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Ford Focus

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,753 cc

LC08 UFDMOT history

LC08 UFD is a black diesel Ford Focus first used on 14 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 9 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 147,231 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Mar 2026.

LC08 UFD black Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Apr 2027
Mileage
147,231 mi
At MOT on 17 Mar 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,885 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC08 UFD
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,753 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
14 May 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC08 UFD was last recorded at 147,231 miles on 17 Mar 2026, 3,520 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,711 miles · 10 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
3,520 miles
Average per year
7,885 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 147,231 miles
  • 2025 – 143,711 miles
  • 2024 – 139,772 miles
  • 2023 – 134,291 miles
  • 2022 – 128,831 miles
  • 2021 – 123,466 miles
  • 2020 – 116,832 miles
  • 2019 – 107,389 miles
  • 2018 – 95,951 miles
  • 2017 – 88,901 miles
  • 2016 – 86,096 miles
  • 2015 – 70,618 miles
  • 2014 – 57,892 miles
  • 2013 – 46,052 miles
  • 2012 – 40,247 miles
  • 2011 – 30,162 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,231 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Coil spring corroded Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear exhaust section deteriorating

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Exhaust rusty

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

20 tests since 12 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,231 miles (+3,520)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    147,231 miles
    Test number
    293560518272
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass143,711 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    143,711 miles
    Test number
    723252657227
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust section deteriorating
  3. Fail143,711 miles (+3,939)2 major2 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,711 miles
    Test number
    389077448237
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust section deteriorating
  4. Pass139,772 miles (+5,481)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    139,772 miles
    Test number
    569733553495
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass134,291 miles (+5,460)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    134,291 miles
    Test number
    250526197496
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view minor chips (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBack box rusty
  6. Pass128,831 miles (+5,365)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    128,831 miles
    Test number
    515223207234
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust rusty
  7. Pass123,466 miles (+6,634)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    123,466 miles
    Test number
    113164592301
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust rusty
  8. Pass116,832 miles (+9,443)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    116,832 miles
    Test number
    787683502149
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Pass107,389 miles (+11,438)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    107,389 miles
    Test number
    120802818895
    • 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))
  10. Pass95,951 miles (+7,050)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    95,951 miles
    Test number
    757514612457
    • AdvisoryFuel filler pipes damp/possible leak
    • AdvisoryNearside rear seat belt not fully tested(child seat fitted)
  11. Pass88,901 miles (+2,805)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    88,901 miles
    Test number
    709650004841
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp patterns poor
    • AdvisoryNail in offside rear tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside front tyre sidewalls damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside front tyres worn/bald on inner edges
    • AdvisoryRear tyres approaching legal limit
  12. Pass86,096 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2017
    Odometer
    86,096 miles
    Test number
    661956540857
    • AdvisoryFront position lamps dull both sides
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  13. Fail86,082 miles (+15,464)3 failures1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,082 miles
    Test number
    631341360546
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • AdvisoryFront position lamps dull both sides
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and wearing hard on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre has nail in it
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  14. Fail70,618 miles1 repaired4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,618 miles
    Test number
    295199435438
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • NoteHand brake travel becoming long
    • NoteNearside head lamp loose but is secure
  15. Pass70,618 miles (+12,726)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2016
    Odometer
    70,618 miles
    Test number
    908909035117
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • NoteHand brake travel becoming long
    • NoteNearside head lamp loose but is secure
  16. Pass57,892 miles (+11,840)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2015
    Odometer
    57,892 miles
    Test number
    606751544127
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  17. Pass46,052 miles (+5,805)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2014
    Odometer
    46,052 miles
    Test number
    749053133159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass40,247 miles (+10,085)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2013
    Odometer
    40,247 miles
    Test number
    669312922116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass30,162 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2012
    Odometer
    30,162 miles
    Test number
    427092431121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail30,162 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,162 miles
    Test number
    678112931187
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Questions about LC08 UFD

Does LC08 UFD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC08 UFD is valid until 9 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC08 UFD?
The MOT on LC08 UFD is valid until 9 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC08 UFD done?
LC08 UFD was recorded at 147,231 miles at its MOT on 17 Mar 2026, an average of 7,885 miles a year.
Has LC08 UFD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC08 UFD has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on LC08 UFD 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 UFD find?
LC08 UFD passed its latest MOT on 17 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn, and 3 more.

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