure Rate: 17%

V8LWJ MOT Comments

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V8LWJ Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 130,855 miles | Average yearly mileage: 9,347 miles

V8LWJ FAQs

This Ford Focus with registration V8LWJ was manufactured on Saturday 29th September 2012 so it is currently 14 years old. Its colour is Grey and it has a 1.6 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 130,855 miles, so this Ford has travelled an average of 9,347 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 12 MOTs on record for this Ford Focus beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2016. We can see 2 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means V8LWJ has a 83% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Ford Focus has had 32 Advisories, 2 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 0 Major, 0 Dangerous and 0 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 V8LWJ have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Monday 27th April 2026 V8LWJ does have an active MOT. Read more

Is V8LWJ Taxed?

Yes, as of Monday 27th April 2026 V8LWJ does have Tax. Read more

When does V8LWJ Tax expire?

The current Tax for V8LWJ 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 V8LWJ MOT expire?

The current MOT for V8LWJ will expire in 10 months on Thursday 11th February 2027. Read more

When did V8LWJ have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for V8LWJ was on Thursday 12th February 2026 at 07:49. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has V8LWJ Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 12 MOTs on record for V8LWJ we can see 10 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 V8LWJ Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 12 MOTs on record for V8LWJ we can see 2 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 83% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is V8LWJ?

V8LWJ is registered as a 2012 Ford Focus. Read more

How many miles has V8LWJ done?

The odometer reading for V8LWJ at the last MOT in February 2026 was 130,855 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 9,347 miles per year. Read more

How old is V8LWJ?

The vehicle V8LWJ was manufactured in 2012 so it is currently 14 years old. It was first registered on Saturday 29th September 2012. Read more

What colour is V8LWJ?

The official colour of V8LWJ is recorded as Grey. Read more

What engine does V8LWJ have?

V8LWJ has a 1.6 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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