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Ford Focus

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,560 cc

L8 FWWMOT history

L8 FWW is a blue diesel Ford Focus first used on 30 Sept 2008. Its MOT expired on 1 Feb 2025 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 125,788 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Feb 2024.

L8 FWW blue Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 1 Feb 2025
Mileage
125,788 mi
At MOT on 2 Feb 2024
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,034 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 FWW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
30 Sept 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
2 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 FWW was last recorded at 125,788 miles on 2 Feb 2024, 20,108 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
105,680 miles · 24 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
20,108 miles
Average per year
8,034 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 125,788 miles
  • 2023 – 105,680 miles
  • 2022 – 100,399 miles
  • 2021 – 96,538 miles
  • 2019 – 93,651 miles
  • 2018 – 76,558 miles
  • 2017 – 62,504 miles
  • 2015 – 47,853 miles
  • 2014 – 41,912 miles
  • 2013 – 36,732 miles
  • 2012 – 32,329 miles
  • 2011 – 26,471 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,788 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front outer tyre wall slightly damaged
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre wearing inner edge
  • AdvisoryReverse light not working

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

17 tests since 23 Sept 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,788 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    125,788 miles
    Test number
    760589727674
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front outer tyre wall slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre wearing inner edge
    • AdvisoryReverse light not working

  2. Fail125,786 miles (+20,106)1 dangerous1 repaired2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,786 miles
    Test number
    161836549227
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front outer tyre wall slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre wearing inner edge
    • AdvisoryReverse light not working

  3. Pass105,680 miles (+5,281)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    105,680 miles
    Test number
    465715408079
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass100,399 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    100,399 miles
    Test number
    184194030080
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail100,399 miles (+3,861)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,399 miles
    Test number
    210889982766
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass96,538 miles (+2,887)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    96,538 miles
    Test number
    338575355952

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass93,651 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    93,651 miles
    Test number
    138633891776

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail93,651 miles (+7,355)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,651 miles
    Test number
    223242524288
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass86,296 miles (+9,738)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    86,296 miles
    Test number
    197383752669
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shields in poor condition
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass76,558 miles (+14,054)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    76,558 miles
    Test number
    632848389366
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass62,504 miles (+14,651)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    62,504 miles
    Test number
    543127239734

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass47,853 miles (+5,941)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    47,853 miles
    Test number
    431400370170
    • AdvisoryNail in nearside front & offside rear tyre

  13. Pass41,912 miles (+5,180)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    41,912 miles
    Test number
    267546864233
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass36,732 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    36,732 miles
    Test number
    107357563223
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  15. Fail36,729 miles (+4,400)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,729 miles
    Test number
    448517663255
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  16. Pass32,329 miles (+5,858)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    32,329 miles
    Test number
    446338462222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass26,471 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    26,471 miles
    Test number
    566916161269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L8 FWW

Does L8 FWW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L8 FWW expired on 1 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L8 FWW?
The MOT on L8 FWW expired on 1 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L8 FWW done?
L8 FWW was recorded at 125,788 miles at its MOT on 2 Feb 2024, an average of 8,034 miles a year.
Has L8 FWW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 FWW has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on L8 FWW 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 FWW find?
L8 FWW passed its latest MOT on 2 Feb 2024 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front outer tyre wall slightly damaged, and 2 more.

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