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Ford Focus

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,798 cc

LD08 AVMMOT history

LD08 AVM is a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 7 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 10 Apr 2025 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 71,541 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Apr 2024.

LD08 AVM black Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 10 Apr 2025
Mileage
71,541 mi
At MOT on 11 Apr 2024
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,467 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 AVM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,798 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
7 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
11 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 AVM was last recorded at 71,541 miles on 11 Apr 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,541 miles · 10 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,467 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 71,541 miles
  • 2023 – 61,400 miles
  • 2022 – 58,097 miles
  • 2021 – 55,576 miles
  • 2020 – 54,513 miles
  • 2019 – 50,929 miles
  • 2018 – 45,997 miles
  • 2017 – 41,473 miles
  • 2016 – 34,905 miles
  • 2015 – 29,184 miles
  • 2014 – 24,617 miles
  • 2013 – 20,729 miles
  • 2012 – 18,000 miles
  • 2011 – 12,945 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,541 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Rear Coil spring corroded both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • EML LIGHT ON

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Both front tyres worn on inner egde

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

21 tests since 28 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,541 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    71,541 miles
    Test number
    114932589204
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
  2. Fail71,541 miles (+10,141)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,541 miles
    Test number
    735287678375
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated + slight play (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, cracked / perished + worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
  3. Pass61,400 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    61,400 miles
    Test number
    322447667269
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. Fail61,400 miles (+3,303)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,400 miles
    Test number
    401368242901
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (outer sidewall), cracked / perished + worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Numerous cuts to outer sidewall, cracked / perished + bald inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. Pass58,097 miles (+32)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    58,097 miles
    Test number
    124630331278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail58,065 miles (+2,489)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,065 miles
    Test number
    781443998070
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass55,576 miles (+1,063)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    55,576 miles
    Test number
    553592798775
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  8. Pass54,513 miles (+3,584)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    54,513 miles
    Test number
    700394780697

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass50,929 miles (+26)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    50,929 miles
    Test number
    659067455906

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail50,903 miles (+4,906)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,903 miles
    Test number
    671884154163
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass45,997 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    45,997 miles
    Test number
    689398515516
    • AdvisoryEML LIGHT ON
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inner egde
  12. Fail45,997 miles (+4,524)1 dangerous4 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,997 miles
    Test number
    594072757871
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play rack joint (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryEML LIGHT ON
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inner egde
  13. Pass41,473 miles (+6,568)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    41,473 miles
    Test number
    616980001508
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and inner (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  14. Pass34,905 miles (+219)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    34,905 miles
    Test number
    152299357988

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail34,686 miles (+5,502)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,686 miles
    Test number
    642123462554
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
  16. Pass29,184 miles (+4,567)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    29,184 miles
    Test number
    347990375094
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  17. Pass24,617 miles (+3,888)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    24,617 miles
    Test number
    225293444061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass20,729 miles (+2,729)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    20,729 miles
    Test number
    766480173006
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  19. Pass18,000 miles (+5,055)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    18,000 miles
    Test number
    355590872060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass12,945 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    12,945 miles
    Test number
    868119651012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail12,945 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,945 miles
    Test number
    529499351056
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Questions about LD08 AVM

Does LD08 AVM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD08 AVM expired on 10 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD08 AVM?
The MOT on LD08 AVM expired on 10 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD08 AVM done?
LD08 AVM was recorded at 71,541 miles at its MOT on 11 Apr 2024, an average of 4,467 miles a year.
Has LD08 AVM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 AVM has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on LD08 AVM 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 LD08 AVM find?
LD08 AVM passed its latest MOT on 11 Apr 2024 with 4 advisories: nearside front direction indicator slightly discoloured; nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisy; offside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.

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