
Ford Focus
Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 1,753 cc
LL08 CXUMOT history
LL08 CXU is a silver diesel Ford Focus first used on 14 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 27 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 111,543 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Mar 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 27 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 111,543 mi
- At MOT on 18 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 16 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 5,619 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LL08 CXU
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Focus
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,753 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 14 Jun 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 27 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LL08 CXU was last recorded at 111,543 miles on 18 Mar 2026, 3,632 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 107,911 miles · 4 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,632 miles
- Average per year
- 5,619 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 111,543 miles
- 2025 – 107,911 miles
- 2024 – 103,466 miles
- 2023 – 98,451 miles
- 2022 – 93,142 miles
- 2021 – 89,416 miles
- 2020 – 87,074 miles
- 2019 – 82,315 miles
- 2018 – 76,293 miles
- 2017 – 68,495 miles
- 2016 – 61,129 miles
- 2015 – 55,445 miles
- 2014 – 49,960 miles
- 2013 – 39,906 miles
- 2012 – 34,829 miles
- 2011 – 27,401 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Gearbox mounting defective
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
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 Nail in tyre
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Heat shield loose
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Full MOT history
21 tests since 28 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass111,543 miles (+3,632)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 111,543 miles
- Test number
- 529127199036
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Gearbox mounting defective
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
Pass107,911 miles (+2)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 107,911 miles
- Test number
- 265311868040
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail107,909 miles (+4,443)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,909 miles
- Test number
- 775405418661
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass103,466 miles (+5,015)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 103,466 miles
- Test number
- 374668322308
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass98,451 miles (+12)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 98,451 miles
- Test number
- 603498718316
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- 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))
Fail98,439 miles (+5,297)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,439 miles
- Test number
- 643961028735
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- 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))
Pass93,142 miles (+3,726)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 93,142 miles
- Test number
- 403320818737
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,416 miles (+2,342)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 89,416 miles
- Test number
- 443464359251
- AdvisoryCentre exhaust corroded
Pass87,074 miles (+4,759)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 87,074 miles
- Test number
- 428216205312
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass82,315 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 82,315 miles
- Test number
- 805539248073
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail82,313 miles (+6,020)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,313 miles
- Test number
- 695144443444
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryHeat shield loose
Pass76,293 miles (+7,798)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 76,293 miles
- Test number
- 613884096009
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryHeat shield loose
Pass68,495 miles (+7,366)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 68,495 miles
- Test number
- 815347396206
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,129 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 61,129 miles
- Test number
- 429146342227
- AdvisoryNearside Front slight side wall damage
Fail61,129 miles (+5,684)1 failure4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,129 miles
- Test number
- 549420622208
- FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front slight side wall damage
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryCoolant level low
Pass55,445 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 55,445 miles
- Test number
- 446342265053
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail55,445 miles (+5,485)3 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,445 miles
- Test number
- 485772465055
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass49,960 miles (+10,054)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 49,960 miles
- Test number
- 199342264020
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,906 miles (+5,077)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 39,906 miles
- Test number
- 908583063020
- NoteRear tyres treads slightly worn on inner edges
Pass34,829 miles (+7,428)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 34,829 miles
- Test number
- 607145962048
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
- NoteRear tyres stepping on inner edges n/s rear tyre treads getting down on inner edge rear tyres noisy
Pass27,401 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 27,401 miles
- Test number
- 188487981433
- NoteBoth rear tyres wearing on inner edges
- NoteFront discs worn
Questions about LL08 CXU
- Does LL08 CXU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL08 CXU is valid until 27 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LL08 CXU?
- The MOT on LL08 CXU is valid until 27 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LL08 CXU done?
- LL08 CXU was recorded at 111,543 miles at its MOT on 18 Mar 2026, an average of 5,619 miles a year.
- Has LL08 CXU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LL08 CXU has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Mar 2025.
- Has the mileage on LL08 CXU 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 LL08 CXU find?
- LL08 CXU passed its latest MOT on 18 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; central gearbox mounting defective; nearside front tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords, and 3 more.
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