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Ford Focus

White · Diesel · 2008 · 1,560 cc

LB08 LSVMOT history

LB08 LSV is a white diesel Ford Focus first used on 8 Aug 2008. Its MOT expired on 13 Sept 2025 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 154,808 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Sept 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Sept 2025
Mileage
154,808 mi
At MOT on 14 Sept 2024
MOT tests
23
14 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,435 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 LSV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
8 Aug 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
14 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 LSV was last recorded at 154,808 miles on 14 Sept 2024, 9,145 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Aug 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 12 Aug 2016: 11,003 miles, lower than 110,854 miles on 5 Aug 2016.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
145,663 miles · 31 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
9,145 miles
Average per year
7,435 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 154,808 miles
  • 2023 – 145,663 miles
  • 2022 – 141,478 miles
  • 2021 – 134,824 miles
  • 2020 – 132,267 miles
  • 2019 – 128,612 miles
  • 2018 – 122,368 miles
  • 2017 – 115,330 miles
  • 2016 – 11,003 miles
  • 2015 – 101,281 miles
  • 2014 – 90,002 miles
  • 2013 – 78,200 miles
  • 2012 – 65,562 miles
  • 2011 – 57,183 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass154,808 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit

    Major2 MOTs, 2023

  • Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak boost pipe

    Major2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

23 tests since 29 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass154,808 miles (+9,145)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    154,808 miles
    Test number
    188314689200
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass145,663 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    145,663 miles
    Test number
    419734274717
    • AdvisoryOffside engine mount perishing
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  3. Fail145,663 miles (+29)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,663 miles
    Test number
    289220897098
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside engine mount perishing
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  4. Fail145,634 miles (+173)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,634 miles
    Test number
    222560832941
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak boost pipe (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess deteriorated (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail145,461 miles (+3,983)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,461 miles
    Test number
    118728450163
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak boost pipe (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible excessively deteriorated (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess deteriorated (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass141,478 miles (+336)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    141,478 miles
    Test number
    919859326921
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail141,142 miles (+6,318)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,142 miles
    Test number
    974154952299
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to lowest limit, Strong advised for replacement (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass134,824 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    134,824 miles
    Test number
    282409167702
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail134,802 miles (+2,535)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,802 miles
    Test number
    748175538820
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass132,267 miles (+3,655)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    132,267 miles
    Test number
    112469291605
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded but secure

  11. Pass128,612 miles (+6,244)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    128,612 miles
    Test number
    241959384722
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  12. Pass122,368 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    122,368 miles
    Test number
    385900732612
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Fail122,360 miles (+7,030)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,360 miles
    Test number
    678619920338
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Pass115,330 miles (+104,327)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    115,330 miles
    Test number
    922641329996
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass11,003 miles (-99,851)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    11,003 miles
    Test number
    863529883075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail110,854 miles (+9,573)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,854 miles
    Test number
    881253007428
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

  17. Pass101,281 miles (+11,279)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    101,281 miles
    Test number
    525826328799
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted to N/S rear - unable to fully inspect adult seat belt.

  18. Pass90,002 miles (+11,802)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    90,002 miles
    Test number
    898006914256
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  19. Pass78,200 miles (+12,638)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    78,200 miles
    Test number
    799974913222
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted to N/S Rear - unable to inspect adult seat belt.

  20. Pass65,562 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    65,562 miles
    Test number
    277980622274
    • NoteChild seat fitted to N/S Rear - unable to inspect adult seat belt.

  21. Fail65,562 miles (+8,379)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,562 miles
    Test number
    417770922261
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted to N/S Rear - unable to inspect adult seat belt.

  22. Fail57,183 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,183 miles
    Test number
    767520011290
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Pass57,183 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    57,183 miles
    Test number
    916330011255
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

Questions about LB08 LSV

Does LB08 LSV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB08 LSV expired on 13 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB08 LSV?
The MOT on LB08 LSV expired on 13 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB08 LSV done?
LB08 LSV was recorded at 154,808 miles at its MOT on 14 Sept 2024, an average of 7,435 miles a year.
Has LB08 LSV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 LSV has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on LB08 LSV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 12 Aug 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB08 LSV find?
LB08 LSV passed its latest MOT on 14 Sept 2024 with 1 advisory: offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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