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Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,798 cc

LC08 FSYMOT history

LC08 FSY is a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 30 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 23 Aug 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 116,852 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Aug 2026.

LC08 FSY black Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Aug 2027
Mileage
116,852 mi
At MOT on 22 Aug 2026
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,331 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC08 FSY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,798 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
30 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC08 FSY was last recorded at 116,852 miles on 22 Aug 2026, 6,728 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,124 miles · 7 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
6,728 miles
Average per year
6,331 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 116,852 miles
  • 2025 – 110,124 miles
  • 2024 – 107,788 miles
  • 2023 – 103,034 miles
  • 2022 – 98,148 miles
  • 2021 – 94,322 miles
  • 2020 – 87,491 miles
  • 2019 – 82,483 miles
  • 2017 – 76,539 miles
  • 2016 – 69,947 miles
  • 2015 – 54,354 miles
  • 2014 – 43,473 miles
  • 2013 – 33,654 miles
  • 2012 – 26,342 miles
  • 2011 – 19,754 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,852 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill section (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill section. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre starting to step on inner edges
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion present
  • AdvisoryWheel nuts wornRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass116,852 miles (+6,728)2 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    116,852 miles
    Test number
    510170120207
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill section (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill section. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre starting to step on inner edges
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion present
    • AdvisoryWheel nuts worn
  2. Pass110,124 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    110,124 miles
    Test number
    111480832059
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. Fail110,124 miles (+2,336)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,124 miles
    Test number
    845475687279
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. Pass107,788 miles (+4,754)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    107,788 miles
    Test number
    622342737839
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre starting to perrish
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryWheel nuts worn
  5. Pass103,034 miles (+4,886)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    103,034 miles
    Test number
    999974077782
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. Pass98,148 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    98,148 miles
    Test number
    606085404964

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail98,148 miles (+3,826)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,148 miles
    Test number
    301685655517
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle wheel arch cover (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle wheel arch cover (5.2.3 (f))
  8. Pass94,322 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    94,322 miles
    Test number
    348695312597
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
  9. Fail94,322 miles (+6,831)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,322 miles
    Test number
    556370041652
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
  10. Pass87,491 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    87,491 miles
    Test number
    232166426424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail87,491 miles (+5,008)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,491 miles
    Test number
    921828081410
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass82,483 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    82,483 miles
    Test number
    797824957079
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slight leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  13. Fail82,483 miles (+35)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,483 miles
    Test number
    542372345270
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slight leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  14. Fail82,448 miles (+5,909)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,448 miles
    Test number
    576622694481
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced dipped beam (4.1.4 (a))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slight leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  15. Pass76,539 miles (+6,592)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    76,539 miles
    Test number
    187907395429
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Adv front brake pads getting worn..... (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Adv offside front tyre getting worn low to limits..... (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass69,947 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    69,947 miles
    Test number
    651924170605
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Fail69,946 miles (+1,360)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,946 miles
    Test number
    629065815710
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
  18. Pass68,586 miles (+14,232)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    68,586 miles
    Test number
    565829667974
    • AdvisoryRear both rear tyres out of shape inside edge
  19. Pass54,354 miles (+10,881)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    54,354 miles
    Test number
    766313805263
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  20. Pass43,473 miles (+9,819)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    43,473 miles
    Test number
    588315494199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass33,654 miles (+786)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    33,654 miles
    Test number
    216281913234
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
  22. Pass32,868 miles (+6,526)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    32,868 miles
    Test number
    965084613112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass26,342 miles (+6,588)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    26,342 miles
    Test number
    576374702193
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
  24. Pass19,754 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    19,754 miles
    Test number
    425391111135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC08 FSY

Does LC08 FSY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC08 FSY is valid until 23 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC08 FSY?
The MOT on LC08 FSY is valid until 23 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC08 FSY done?
LC08 FSY was recorded at 116,852 miles at its MOT on 22 Aug 2026, an average of 6,331 miles a year.
Has LC08 FSY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC08 FSY has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LC08 FSY 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 LC08 FSY find?
LC08 FSY passed its latest MOT on 22 Aug 2026 with 2 minor defects and 11 advisories: offside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 10 more.

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