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Ford Focus

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,753 cc

LC08 UPTMOT history

LC08 UPT is a blue diesel Ford Focus first used on 27 Jun 2008. Its MOT expired on 28 Aug 2023 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 164,929 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Aug 2022.

LC08 UPT blue Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 28 Aug 2023
Mileage
164,929 mi
At MOT on 24 Aug 2022
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
10,855 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC08 UPT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,753 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
27 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
24 Aug 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC08 UPT was last recorded at 164,929 miles on 24 Aug 2022, 6,269 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Aug 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
158,660 miles · 3 Aug 2021
Between the last two tests
6,269 miles
Average per year
10,855 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 164,929 miles
  • 2021 – 158,660 miles
  • 2020 – 152,216 miles
  • 2019 – 144,885 miles
  • 2018 – 136,034 miles
  • 2017 – 127,825 miles
  • 2016 – 121,175 miles
  • 2015 – 109,146 miles
  • 2014 – 95,104 miles
  • 2013 – 82,794 miles
  • 2012 – 62,912 miles
  • 2011 – 42,782 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass164,929 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass164,929 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    164,929 miles
    Test number
    433709440798
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  2. Fail164,929 miles (+6,269)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,929 miles
    Test number
    152326500569
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  3. Pass158,660 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    158,660 miles
    Test number
    340370682696
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight lose of grease, (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Gearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Fail158,656 miles (+6,440)1 dangerous3 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,656 miles
    Test number
    518756882413
    • DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides, (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn rear most, (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight lose of grease, (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Gearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass152,216 miles (+7,331)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    152,216 miles
    Test number
    593354810215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass144,885 miles (+8,851)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    144,885 miles
    Test number
    898884057467
    • 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))
  7. Pass136,034 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    136,034 miles
    Test number
    653752611378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail136,034 miles (+8,209)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,034 miles
    Test number
    188910474235
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen bulb in wrong way (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  9. Pass127,825 miles (+6,650)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    127,825 miles
    Test number
    207261060462
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield insecure
  10. Pass121,175 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    121,175 miles
    Test number
    114319071126
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  11. Fail121,175 miles (+12,029)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,175 miles
    Test number
    655696951097
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  12. Pass109,146 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    109,146 miles
    Test number
    726946560737
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  13. Fail109,146 miles (+14,042)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,146 miles
    Test number
    196833809780
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  14. Pass95,104 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    95,104 miles
    Test number
    575254434254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail95,104 miles (+12,310)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,104 miles
    Test number
    275024534215
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  16. Pass82,794 miles (+1,851)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    82,794 miles
    Test number
    406731343290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass80,943 miles (+18,031)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2014
    Odometer
    80,943 miles
    Test number
    236571443164
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteBoth front wiper blades slightly smearing screen
  18. Fail62,912 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,912 miles
    Test number
    247386232151
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
  19. Pass62,912 miles (+20,130)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2013
    Odometer
    62,912 miles
    Test number
    575986232122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass42,782 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2012
    Odometer
    42,782 miles
    Test number
    678854241197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC08 UPT

Does LC08 UPT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LC08 UPT expired on 28 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LC08 UPT?
The MOT on LC08 UPT expired on 28 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LC08 UPT done?
LC08 UPT was recorded at 164,929 miles at its MOT on 24 Aug 2022, an average of 10,855 miles a year.
Has LC08 UPT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC08 UPT has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on LC08 UPT 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 UPT find?
LC08 UPT passed its latest MOT on 24 Aug 2022 with 1 minor defect: offside front upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated.

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