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Ford Focus

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,560 cc

LD08 ZTRMOT history

LD08 ZTR is a blue diesel Ford Focus first used on 5 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 29 Oct 2026 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 159,646 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Oct 2025.

LD08 ZTR blue Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Oct 2026
Mileage
159,646 mi
At MOT on 28 Oct 2025
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,478 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 ZTR
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
5 May 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 ZTR was last recorded at 159,646 miles on 28 Oct 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
159,646 miles · 27 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
7,478 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 159,646 miles
  • 2024 – 143,917 miles
  • 2023 – 140,307 miles
  • 2022 – 136,776 miles
  • 2021 – 123,048 miles
  • 2020 – 119,385 miles
  • 2019 – 114,493 miles
  • 2018 – 112,636 miles
  • 2017 – 107,545 miles
  • 2016 – 102,911 miles
  • 2015 – 98,838 miles
  • 2014 – 94,508 miles
  • 2013 – 86,886 miles
  • 2012 – 66,287 miles
  • 2011 – 50,990 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,646 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

24 tests since 18 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass159,646 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    159,646 miles
    Test number
    416814260190
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  2. Fail159,646 miles (+15,729)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,646 miles
    Test number
    639369145954
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  3. Pass143,917 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    143,917 miles
    Test number
    721083859887
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Fail143,917 miles (+3,610)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,917 miles
    Test number
    582841598101
    • MajorNearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass140,307 miles (+41)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    140,307 miles
    Test number
    499043491957
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Fail140,266 miles (+3,490)2 dangerous5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,266 miles
    Test number
    651199581827
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass136,776 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    136,776 miles
    Test number
    532946855887
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension bushes starting to deteriorate
  8. Fail136,776 miles (+13,728)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,776 miles
    Test number
    673620573285
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension bushes starting to deteriorate
  9. Pass123,048 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    123,048 miles
    Test number
    671575598902
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySuspension bushes generally starting to deteriorate
  10. Fail123,048 miles (+3,663)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,048 miles
    Test number
    901033154679
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySuspension bushes generally starting to deteriorate
  11. Pass119,385 miles (+1,616)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    119,385 miles
    Test number
    231416396627

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail117,769 miles (+3,276)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,769 miles
    Test number
    465118770362
    • DangerousExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush badly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryReverse lamp inoperative
  13. Pass114,493 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    114,493 miles
    Test number
    687621387451
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  14. Fail114,493 miles (+1,857)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,493 miles
    Test number
    903720026502
    • MajorBrake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • MajorDrive belt excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  15. Pass112,636 miles (+5,091)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    112,636 miles
    Test number
    558643069802

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass107,545 miles (+4,634)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    107,545 miles
    Test number
    963362605284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass102,911 miles (+4,073)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    102,911 miles
    Test number
    221033207972
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust deteriorated
  18. Pass98,838 miles (+4,330)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    98,838 miles
    Test number
    755371075118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass94,508 miles (+7,622)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    94,508 miles
    Test number
    436542674164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass86,886 miles (+20,599)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2014
    Odometer
    86,886 miles
    Test number
    289451223101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail66,287 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,287 miles
    Test number
    317808332117
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
  22. Pass66,287 miles (+15,297)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2013
    Odometer
    66,287 miles
    Test number
    437338432111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass50,990 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2012
    Odometer
    50,990 miles
    Test number
    478128001193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail50,990 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,990 miles
    Test number
    735018001131
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Questions about LD08 ZTR

Does LD08 ZTR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD08 ZTR is valid until 29 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on LD08 ZTR?
The MOT on LD08 ZTR is valid until 29 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD08 ZTR done?
LD08 ZTR was recorded at 159,646 miles at its MOT on 28 Oct 2025, an average of 7,478 miles a year.
Has LD08 ZTR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 ZTR has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LD08 ZTR 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 ZTR find?
LD08 ZTR passed its latest MOT on 28 Oct 2025 with 2 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; offside rear shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush.

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