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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 1,999 cc

LD08 LLUMOT history

LD08 LLU is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 31 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 23 May 2025 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 171,508 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 May 2024.

LD08 LLU blue Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 23 May 2025
Mileage
171,508 mi
At MOT on 24 May 2024
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
11,696 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 LLU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
31 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 May 2025
Latest MOT test
24 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 LLU was last recorded at 171,508 miles on 24 May 2024, 41 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
171,467 miles · 17 May 2024
Between the last two tests
41 miles
Average per year
11,696 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 171,508 miles
  • 2023 – 169,292 miles
  • 2022 – 158,009 miles
  • 2021 – 139,795 miles
  • 2020 – 128,765 miles
  • 2019 – 120,326 miles
  • 2018 – 110,456 miles
  • 2017 – 101,468 miles
  • 2016 – 88,774 miles
  • 2015 – 77,479 miles
  • 2014 – 60,618 miles
  • 2013 – 42,722 miles
  • 2012 – 24,043 miles
  • 2011 – 17,034 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass171,508 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

23 tests since 10 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass171,508 miles (+41)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2025
    Odometer
    171,508 miles
    Test number
    552806000121
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail171,467 miles (+2,175)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,467 miles
    Test number
    952863349362
    • MajorFront Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass169,292 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2024
    Odometer
    169,292 miles
    Test number
    426398585130
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  4. Fail169,292 miles (+11,283)4 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,292 miles
    Test number
    758580194472
    • MajorFront Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  5. Pass158,009 miles (+200)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    158,009 miles
    Test number
    476604836637
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective missing/corroded away (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  6. Fail157,809 miles (+18,014)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,809 miles
    Test number
    897254499030
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge slightly worn, stepping 205/50/R17 Falken (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective missing/corroded away (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  7. Pass139,795 miles (+11,030)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    139,795 miles
    Test number
    618994622551
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush deteriorated but still functional (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear rearmost heat shield loose
  8. Pass128,765 miles (+37)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    128,765 miles
    Test number
    743079110626
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  9. Fail128,728 miles (+8,402)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,728 miles
    Test number
    473504991815
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  10. Pass120,326 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    120,326 miles
    Test number
    581181163211
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both nearside and offside slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnable to fully inspect due to covers and shields
  11. Fail120,326 miles (+9,870)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,326 miles
    Test number
    963533973086
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both nearside and offside (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both nearside and offside slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnable to fully inspect due to covers and shields
  12. Pass110,456 miles (+8,988)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    110,456 miles
    Test number
    693988478794

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass101,468 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    101,468 miles
    Test number
    680824248042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail101,468 miles (+12,694)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,468 miles
    Test number
    956560082832
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
  15. Pass88,774 miles (+11,295)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    88,774 miles
    Test number
    586058882101
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass77,479 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    77,479 miles
    Test number
    708364991966
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  17. Fail77,479 miles (+16,861)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,479 miles
    Test number
    390745006622
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  18. Pass60,618 miles (+17,896)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    60,618 miles
    Test number
    256703834239
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  19. Pass42,722 miles (+18,679)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    42,722 miles
    Test number
    396697143251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail24,043 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,043 miles
    Test number
    309838342231
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
  21. Pass24,043 miles (+2,395)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    24,043 miles
    Test number
    567548142297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass21,648 miles (+4,614)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    21,648 miles
    Test number
    198097262479
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
  23. Pass17,034 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    17,034 miles
    Test number
    518349861032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD08 LLU

Does LD08 LLU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD08 LLU expired on 23 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD08 LLU?
The MOT on LD08 LLU expired on 23 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD08 LLU done?
LD08 LLU was recorded at 171,508 miles at its MOT on 24 May 2024, an average of 11,696 miles a year.
Has LD08 LLU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 LLU has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 17 May 2024.
Has the mileage on LD08 LLU 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 LLU find?
LD08 LLU passed its latest MOT on 24 May 2024 with 1 advisory: offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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