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Ford Focus

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,560 cc

LB08 MXJMOT history

LB08 MXJ is a blue diesel Ford Focus first used on 19 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 22 Oct 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 149,019 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Oct 2027
Mileage
149,019 mi
At MOT on 10 Oct 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,725 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 MXJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
19 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 MXJ was last recorded at 149,019 miles on 10 Oct 2026, 11,093 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,926 miles · 23 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
11,093 miles
Average per year
5,725 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 149,019 miles
  • 2025 – 137,926 miles
  • 2024 – 126,810 miles
  • 2023 – 123,736 miles
  • 2022 – 120,791 miles
  • 2021 – 118,513 miles
  • 2020 – 116,600 miles
  • 2019 – 111,966 miles
  • 2018 – 108,542 miles
  • 2017 – 103,412 miles
  • 2016 – 98,913 miles
  • 2015 – 93,886 miles
  • 2014 – 89,634 miles
  • 2013 – 83,739 miles
  • 2012 – 77,205 miles
  • 2011 – 61,176 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,019 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front Bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 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.

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

23 tests since 7 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass149,019 miles (+11,093)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    149,019 miles
    Test number
    284729604268
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front Bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass137,926 miles (+16)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    137,926 miles
    Test number
    393150992452
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail137,910 miles (+11,100)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,910 miles
    Test number
    689365447628
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass126,810 miles (+17)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    126,810 miles
    Test number
    710710920298
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail126,793 miles (+3,057)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,793 miles
    Test number
    460413538284
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too far to the right Both (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass123,736 miles (+2,945)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    123,736 miles
    Test number
    379654570170
    • MinorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear undertrays fitted restricting view of steering and suspension components
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner alloy slightly dented
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle reinforced operates satisfactorily
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass120,791 miles (+24)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    120,791 miles
    Test number
    958270080533
    • AdvisoryBonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear fog light lens cracked
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust shield loose but secure

  8. Fail120,767 miles (+2,254)1 major2 repaired10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,767 miles
    Test number
    335907333235
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear fog light lens cracked
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust shield loose but secure

  9. Pass118,513 miles (+1,913)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    118,513 miles
    Test number
    375877416510
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel kurb damaged inside
    • AdvisoryRear both rear trailing arm bushes starting to split
    • AdvisoryBonnet lock stiff
    • AdvisoryCutch bite high
    • AdvisoryHeat shield loose

  10. Pass116,600 miles (+26)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    116,600 miles
    Test number
    335345553495
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail116,574 miles (+4,608)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,574 miles
    Test number
    557816775713
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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))

  12. Pass111,966 miles (+3,424)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    111,966 miles
    Test number
    321063191888

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass108,542 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2019
    Odometer
    108,542 miles
    Test number
    167423345959
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail108,542 miles (+5,130)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,542 miles
    Test number
    538466393481
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass103,412 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2018
    Odometer
    103,412 miles
    Test number
    431049593053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail103,412 miles (+4,499)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,412 miles
    Test number
    280545701253
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass98,913 miles (+5,027)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2017
    Odometer
    98,913 miles
    Test number
    826968122941
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit All four (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass93,886 miles (+4,252)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    93,886 miles
    Test number
    556578945181
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass89,634 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    89,634 miles
    Test number
    348967264199
    • NoteO/s/rear tyre close to the legal limit

  20. Fail89,634 miles (+5,895)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,634 miles
    Test number
    959237564143
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteO/s/rear tyre close to the legal limit

  21. Pass83,739 miles (+6,534)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    83,739 miles
    Test number
    268108163485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass77,205 miles (+16,029)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    77,205 miles
    Test number
    306733662110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass61,176 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    61,176 miles
    Test number
    426208351193
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

Questions about LB08 MXJ

Does LB08 MXJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB08 MXJ is valid until 22 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB08 MXJ?
The MOT on LB08 MXJ is valid until 22 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB08 MXJ done?
LB08 MXJ was recorded at 149,019 miles at its MOT on 10 Oct 2026, an average of 5,725 miles a year.
Has LB08 MXJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 MXJ has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LB08 MXJ 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 MXJ find?
LB08 MXJ passed its latest MOT on 10 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush both sides; rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush both sides.

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