Ford Focus
Orange · Petrol · 2008 · 2,521 cc
LB08 BOUMOT history
LB08 BOU is an orange petrol Ford Focus first used on 30 May 2008. Its MOT expired on 22 Sept 2026 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 104,365 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Sept 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 22 Sept 2026
- Mileage
- 104,365 mi
- At MOT on 23 Sept 2025
- MOT tests
- 17
- 13 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 4,810 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB08 BOU
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Focus
- Colour
- Orange
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,521 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 30 May 2008
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 22 Sept 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 23 Sept 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB08 BOU was last recorded at 104,365 miles on 23 Sept 2025, 10,266 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Aug 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 94,099 miles · 16 Aug 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 10,266 miles
- Average per year
- 4,810 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 104,365 miles
- 2024 – 94,099 miles
- 2023 – 93,539 miles
- 2021 – 83,884 miles
- 2020 – 78,259 miles
- 2019 – 75,799 miles
- 2017 – 72,467 miles
- 2016 – 62,797 miles
- 2015 – 58,137 miles
- 2014 – 48,760 miles
- 2013 – 45,357 miles
- 2012 – 40,320 miles
- 2011 – 35,186 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass104,365 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
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 Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced
Minor2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced
Minor2 MOTs, 2023
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
17 tests since 7 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass104,365 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 104,365 miles
- Test number
- 113460016060
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail104,365 miles (+10,266)1 repaired6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,365 miles
- Test number
- 736846253334
- Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass94,099 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 94,099 miles
- Test number
- 630924790965
- MinorRear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning both rear dull (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail94,099 miles (+560)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,099 miles
- Test number
- 280080917740
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorRear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning both rear dull (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass93,539 miles (+1)2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 93,539 miles
- Test number
- 385205387199
- MinorNearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail93,538 miles (+9,654)3 major2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,538 miles
- Test number
- 378150793306
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass83,884 miles (+5,625)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 83,884 miles
- Test number
- 930996561475
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass78,259 miles (+8)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 78,259 miles
- Test number
- 617099804536
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail78,251 miles (+2,452)2 major2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,251 miles
- Test number
- 367638965911
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking grease. (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass75,799 miles (+3,332)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 75,799 miles
- Test number
- 772202631486
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass72,467 miles (+9,670)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 72,467 miles
- Test number
- 393979452058
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on inside edges
Pass62,797 miles (+4,660)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2017
- Odometer
- 62,797 miles
- Test number
- 730921246101
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryChild seat fitted
- AdvisoryE.m.l on
- AdvisoryUndershield
Pass58,137 miles (+9,377)
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2016
- Odometer
- 58,137 miles
- Test number
- 485632745190
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,760 miles (+3,403)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2015
- Odometer
- 48,760 miles
- Test number
- 457432624137
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass45,357 miles (+5,037)
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2014
- Odometer
- 45,357 miles
- Test number
- 785559143193
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,320 miles (+5,134)
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2013
- Odometer
- 40,320 miles
- Test number
- 398222252122
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,186 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2012
- Odometer
- 35,186 miles
- Test number
- 436187021134
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB08 BOU
- Does LB08 BOU currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LB08 BOU expired on 22 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LB08 BOU?
- The MOT on LB08 BOU expired on 22 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LB08 BOU done?
- LB08 BOU was recorded at 104,365 miles at its MOT on 23 Sept 2025, an average of 4,810 miles a year.
- Has LB08 BOU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB08 BOU has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Sept 2025.
- Has the mileage on LB08 BOU 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 LB08 BOU find?
- LB08 BOU passed its latest MOT on 23 Sept 2025 with 6 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front track rod end ball joint has slight play, and 3 more.
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