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Ford Focus

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,560 cc

LD08 DZAMOT history

LD08 DZA is a blue diesel Ford Focus first used on 6 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 5 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 150,866 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Mar 2026.

LD08 DZA blue Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Mar 2027
Mileage
150,866 mi
At MOT on 6 Mar 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,390 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 DZA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
6 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 DZA was last recorded at 150,866 miles on 6 Mar 2026, 4,188 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
146,678 miles · 28 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
4,188 miles
Average per year
8,390 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 150,866 miles
  • 2025 – 146,678 miles
  • 2024 – 143,383 miles
  • 2023 – 138,544 miles
  • 2022 – 133,602 miles
  • 2021 – 124,522 miles
  • 2020 – 118,461 miles
  • 2019 – 101,536 miles
  • 2018 – 89,389 miles
  • 2017 – 84,021 miles
  • 2016 – 72,684 miles
  • 2015 – 61,315 miles
  • 2014 – 50,252 miles
  • 2013 – 43,268 miles
  • 2012 – 32,049 miles
  • 2011 – 24,876 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass150,866 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass150,866 miles (+4,188)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    150,866 miles
    Test number
    187465124372
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion

  2. Pass146,678 miles (+3,295)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    146,678 miles
    Test number
    340761807435
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass143,383 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    143,383 miles
    Test number
    212650741837
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both inner sills at rear starting to corrode (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play Bearing has slight play and is slightly noisy (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and cracked, no inner construction found at time of test (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Track rod end has some play not considered excessive at time of test (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly out of shape and starting to perish and crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail143,383 miles (+4,839)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,383 miles
    Test number
    641019870590
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both inner sills at rear starting to corrode (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play Bearing has slight play and is slightly noisy (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and cracked, no inner construction found at time of test (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Track rod end has some play not considered excessive at time of test (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly out of shape and starting to perish and crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass138,544 miles (+83)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    138,544 miles
    Test number
    332803232055
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail138,461 miles (+4,859)1 major1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,461 miles
    Test number
    929424293774
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass133,602 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    133,602 miles
    Test number
    490293988888

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail133,602 miles (+9,080)6 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,602 miles
    Test number
    965938382418
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass124,522 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    124,522 miles
    Test number
    511737387767
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail124,522 miles (+6,061)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,522 miles
    Test number
    225233829954
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass118,461 miles (+16,925)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    118,461 miles
    Test number
    787565705239
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass101,536 miles (+12,147)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    101,536 miles
    Test number
    512854958571

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass89,389 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    89,389 miles
    Test number
    836111199591
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Fail89,389 miles (+5,368)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,389 miles
    Test number
    276859569230
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass84,021 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    84,021 miles
    Test number
    376125068323
    • AdvisoryFront tyres bald on inner edges

  16. Fail84,021 miles (+11,337)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,021 miles
    Test number
    912680629636
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres bald on inner edges

  17. Pass72,684 miles (+11,369)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    72,684 miles
    Test number
    847355004509
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass61,315 miles (+11,063)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    61,315 miles
    Test number
    628832655047
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass50,252 miles (+6,984)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    50,252 miles
    Test number
    248066154062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass43,268 miles (+11,219)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    43,268 miles
    Test number
    615667963030
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass32,049 miles (+7,173)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    32,049 miles
    Test number
    938683562075
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass24,876 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    24,876 miles
    Test number
    209889351054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD08 DZA

Does LD08 DZA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD08 DZA is valid until 5 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD08 DZA?
The MOT on LD08 DZA is valid until 5 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD08 DZA done?
LD08 DZA was recorded at 150,866 miles at its MOT on 6 Mar 2026, an average of 8,390 miles a year.
Has LD08 DZA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 DZA has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on LD08 DZA 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 DZA find?
LD08 DZA passed its latest MOT on 6 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; general underbody corrosion.

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