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Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 1,997 cc

LB08 JTZMOT history

LB08 JTZ is a grey diesel Ford Focus first used on 3 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 16 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 173,208 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Apr 2027
Mileage
173,208 mi
At MOT on 14 Apr 2026
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,528 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 JTZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
3 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 JTZ was last recorded at 173,208 miles on 14 Apr 2026, 19 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
173,189 miles · 13 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
19 miles
Average per year
5,528 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 173,208 miles
  • 2025 – 171,556 miles
  • 2024 – 166,110 miles
  • 2023 – 163,538 miles
  • 2022 – 160,812 miles
  • 2021 – 159,269 miles
  • 2020 – 155,836 miles
  • 2019 – 153,306 miles
  • 2018 – 144,330 miles
  • 2017 – 133,385 miles
  • 2016 – 131,319 miles
  • 2015 – 126,259 miles
  • 2014 – 120,947 miles
  • 2013 – 113,747 miles
  • 2012 – 106,053 miles
  • 2011 – 91,313 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass173,208 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Offside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026

Full MOT history

24 tests since 21 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass173,208 miles (+19)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    173,208 miles
    Test number
    652076209485
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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))

  2. Fail173,189 miles (+1,633)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,189 miles
    Test number
    457940987870
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass171,556 miles (+5,446)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    171,556 miles
    Test number
    390589994499
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and Rear (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass166,110 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    166,110 miles
    Test number
    959505911189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail166,107 miles (+2,569)1 dangerous5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,107 miles
    Test number
    112182568712
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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 Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass163,538 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    163,538 miles
    Test number
    255542664111
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail163,538 miles (+2,726)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,538 miles
    Test number
    285130788208
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass160,812 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    160,812 miles
    Test number
    260347321541
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Fail160,812 miles (+1,543)2 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,812 miles
    Test number
    420124877436
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Lower Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light water inside lens (4.5.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass159,269 miles (+18)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    159,269 miles
    Test number
    602801609886
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Fail159,251 miles (+3,415)1 dangerous3 major3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,251 miles
    Test number
    929785911735
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 25% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  12. Pass155,836 miles (+2,530)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    155,836 miles
    Test number
    161308073951
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass153,306 miles (+8,976)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    153,306 miles
    Test number
    544765549511
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  14. Pass144,330 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    144,330 miles
    Test number
    371237457832
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  15. Fail144,330 miles (+10,945)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,330 miles
    Test number
    633109413943
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  16. Pass133,385 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    133,385 miles
    Test number
    442360573907
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn unevenly on inner edge
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on inner edge

  17. Fail133,385 miles (+2,066)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,385 miles
    Test number
    235603563566
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn unevenly on inner edge
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryWipers slightly smeary

  18. Pass131,319 miles (+5,060)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    131,319 miles
    Test number
    120253136001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass126,259 miles (+5,312)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    126,259 miles
    Test number
    407377585189
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Pass120,947 miles (+7,200)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    120,947 miles
    Test number
    717812204228
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Pass113,747 miles (+7,694)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    113,747 miles
    Test number
    217609483149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass106,053 miles (+14,740)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    106,053 miles
    Test number
    307776602273
    • Note1) tyres 205 55 16 2) front brake discs worn

  23. Fail91,313 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,313 miles
    Test number
    276462371183
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

  24. Pass91,313 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    91,313 miles
    Test number
    776622571184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB08 JTZ

Does LB08 JTZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB08 JTZ is valid until 16 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB08 JTZ?
The MOT on LB08 JTZ is valid until 16 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB08 JTZ done?
LB08 JTZ was recorded at 173,208 miles at its MOT on 14 Apr 2026, an average of 5,528 miles a year.
Has LB08 JTZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 JTZ has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LB08 JTZ 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 JTZ find?
LB08 JTZ passed its latest MOT on 14 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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