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Ford Focus

Grey · Petrol · 2008 · 1,999 cc

LD08 OEWMOT history

LD08 OEW is a grey petrol Ford Focus first used on 31 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 16 May 2026 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 119,000 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 May 2025.

LD08 OEW grey Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 16 May 2026
Mileage
119,000 mi
At MOT on 9 May 2025
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,286 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 OEW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
31 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 May 2026
Latest MOT test
9 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 OEW was last recorded at 119,000 miles on 9 May 2025, 13,376 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,624 miles · 10 May 2024
Between the last two tests
13,376 miles
Average per year
7,286 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 119,000 miles
  • 2024 – 105,624 miles
  • 2023 – 102,350 miles
  • 2022 – 93,493 miles
  • 2021 – 88,611 miles
  • 2020 – 80,789 miles
  • 2019 – 70,585 miles
  • 2018 – 58,949 miles
  • 2017 – 49,102 miles
  • 2016 – 40,842 miles
  • 2015 – 34,072 miles
  • 2014 – 30,402 miles
  • 2013 – 25,701 miles
  • 2012 – 20,780 miles
  • 2011 – 16,162 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,000 miles
  • MinorFront Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (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.

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 205/55v16

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

22 tests since 29 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,000 miles (+13,376)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2026
    Odometer
    119,000 miles
    Test number
    966661642260
    • MinorFront Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass105,624 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2025
    Odometer
    105,624 miles
    Test number
    773326370387
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Fail105,621 miles (+3,271)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,621 miles
    Test number
    288834110135
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass102,350 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2024
    Odometer
    102,350 miles
    Test number
    501836652453
    • MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  5. Fail102,350 miles (+8,857)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,350 miles
    Test number
    479975297384
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  6. Pass93,493 miles (+4,882)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    93,493 miles
    Test number
    750421971558
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  7. Pass88,611 miles (+7,822)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    88,611 miles
    Test number
    774854001059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass80,789 miles (+13)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    80,789 miles
    Test number
    243229909376
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 205/55v16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  9. Fail80,776 miles (+10,191)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,776 miles
    Test number
    178112195865
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 205/55v16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  10. Pass70,585 miles (+64)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    70,585 miles
    Test number
    725749684318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail70,521 miles (+11,572)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,521 miles
    Test number
    845187243787
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  12. Pass58,949 miles (+9,847)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    58,949 miles
    Test number
    249455696329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass49,102 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    49,102 miles
    Test number
    541277088640
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion on rear coil springs
  14. Fail49,101 miles (+8,259)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,101 miles
    Test number
    172481293331
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion on rear coil springs
  15. Pass40,842 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    40,842 miles
    Test number
    957765906576

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail40,840 miles (+6,768)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,840 miles
    Test number
    257175983799
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb not fitted correctly (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  17. Pass34,072 miles (+3,670)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    34,072 miles
    Test number
    748548465092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass30,402 miles (+4,701)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    30,402 miles
    Test number
    476295804153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass25,701 miles (+4,921)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    25,701 miles
    Test number
    888990223140
    • NoteNear side rear tyre craking
  20. Pass20,780 miles (+24)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    20,780 miles
    Test number
    356221662047
    • NoteFront wiper blades slightly worn.
  21. Fail20,756 miles (+4,594)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,756 miles
    Test number
    146300562412
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • NoteFront wiper blades slightly worn.
  22. Pass16,162 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    16,162 miles
    Test number
    628088881096
    • NoteOffside wiper blade slightly worn.

Questions about LD08 OEW

Does LD08 OEW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD08 OEW expired on 16 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD08 OEW?
The MOT on LD08 OEW expired on 16 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD08 OEW done?
LD08 OEW was recorded at 119,000 miles at its MOT on 9 May 2025, an average of 7,286 miles a year.
Has LD08 OEW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 OEW has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 10 May 2024.
Has the mileage on LD08 OEW 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 OEW find?
LD08 OEW passed its latest MOT on 9 May 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides; brake disc worn, but not excessively; suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear.

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