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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 2,521 cc

LC08 VTYMOT history

LC08 VTY is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 23 May 2008. Its MOT expired on 7 Sept 2024 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 99,040 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Sept 2023.

LC08 VTY blue Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 7 Sept 2024
Mileage
99,040 mi
At MOT on 8 Sept 2023
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,824 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC08 VTY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,521 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
23 May 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
8 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC08 VTY was last recorded at 99,040 miles on 8 Sept 2023, 14 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Aug 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,026 miles · 6 Aug 2021
Between the last two tests
14 miles
Average per year
6,824 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 99,040 miles
  • 2021 – 99,026 miles
  • 2020 – 92,174 miles
  • 2019 – 89,186 miles
  • 2018 – 79,934 miles
  • 2017 – 68,098 miles
  • 2016 – 57,324 miles
  • 2015 – 49,572 miles
  • 2014 – 41,108 miles
  • 2013 – 26,372 miles
  • 2012 – 17,725 miles
  • 2011 – 15,079 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,040 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass99,040 miles (+14)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    99,040 miles
    Test number
    660190150424
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Pass99,026 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    99,026 miles
    Test number
    332775149384
    • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear all rear seat belts not checked due to seats removed
  3. Fail99,026 miles (+6,852)1 dangerous2 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,026 miles
    Test number
    709932783992
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testFront Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear all rear seat belts not checked due to seats removed
  4. Pass92,174 miles (+2,988)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    92,174 miles
    Test number
    560401448046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass89,186 miles (+9,252)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    89,186 miles
    Test number
    138112875170
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heatshield loose
  6. Pass79,934 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    79,934 miles
    Test number
    437958160300
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  7. Fail79,934 miles (+11,836)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,934 miles
    Test number
    473394032258
    • DangerousRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  8. Pass68,098 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    68,098 miles
    Test number
    968278411040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail68,097 miles (+78)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,097 miles
    Test number
    293899003469
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
  10. Fail68,019 miles (+10,695)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,019 miles
    Test number
    915303188118
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension 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)
  11. Pass57,324 miles (+7,752)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    57,324 miles
    Test number
    413729588245
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  12. Pass49,572 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    49,572 miles
    Test number
    276351705219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail49,568 miles (+8,460)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,568 miles
    Test number
    718487695126
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  14. Pass41,108 miles (+14,736)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    41,108 miles
    Test number
    235208084493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass26,372 miles (+8,647)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2014
    Odometer
    26,372 miles
    Test number
    465227333166
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass17,725 miles (+2,646)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    17,725 miles
    Test number
    627531212122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass15,079 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2012
    Odometer
    15,079 miles
    Test number
    176300041189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC08 VTY

Does LC08 VTY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LC08 VTY expired on 7 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LC08 VTY?
The MOT on LC08 VTY expired on 7 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LC08 VTY done?
LC08 VTY was recorded at 99,040 miles at its MOT on 8 Sept 2023, an average of 6,824 miles a year.
Has LC08 VTY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC08 VTY has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Aug 2021.
Has the mileage on LC08 VTY 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 VTY find?
LC08 VTY passed its latest MOT on 8 Sept 2023 with 1 advisory: rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both.

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