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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 1,596 cc

LC08 FYFMOT history

LC08 FYF is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 21 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 16 Sept 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 131,502 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Sept 2026.

LC08 FYF blue Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Focus, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 16 Sept 2027
Mileage
131,502 mi
At MOT on 17 Sept 2026
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,572 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC08 FYF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
21 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC08 FYF was last recorded at 131,502 miles on 17 Sept 2026, 62 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Sept 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 26 Aug 2022: 116,112 miles, lower than 116,712 miles on 19 Aug 2022.

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
131,440 miles · 10 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
62 miles
Average per year
6,572 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 131,502 miles
  • 2025 – 125,032 miles
  • 2024 – 118,797 miles
  • 2023 – 117,998 miles
  • 2022 – 116,112 miles
  • 2021 – 114,774 miles
  • 2020 – 111,078 miles
  • 2019 – 104,528 miles
  • 2018 – 99,743 miles
  • 2017 – 94,547 miles
  • 2016 – 79,349 miles
  • 2015 – 69,198 miles
  • 2014 – 55,881 miles
  • 2013 – 52,036 miles
  • 2012 – 42,140 miles
  • 2011 – 29,836 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,502 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

24 tests since 30 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,502 miles (+62)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    131,502 miles
    Test number
    970633048934
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail131,440 miles (+6,408)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,440 miles
    Test number
    309236820526
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass125,032 miles (+6,235)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    125,032 miles
    Test number
    497001171611
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer 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 rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion both rear inner sills

  4. Pass118,797 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    118,797 miles
    Test number
    998575651276
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Fail118,797 miles (+799)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,797 miles
    Test number
    409593987877
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass117,998 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    117,998 miles
    Test number
    227675431175
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Fail117,998 miles (+1,886)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,998 miles
    Test number
    940710985498
    • MajorHeadlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorHeadlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass116,112 miles (-600)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    116,112 miles
    Test number
    684745043348
    • MinorPosition lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

  9. Fail116,712 miles (+1,938)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,712 miles
    Test number
    243435084045
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorPosition lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass114,774 miles (+6)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    114,774 miles
    Test number
    924149249660
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear link slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail114,768 miles (+3,690)5 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,768 miles
    Test number
    562738252365
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield loose
    • AdvisoryTailgate handle loose held on with tape

  12. Pass111,078 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    111,078 miles
    Test number
    283566624080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail111,078 miles (+6,550)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,078 miles
    Test number
    888988766440
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass104,528 miles (+4,785)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    104,528 miles
    Test number
    995174611256
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryRecommend check tracking

  15. Pass99,743 miles (+5,196)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    99,743 miles
    Test number
    912359035344
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Heat shield insecure

  16. Pass94,547 miles (+15,198)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    94,547 miles
    Test number
    308756850499
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  17. Pass79,349 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    79,349 miles
    Test number
    613909318653
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner edge

  18. Fail79,348 miles (+10,150)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,348 miles
    Test number
    477778099091
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner edge

  19. Pass69,198 miles (+2,889)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    69,198 miles
    Test number
    541766815203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass66,309 miles (+10,428)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    66,309 miles
    Test number
    508251405145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass55,881 miles (+3,845)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    55,881 miles
    Test number
    836899014152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass52,036 miles (+9,896)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    52,036 miles
    Test number
    609583393046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass42,140 miles (+12,304)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    42,140 miles
    Test number
    249976282034
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  24. Pass29,836 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    29,836 miles
    Test number
    375199481074
    • NoteBoth front wipers are slightly deteriorated

Questions about LC08 FYF

Does LC08 FYF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC08 FYF is valid until 16 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC08 FYF?
The MOT on LC08 FYF is valid until 16 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC08 FYF done?
LC08 FYF was recorded at 131,502 miles at its MOT on 17 Sept 2026, an average of 6,572 miles a year.
Has LC08 FYF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC08 FYF has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LC08 FYF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 26 Aug 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LC08 FYF find?
LC08 FYF passed its latest MOT on 17 Sept 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush, and 2 more.

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