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Ford Focus

Red · Petrol · 2009 · 1,999 cc

L8 GRDMOT history

L8 GRD is a red petrol Ford Focus first used on 11 Jun 2009. Its MOT expired on 14 Jun 2026 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 95,883 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jun 2025.

L8 GRD red Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 14 Jun 2026
Mileage
95,883 mi
At MOT on 14 Jun 2025
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,324 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 GRD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
11 Jun 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 GRD was last recorded at 95,883 miles on 14 Jun 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,883 miles · 13 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,324 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 95,883 miles
  • 2024 – 93,572 miles
  • 2023 – 92,208 miles
  • 2022 – 91,395 miles
  • 2021 – 89,933 miles
  • 2020 – 88,342 miles
  • 2019 – 86,388 miles
  • 2018 – 84,147 miles
  • 2017 – 81,612 miles
  • 2016 – 74,803 miles
  • 2015 – 63,122 miles
  • 2014 – 59,242 miles
  • 2013 – 49,156 miles
  • 2012 – 39,683 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,883 miles
  • AdvisorySurface corrosion front,rear subframes,rear suspension,rear lower arms,inner rear sills,rear lower arms,rear chassis,outer rear seatbelt mountsRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Exhaust system corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

21 tests since 15 Jun 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,883 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    95,883 miles
    Test number
    538276463996
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion front,rear subframes,rear suspension,rear lower arms,inner rear sills,rear lower arms,rear chassis,outer rear seatbelt mounts

  2. Fail95,883 miles (+2,311)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,883 miles
    Test number
    159812352428
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion front,rear subframes,rear suspension,rear lower arms,inner rear sills,rear lower arms,rear chassis,outer rear seatbelt mounts

  3. Pass93,572 miles (+1,364)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    93,572 miles
    Test number
    654459119886

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass92,208 miles (+813)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    92,208 miles
    Test number
    114994839912
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass91,395 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    91,395 miles
    Test number
    354667413348
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail91,395 miles (+1,462)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,395 miles
    Test number
    717668192120
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low BOTH (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass89,933 miles13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    89,933 miles
    Test number
    593652377942
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn unevenly
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Fail89,933 miles (+1,591)1 dangerous2 major13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,933 miles
    Test number
    835701853985
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn unevenly
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass88,342 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    88,342 miles
    Test number
    323759277423
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shields insecure

  10. Fail88,342 miles (+1,954)2 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,342 miles
    Test number
    939993410601
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shields insecure

  11. Pass86,388 miles (+2,241)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    86,388 miles
    Test number
    775147240962
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre has sidewall damage consistent with been under inflated

  12. Pass84,147 miles (+2,535)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    84,147 miles
    Test number
    806798754516
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass81,612 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    81,612 miles
    Test number
    122933463236
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion front,rear subframes,suspension,exhaust,o/s n/s rear chassis

  14. Fail81,612 miles (+6,809)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,612 miles
    Test number
    582148801151
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion front,rear subframes,suspension,exhaust,o/s n/s rear chassis

  15. Pass74,803 miles (+11,681)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    74,803 miles
    Test number
    829522039792

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass63,122 miles (+3,880)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    63,122 miles
    Test number
    588332345133
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteFront tyres worn on inner edges

  17. Pass59,242 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    59,242 miles
    Test number
    227084564141
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront wipers smeering

  18. Fail59,242 miles (+10,086)2 failures3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,242 miles
    Test number
    155402064119
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront wipers smeering

  19. Pass49,156 miles (+9,473)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    49,156 miles
    Test number
    327238453108
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChunk out o/s/f tyre sidewall

  20. Pass39,683 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    39,683 miles
    Test number
    345747062161
    • AdvisoryFront Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Fail39,683 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,683 miles
    Test number
    985957362134
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about L8 GRD

Does L8 GRD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L8 GRD expired on 14 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L8 GRD?
The MOT on L8 GRD expired on 14 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L8 GRD done?
L8 GRD was recorded at 95,883 miles at its MOT on 14 Jun 2025, an average of 4,324 miles a year.
Has L8 GRD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 GRD has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on L8 GRD 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 GRD find?
L8 GRD passed its latest MOT on 14 Jun 2025 with 1 advisory: surface corrosion front,rear subframes,rear suspension,rear lower arms,inner rear sills,rear lower arms,rear chassis,outer rear seatbelt mounts.

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