Ford Focus
Grey · Petrol · 2008 · 1,596 cc
LC08 FVLMOT history
LC08 FVL is a grey petrol Ford Focus first used on 7 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 9 Feb 2027 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 82,711 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 9 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 82,711 mi
- At MOT on 4 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 17
- 15 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 4,142 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LC08 FVL
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Focus
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,596 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 7 May 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 9 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LC08 FVL was last recorded at 82,711 miles on 4 Feb 2026, 1,309 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 81,402 miles · 5 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,309 miles
- Average per year
- 4,142 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 82,711 miles
- 2025 – 81,402 miles
- 2024 – 80,379 miles
- 2023 – 78,429 miles
- 2022 – 75,783 miles
- 2021 – 74,291 miles
- 2020 – 72,793 miles
- 2019 – 68,853 miles
- 2017 – 60,823 miles
- 2016 – 56,071 miles
- 2015 – 50,737 miles
- 2014 – 42,537 miles
- 2013 – 35,949 miles
- 2012 – 29,557 miles
- 2011 – 21,424 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass82,711 miles
- AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryCentral Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2023
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2023
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Full MOT history
17 tests since 20 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass82,711 miles (+1,309)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 82,711 miles
- Test number
- 785298760338
- AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryCentral Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass81,402 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 81,402 miles
- Test number
- 159685911317
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail81,394 miles (+1,015)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,394 miles
- Test number
- 797230160270
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed Car Overheated On Test (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Pass80,379 miles (+1,950)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 80,379 miles
- Test number
- 228098816109
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass78,429 miles (+2,646)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 78,429 miles
- Test number
- 516529808303
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- 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))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Pass75,783 miles (+1,492)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 75,783 miles
- Test number
- 950226492678
- 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))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Pass74,291 miles (+1,498)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 74,291 miles
- Test number
- 691290326846
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- 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))
Pass72,793 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 72,793 miles
- Test number
- 842256055562
- 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))
Fail72,781 miles (+3,928)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,781 miles
- Test number
- 877698574487
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (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))
Pass68,853 miles (+8,030)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 68,853 miles
- Test number
- 666692476941
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front 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 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass60,823 miles (+4,752)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 60,823 miles
- Test number
- 761338978468
- AdvisoryRear exhaust mount broken away from exhaust
Pass56,071 miles (+5,334)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 56,071 miles
- Test number
- 623122722366
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,737 miles (+8,200)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 50,737 miles
- Test number
- 626784105294
- 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)
Pass42,537 miles (+6,588)
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2015
- Odometer
- 42,537 miles
- Test number
- 585377004175
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,949 miles (+6,392)
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2014
- Odometer
- 35,949 miles
- Test number
- 269802113468
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,557 miles (+8,133)
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2013
- Odometer
- 29,557 miles
- Test number
- 207925022430
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,424 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2012
- Odometer
- 21,424 miles
- Test number
- 356450811173
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LC08 FVL
- Does LC08 FVL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC08 FVL is valid until 9 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LC08 FVL?
- The MOT on LC08 FVL is valid until 9 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LC08 FVL done?
- LC08 FVL was recorded at 82,711 miles at its MOT on 4 Feb 2026, an average of 4,142 miles a year.
- Has LC08 FVL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LC08 FVL has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Feb 2025.
- Has the mileage on LC08 FVL 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 FVL find?
- LC08 FVL passed its latest MOT on 4 Feb 2026 with 5 advisories: central front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; central headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; central rear subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive, and 2 more.
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