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Ford Focus

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,596 cc

LD08 VMKMOT history

LD08 VMK is a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 28 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 1 Dec 2026 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 146,092 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Nov 2025.

LD08 VMK black Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Dec 2026
Mileage
146,092 mi
At MOT on 29 Nov 2025
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,456 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 VMK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
28 May 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 VMK was last recorded at 146,092 miles on 29 Nov 2025, 2,430 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,662 miles · 30 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2,430 miles
Average per year
7,456 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 146,092 miles
  • 2024 – 143,662 miles
  • 2023 – 140,440 miles
  • 2022 – 136,392 miles
  • 2021 – 130,552 miles
  • 2020 – 127,458 miles
  • 2019 – 111,953 miles
  • 2018 – 105,366 miles
  • 2017 – 99,266 miles
  • 2016 – 95,054 miles
  • 2015 – 89,326 miles
  • 2014 – 77,495 miles
  • 2013 – 63,788 miles
  • 2012 – 51,962 miles
  • 2011 – 37,863 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,092 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (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.

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

19 tests since 25 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass146,092 miles (+2,430)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    146,092 miles
    Test number
    303037800961
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass143,662 miles (+3,222)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    143,662 miles
    Test number
    640528593879
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryHeat shield inscure

  3. Pass140,440 miles (+4,048)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    140,440 miles
    Test number
    949151092725
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass136,392 miles (+5,840)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    136,392 miles
    Test number
    212948907462
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass130,552 miles (+3,094)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    130,552 miles
    Test number
    369868162894
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass127,458 miles (+15,505)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    127,458 miles
    Test number
    448606171326
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryWorn from inside

  7. Pass111,953 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    111,953 miles
    Test number
    316574317005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail111,953 miles (+6,587)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,953 miles
    Test number
    880583117618
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass105,366 miles (+6,100)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2019
    Odometer
    105,366 miles
    Test number
    128549603747

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass99,266 miles (+4,212)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2018
    Odometer
    99,266 miles
    Test number
    524957948544

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass95,054 miles (+5,728)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2017
    Odometer
    95,054 miles
    Test number
    114002106579
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass89,326 miles7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2016
    Odometer
    89,326 miles
    Test number
    528232545190
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront discs corroded

  13. Fail89,326 miles (+11,831)1 repaired7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,326 miles
    Test number
    729442545121
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront discs corroded

  14. Fail77,495 miles1 repaired4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,495 miles
    Test number
    229387344192
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
    • NoteECU light on
    • NoteBoth rear tyres stepped on inner edges

  15. Pass77,495 miles (+13,707)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2015
    Odometer
    77,495 miles
    Test number
    379387044135
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
    • NoteECU light on
    • NoteBoth rear tyres stepped on inner edges

  16. Pass63,788 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2014
    Odometer
    63,788 miles
    Test number
    167519143124
    • NoteExhaust system has slight corrosion
    • NoteN/s/f tyre slightly worn on inner edge
    • NoteO/s/f tyre slightly worn on inner edge

  17. Fail63,788 miles (+11,826)2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,788 miles
    Test number
    665669943141
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteExhaust system has slight corrosion
    • NoteN/s/f tyre slightly worn on inner edge
    • NoteO/s/f tyre slightly worn on inner edge

  18. Pass51,962 miles (+14,099)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2013
    Odometer
    51,962 miles
    Test number
    246040652485
    • NoteExhaust system has slight corrosion

  19. Pass37,863 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2012
    Odometer
    37,863 miles
    Test number
    859335241112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD08 VMK

Does LD08 VMK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD08 VMK is valid until 1 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LD08 VMK?
The MOT on LD08 VMK is valid until 1 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD08 VMK done?
LD08 VMK was recorded at 146,092 miles at its MOT on 29 Nov 2025, an average of 7,456 miles a year.
Has LD08 VMK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 VMK has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 29 May 2019.
Has the mileage on LD08 VMK 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 VMK find?
LD08 VMK passed its latest MOT on 29 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear coil spring corroded; rear subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive.

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