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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.

LL08 CXU silver Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass111,543 miles
  • 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

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 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.

  1. 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
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. Pass103,466 miles (+5,015)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    103,466 miles
    Test number
    374668322308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. Pass93,142 miles (+3,726)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    93,142 miles
    Test number
    403320818737

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass89,416 miles (+2,342)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    89,416 miles
    Test number
    443464359251
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust corroded
  9. 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))
  10. Pass82,315 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    82,315 miles
    Test number
    805539248073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. Pass68,495 miles (+7,366)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    68,495 miles
    Test number
    815347396206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass61,129 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    61,129 miles
    Test number
    429146342227
    • AdvisoryNearside Front slight side wall damage
  15. 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
  16. 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)
  17. 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)
  18. Pass49,960 miles (+10,054)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    49,960 miles
    Test number
    199342264020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. 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
  20. 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
  21. 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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