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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 1,596 cc

LL08 DCVMOT history

LL08 DCV is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 26 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 22 Sept 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 105,865 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Sept 2026.

LL08 DCV blue Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Focus, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 22 Sept 2027
Mileage
105,865 mi
At MOT on 11 Sept 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,667 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL08 DCV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
26 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL08 DCV was last recorded at 105,865 miles on 11 Sept 2026, 3,489 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,376 miles · 23 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
3,489 miles
Average per year
6,667 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 105,865 miles
  • 2025 – 102,376 miles
  • 2024 – 101,091 miles
  • 2023 – 94,136 miles
  • 2022 – 89,806 miles
  • 2021 – 88,088 miles
  • 2019 – 82,258 miles
  • 2018 – 79,615 miles
  • 2017 – 72,749 miles
  • 2016 – 57,039 miles
  • 2015 – 40,928 miles
  • 2014 – 33,034 miles
  • 2013 – 26,109 miles
  • 2012 – 16,336 miles
  • 2011 – 3,708 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,865 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

23 tests since 16 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,865 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    105,865 miles
    Test number
    533131391418
    • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail105,865 miles (+3,489)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,865 miles
    Test number
    248157276969
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass102,376 miles (+14)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    102,376 miles
    Test number
    639241145584
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail102,362 miles (+1,271)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,362 miles
    Test number
    827293301258
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass101,091 miles (+1,393)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    101,091 miles
    Test number
    614716501764
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass99,698 miles (+5,562)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    99,698 miles
    Test number
    213093963561
    • MinorOffside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Dirt & moisture (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated Latch lock devise slightly defective, but can still fully functional (3.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre down to 2 mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre down to 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass94,136 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    94,136 miles
    Test number
    372685913697
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail94,136 miles (+4,330)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,136 miles
    Test number
    971265152440
    • MajorAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn offside and nearside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass89,806 miles (+1,718)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    89,806 miles
    Test number
    622696232266
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody surface corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner & outer edges worn 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner & outer edges worn / Also perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass88,088 miles (+1)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    88,088 miles
    Test number
    815812473506
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Fail88,087 miles (+5,829)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,087 miles
    Test number
    914125357610
    • MajorExhaust system insecure Rear Box Mount snapped off, causing exhaust pipe to hit subframe (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  12. Pass82,258 miles (+26)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    82,258 miles
    Test number
    576392549727
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  13. Fail82,232 miles (+2,617)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,232 miles
    Test number
    594782702909
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  14. Pass79,615 miles (+6,866)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    79,615 miles
    Test number
    653975566099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass72,749 miles (+15,710)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    72,749 miles
    Test number
    986203447894
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass57,039 miles (+16,111)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    57,039 miles
    Test number
    820546077418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass40,928 miles5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    40,928 miles
    Test number
    118464665171
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  18. Fail40,928 miles (+7,894)3 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,928 miles
    Test number
    679164065169
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  19. Pass33,034 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    33,034 miles
    Test number
    826064574123
    • AdvisoryRoad wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  20. Fail33,034 miles (+6,925)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,034 miles
    Test number
    369014074178
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryRoad wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  21. Pass26,109 miles (+9,773)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    26,109 miles
    Test number
    485210673178
    • NoteBoth front tyres slightly wearing on inner shoulders

  22. Pass16,336 miles (+12,628)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    16,336 miles
    Test number
    415981782135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass3,708 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2012
    Odometer
    3,708 miles
    Test number
    386636431187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL08 DCV

Does LL08 DCV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL08 DCV is valid until 22 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL08 DCV?
The MOT on LL08 DCV is valid until 22 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL08 DCV done?
LL08 DCV was recorded at 105,865 miles at its MOT on 11 Sept 2026, an average of 6,667 miles a year.
Has LL08 DCV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL08 DCV has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LL08 DCV 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 DCV find?
LL08 DCV passed its latest MOT on 11 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; rear suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides.

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