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Ford Focus

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 1,560 cc

LC08 FXVMOT history

LC08 FXV is a silver diesel Ford Focus first used on 2 May 2008. Its MOT expired on 14 Feb 2022 and it has passed 10 of 19 MOT tests, with 115,055 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Feb 2022.

LC08 FXV silver Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Focus, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 14 Feb 2022
Mileage
115,055 mi
At MOT on 14 Feb 2022
MOT tests
19
10 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,556 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC08 FXV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
2 May 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Feb 2022
Latest MOT test
14 Feb 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

LC08 FXV was last recorded at 115,055 miles on 14 Feb 2022, 4,508 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jan 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,547 miles · 29 Jan 2021
Between the last two tests
4,508 miles
Average per year
5,556 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 115,055 miles
  • 2021 – 110,547 miles
  • 2020 – 106,353 miles
  • 2019 – 96,618 miles
  • 2018 – 93,667 miles
  • 2017 – 88,782 miles
  • 2016 – 85,288 miles
  • 2015 – 80,639 miles
  • 2014 – 72,405 miles
  • 2013 – 66,222 miles
  • 2012 – 59,308 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail115,055 miles
  • DangerousExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear void (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear void (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (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))

What MOT failures 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 Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

19 tests since 2 Feb 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail115,055 miles (+4,508)1 dangerous5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,055 miles
    Test number
    759533078980
    • DangerousExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear void (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear void (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (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))
  2. Pass110,547 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    110,547 miles
    Test number
    672200178326
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate lights dim.
  3. Fail110,547 miles (+4,194)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,547 miles
    Test number
    733151578251
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate lights dim.
  4. Pass106,353 miles (+7)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    106,353 miles
    Test number
    999691478592
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  5. Fail106,346 miles (+9,728)1 dangerous4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,346 miles
    Test number
    924891874581
    • DangerousExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  6. Pass96,618 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    96,618 miles
    Test number
    169867406414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail96,618 miles (+2,951)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,618 miles
    Test number
    349146324895
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear number plate light dull
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear number plate light dull
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield insecure
  8. Pass93,667 miles (+29)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    93,667 miles
    Test number
    249421533904
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  9. Fail93,638 miles (+4,856)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,638 miles
    Test number
    501535025152
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass88,782 miles (+3,494)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    88,782 miles
    Test number
    902776432596
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads low
  11. Pass85,288 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    85,288 miles
    Test number
    869951374251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail85,288 miles (+4,649)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,288 miles
    Test number
    859257595683
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp with stop light (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp with tail light (1.2.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp with stop light (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp with tail light (1.2.1f)
  13. Pass80,639 miles (+35)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    80,639 miles
    Test number
    339974225015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail80,604 miles (+8,199)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,604 miles
    Test number
    637507515029
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
  15. Pass72,405 miles (+6,183)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    72,405 miles
    Test number
    485088414062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass66,222 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    66,222 miles
    Test number
    745148213016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail66,212 miles (+6,904)8 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,212 miles
    Test number
    697597213089
    • FailureNearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
    • FailureOffside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
  18. Pass59,308 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    59,308 miles
    Test number
    356824632069
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
  19. Fail59,308 miles5 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,308 miles
    Test number
    257603832079
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Questions about LC08 FXV

Does LC08 FXV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LC08 FXV expired on 14 Feb 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LC08 FXV?
The MOT on LC08 FXV expired on 14 Feb 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LC08 FXV done?
LC08 FXV was recorded at 115,055 miles at its MOT on 14 Feb 2022, an average of 5,556 miles a year.
Has LC08 FXV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC08 FXV has failed 9 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on LC08 FXV 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 FXV find?
LC08 FXV failed its latest MOT on 14 Feb 2022 with 1 dangerous defect, 5 major defects and 2 advisories: exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear void; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear void, and 5 more.

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