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Ford Focus

White · Diesel · 2008 · 1,560 cc

LD08 DXUMOT history

LD08 DXU is a white diesel Ford Focus first used on 17 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 7 Feb 2026 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 180,234 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Feb 2025.

LD08 DXU white Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 7 Feb 2026
Mileage
180,234 mi
At MOT on 8 Feb 2025
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,236 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 DXU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
17 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 DXU was last recorded at 180,234 miles on 8 Feb 2025, 3,822 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
176,412 miles · 5 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
3,822 miles
Average per year
9,236 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 180,234 miles
  • 2024 – 176,412 miles
  • 2022 – 168,624 miles
  • 2021 – 162,192 miles
  • 2020 – 153,795 miles
  • 2019 – 142,635 miles
  • 2018 – 135,388 miles
  • 2017 – 127,646 miles
  • 2016 – 119,248 miles
  • 2015 – 111,117 miles
  • 2014 – 99,816 miles
  • 2013 – 88,263 miles
  • 2012 – 68,216 miles
  • 2011 – 51,418 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass180,234 miles
  • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass180,234 miles (+3,822)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    180,234 miles
    Test number
    138191840551
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass176,412 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    176,412 miles
    Test number
    515362358109
    • AdvisoryFront Bumper damaged but net excessively
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both front springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Fail176,410 miles (+7,786)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,410 miles
    Test number
    789483994186
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Bumper damaged but net excessively
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both front springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass168,624 miles (+6,432)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    168,624 miles
    Test number
    263497987500

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass162,192 miles (+8,397)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    162,192 miles
    Test number
    119317575306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass153,795 miles (+11,160)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    153,795 miles
    Test number
    172989007418
    • AdvisoryNearside 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))

  7. Pass142,635 miles (+7,247)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    142,635 miles
    Test number
    306494290289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass135,388 miles (+7,742)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    135,388 miles
    Test number
    599635272066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass127,646 miles (+8,398)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    127,646 miles
    Test number
    576239181013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass119,248 miles (+8,131)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    119,248 miles
    Test number
    508996103016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass111,117 miles (+11,301)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    111,117 miles
    Test number
    116495775454
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteCentre silencer is corroded

  12. Pass99,816 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    99,816 miles
    Test number
    717383064067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail99,816 miles (+11,553)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,816 miles
    Test number
    825483564041
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  14. Pass88,263 miles (+20,047)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    88,263 miles
    Test number
    357648653089
    • NoteCenter silencer casing rusted thur 1st layer

  15. Pass68,216 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    68,216 miles
    Test number
    228041552003
    • NoteFront tyres advance wear

  16. Fail68,216 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,216 miles
    Test number
    808121652065
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • NoteFront tyres advance wear

  17. Fail68,216 miles (+16,798)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,216 miles
    Test number
    957871152007
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteFront tyres advance wear

  18. Pass51,418 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    51,418 miles
    Test number
    917250761042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail51,418 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,418 miles
    Test number
    205309351051
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Questions about LD08 DXU

Does LD08 DXU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD08 DXU expired on 7 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD08 DXU?
The MOT on LD08 DXU expired on 7 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD08 DXU done?
LD08 DXU was recorded at 180,234 miles at its MOT on 8 Feb 2025, an average of 9,236 miles a year.
Has LD08 DXU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 DXU has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on LD08 DXU 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 DXU find?
LD08 DXU passed its latest MOT on 8 Feb 2025 with 1 advisory: suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle.

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