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Ford Focus

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,560 cc

LD08 FETMOT history

LD08 FET is a black diesel Ford Focus first used on 18 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 2 Mar 2024 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 190,748 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Mar 2024.

LD08 FET black Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 2 Mar 2024
Mileage
190,748 mi
At MOT on 26 Mar 2024
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,717 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 FET
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
18 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
26 Mar 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

LD08 FET was last recorded at 190,748 miles on 26 Mar 2024, 2,640 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
188,108 miles · 3 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
2,640 miles
Average per year
7,717 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 190,748 miles
  • 2023 – 188,108 miles
  • 2021 – 185,275 miles
  • 2020 – 182,405 miles
  • 2019 – 180,444 miles
  • 2018 – 177,593 miles
  • 2017 – 174,477 miles
  • 2016 – 161,204 miles
  • 2015 – 158,332 miles
  • 2014 – 142,100 miles
  • 2013 – 138,005 miles
  • 2012 – 115,374 miles
  • 2011 – 93,415 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail190,748 miles
  • DangerousOffside Rear Suspension arm likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryBoth rear coil springs rusty
  • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perishing

What MOT failures 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.

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

19 tests since 4 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail190,748 miles (+2,640)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,748 miles
    Test number
    504029617657
    • DangerousOffside Rear Suspension arm likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear coil springs rusty
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perishing

  2. Pass188,108 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    188,108 miles
    Test number
    952275278010
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail188,108 miles (+2,833)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,108 miles
    Test number
    644237130820
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass185,275 miles (+2,870)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    185,275 miles
    Test number
    162640112913
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres slightly perished

  5. Pass182,405 miles (+1,961)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    182,405 miles
    Test number
    482114052193
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre and perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass180,444 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    180,444 miles
    Test number
    214585653782
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail180,444 miles (+2,851)1 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,444 miles
    Test number
    163214486894
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass177,593 miles (+3,116)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    177,593 miles
    Test number
    592955346343
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded lower coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass174,477 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    174,477 miles
    Test number
    423117639574
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Fail174,477 miles (+13,273)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,477 miles
    Test number
    126609487728
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn to 2mm (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened poor inside surface (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened poor inside surface (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass161,204 miles (+2,872)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    161,204 miles
    Test number
    865178849035
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass158,332 miles (+16,232)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    158,332 miles
    Test number
    736678005071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass142,100 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    142,100 miles
    Test number
    567659204075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail142,100 miles (+4,095)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,100 miles
    Test number
    946418904065
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  15. Pass138,005 miles (+22,631)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    138,005 miles
    Test number
    455951373109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass115,374 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    115,374 miles
    Test number
    377401382128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail115,374 miles (+21,959)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,374 miles
    Test number
    945261382123
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass93,415 miles (+2,810)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    93,415 miles
    Test number
    417479591151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass90,605 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    90,605 miles
    Test number
    358174891071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD08 FET

Does LD08 FET currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD08 FET expired on 2 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD08 FET?
The MOT on LD08 FET expired on 2 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD08 FET done?
LD08 FET was recorded at 190,748 miles at its MOT on 26 Mar 2024, an average of 7,717 miles a year.
Has LD08 FET ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 FET has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on LD08 FET 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 FET find?
LD08 FET failed its latest MOT on 26 Mar 2024 with 1 dangerous defect, 4 major defects and 2 advisories: offside rear suspension arm likely to fail; nearside front windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn, and 4 more.

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