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Ford Focus

Red · Petrol · 2008 · 1,596 cc

L8 AWPMOT history

L8 AWP is a red petrol Ford Focus first used on 16 Dec 2008. Its MOT is valid until 16 Dec 2026 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 58,844 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Nov 2025.

L8 AWP red Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Dec 2026
Mileage
58,844 mi
At MOT on 20 Nov 2025
MOT tests
17
15 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,570 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 AWP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
16 Dec 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 AWP was last recorded at 58,844 miles on 20 Nov 2025, 744 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
58,100 miles · 4 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
744 miles
Average per year
1,570 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 58,844 miles
  • 2024 – 58,100 miles
  • 2023 – 57,230 miles
  • 2022 – 56,520 miles
  • 2021 – 55,854 miles
  • 2020 – 54,942 miles
  • 2019 – 53,665 miles
  • 2018 – 52,308 miles
  • 2017 – 51,175 miles
  • 2016 – 49,862 miles
  • 2015 – 48,019 miles
  • 2014 – 46,201 miles
  • 2013 – 43,163 miles
  • 2012 – 40,175 miles
  • 2011 – 36,938 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass58,844 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

17 tests since 7 Dec 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass58,844 miles (+744)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    58,844 miles
    Test number
    523534567161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass58,100 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    58,100 miles
    Test number
    827642635953

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail58,100 miles (+870)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,100 miles
    Test number
    588325260678
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  4. Pass57,230 miles (+710)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    57,230 miles
    Test number
    489888990032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass56,520 miles (+666)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    56,520 miles
    Test number
    668375697856

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass55,854 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    55,854 miles
    Test number
    543719647886

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail55,854 miles (+912)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,854 miles
    Test number
    899765273530
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
  8. Pass54,942 miles (+1,277)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    54,942 miles
    Test number
    830720312851
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass53,665 miles (+1,357)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    53,665 miles
    Test number
    910236582314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass52,308 miles (+1,133)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    52,308 miles
    Test number
    111542111759

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass51,175 miles (+1,313)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    51,175 miles
    Test number
    557940783086
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
  12. Pass49,862 miles (+1,843)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    49,862 miles
    Test number
    604566913396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass48,019 miles (+1,818)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    48,019 miles
    Test number
    780075402760

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass46,201 miles (+3,038)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    46,201 miles
    Test number
    495515134388
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
  15. Pass43,163 miles (+2,988)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    43,163 miles
    Test number
    508394943320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass40,175 miles (+3,237)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    40,175 miles
    Test number
    258922442330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass36,938 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    36,938 miles
    Test number
    436751941350
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L8 AWP

Does L8 AWP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 AWP is valid until 16 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L8 AWP?
The MOT on L8 AWP is valid until 16 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 AWP done?
L8 AWP was recorded at 58,844 miles at its MOT on 20 Nov 2025, an average of 1,570 miles a year.
Has L8 AWP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 AWP has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on L8 AWP ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on L8 AWP find?
L8 AWP passed its latest MOT on 20 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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