Ford Focus
Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,596 cc
LB08 JPYMOT history
LB08 JPY is a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 13 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 7 Dec 2026 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 163,010 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 7 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 163,010 mi
- At MOT on 4 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 17
- 15 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 8,483 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB08 JPY
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Focus
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,596 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 13 Jun 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 7 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB08 JPY was last recorded at 163,010 miles on 4 Dec 2025, 1,017 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Dec 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 161,993 miles · 3 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 1,017 miles
- Average per year
- 8,483 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 163,010 miles
- 2024 – 161,993 miles
- 2023 – 160,620 miles
- 2022 – 159,260 miles
- 2021 – 158,438 miles
- 2020 – 156,427 miles
- 2019 – 144,006 miles
- 2018 – 134,862 miles
- 2017 – 122,719 miles
- 2016 – 110,732 miles
- 2015 – 99,305 miles
- 2014 – 91,272 miles
- 2013 – 86,091 miles
- 2012 – 58,008 miles
- 2011 – 39,946 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass163,010 miles
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryAll suspension rusty
- AdvisoryCover sills shields
- AdvisoryHandbrake travel
- AdvisoryHeat shield loose
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.
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier
Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Full MOT history
17 tests since 2 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass163,010 miles (+1,017)1 minor11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 163,010 miles
- Test number
- 280405203882
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryAll suspension rusty
- AdvisoryCover sills shields
- AdvisoryHandbrake travel
- AdvisoryHeat shield loose
Pass161,993 miles (+1,373)2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 161,993 miles
- Test number
- 111609056175
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOuter Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass160,620 miles (+1,360)2 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 160,620 miles
- Test number
- 271138511964
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass159,260 miles (+822)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 159,260 miles
- Test number
- 991999962890
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Pass158,438 miles (+2,011)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 158,438 miles
- Test number
- 332478654965
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Pass156,427 miles (+12,421)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 156,427 miles
- Test number
- 932966579518
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass144,006 miles (+9,144)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 144,006 miles
- Test number
- 302840234358
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass134,862 miles (+12,143)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 134,862 miles
- Test number
- 294080361919
- AdvisoryBoth front lower arm rear mounting bushes in poor condition
Pass122,719 miles (+11,987)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 122,719 miles
- Test number
- 252650153214
- AdvisoryBoth front lower arm rear mounting bushes perished
- AdvisorySlight play on o/s/r anti roll bar link
Pass110,732 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 110,732 miles
- Test number
- 981361200226
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Fail110,732 miles (+11,427)2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,732 miles
- Test number
- 136263250806
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass99,305 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 99,305 miles
- Test number
- 256774505122
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Fail99,305 miles (+8,033)1 repaired2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,305 miles
- Test number
- 527584805112
- Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Pass91,272 miles (+5,181)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 91,272 miles
- Test number
- 115762694476
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass86,091 miles (+28,083)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 86,091 miles
- Test number
- 695124463110
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,008 miles (+18,062)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 58,008 miles
- Test number
- 188934262180
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,946 miles2 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 39,946 miles
- Test number
- 885883151166
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
- NoteAir freshner removed from screen before test
- NoteExhaust system slightly corroded
Questions about LB08 JPY
- Does LB08 JPY currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB08 JPY is valid until 7 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LB08 JPY?
- The MOT on LB08 JPY is valid until 7 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB08 JPY done?
- LB08 JPY was recorded at 163,010 miles at its MOT on 4 Dec 2025, an average of 8,483 miles a year.
- Has LB08 JPY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB08 JPY has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Apr 2016.
- Has the mileage on LB08 JPY 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 JPY find?
- LB08 JPY passed its latest MOT on 4 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 11 advisories: registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; brake hose slightly deteriorated; direction indicator slightly discoloured, and 9 more.
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