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Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,753 cc

LD08 GXZMOT history

LD08 GXZ is a black diesel Ford Focus first used on 25 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 13 Feb 2026 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 214,671 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Feb 2025.

LD08 GXZ black Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 13 Feb 2026
Mileage
214,671 mi
At MOT on 13 Feb 2025
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 GXZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,753 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
25 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 GXZ was last recorded at 214,671 miles on 13 Feb 2025, 8,851 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Feb 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 15 Mar 2012: 72,785 miles, lower than 632,763 miles on 16 Mar 2011.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
205,820 miles · 8 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
8,851 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 214,671 miles
  • 2024 – 205,820 miles
  • 2023 – 198,425 miles
  • 2022 – 189,169 miles
  • 2021 – 180,224 miles
  • 2020 – 174,759 miles
  • 2019 – 160,468 miles
  • 2018 – 147,680 miles
  • 2017 – 134,331 miles
  • 2016 – 120,071 miles
  • 2015 – 104,960 miles
  • 2014 – 94,773 miles
  • 2013 – 83,716 miles
  • 2012 – 72,785 miles
  • 2011 – 632,763 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass214,671 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

24 tests since 16 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass214,671 miles (+8,851)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    214,671 miles
    Test number
    320629556703
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass205,820 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    205,820 miles
    Test number
    407784046392
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Fail205,802 miles (+7,377)2 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    205,802 miles
    Test number
    171379680372
    • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass198,425 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    198,425 miles
    Test number
    155209440004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail198,420 miles (+9,251)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,420 miles
    Test number
    172495022219
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass189,169 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    189,169 miles
    Test number
    708551408189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail189,164 miles (+8,940)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,164 miles
    Test number
    963950250539
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass180,224 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    180,224 miles
    Test number
    785942647026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail180,223 miles (+5,464)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,223 miles
    Test number
    551398753383
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass174,759 miles (+22)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    174,759 miles
    Test number
    439668880105
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear bumper damaged and cracked but not insecure
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heatsheild inscure
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust in poor condition

  11. Fail174,737 miles (+14,269)1 major12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,737 miles
    Test number
    769868615840
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear bumper damaged and cracked but not insecure
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heatsheild inscure
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust in poor condition

  12. Pass160,468 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    160,468 miles
    Test number
    686833017981

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail160,454 miles (+12,774)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,454 miles
    Test number
    212623196512
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  14. Pass147,680 miles (+16)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    147,680 miles
    Test number
    297747680857
    • AdvisoryCentral Items removed from driver's view prior to test

  15. Fail147,664 miles (+13,333)2 dangerous4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,664 miles
    Test number
    575303367128
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryCentral Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective flat

  16. Pass134,331 miles (+14,260)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    134,331 miles
    Test number
    996378617617
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

  17. Pass120,071 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    120,071 miles
    Test number
    877561232382
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

  18. Fail120,070 miles (+15,110)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,070 miles
    Test number
    739766714738
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass104,960 miles (+10,187)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    104,960 miles
    Test number
    759285235088
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass94,773 miles (+11,057)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    94,773 miles
    Test number
    357753944067
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

  21. Fail83,716 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,716 miles
    Test number
    327495143093
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  22. Pass83,716 miles (+10,931)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    83,716 miles
    Test number
    606315143012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass72,785 miles (-559,978)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    72,785 miles
    Test number
    118525072023
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  24. Pass632,763 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    632,763 miles
    Test number
    835585371065
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LD08 GXZ

Does LD08 GXZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD08 GXZ expired on 13 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD08 GXZ?
The MOT on LD08 GXZ expired on 13 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD08 GXZ done?
LD08 GXZ was recorded at 214,671 miles at its MOT on 13 Feb 2025.
Has LD08 GXZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 GXZ has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on LD08 GXZ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 15 Mar 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LD08 GXZ find?
LD08 GXZ passed its latest MOT on 13 Feb 2025 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; oil leak, but not excessive, and 3 more.

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