
Ford Focus
Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,560 cc
LL08 HBNMOT history
LL08 HBN is a black diesel Ford Focus first used on 21 May 2008. Its MOT expired on 26 Aug 2025 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 75,322 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Aug 2024.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 26 Aug 2025
- Mileage
- 75,322 mi
- At MOT on 27 Aug 2024
- MOT tests
- 19
- 12 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 6,026 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LL08 HBN
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Focus
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,560 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 21 May 2008
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 26 Aug 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Aug 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LL08 HBN was last recorded at 75,322 miles on 27 Aug 2024, 5,035 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Aug 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 70,287 miles · 18 Aug 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 5,035 miles
- Average per year
- 6,026 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 75,322 miles
- 2023 – 70,287 miles
- 2022 – 66,002 miles
- 2021 – 57,317 miles
- 2020 – 53,775 miles
- 2019 – 49,187 miles
- 2018 – 45,146 miles
- 2017 – 39,474 miles
- 2015 – 24,019 miles
- 2014 – 15,525 miles
- 2013 – 7,881 miles
- 2012 – 156 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
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.
Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Rear damage to n/s rear and bumper
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
19 tests since 7 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass75,322 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 75,322 miles
- Test number
- 971036964782
- MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail75,322 miles (+5,035)3 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,322 miles
- Test number
- 487381430174
- MajorFront Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass70,287 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 70,287 miles
- Test number
- 787720851344
- AdvisoryNearside 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))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail70,287 miles (+4,285)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,287 miles
- Test number
- 670876333346
- MajorFront Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside 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))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass66,002 miles (+8,685)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 66,002 miles
- Test number
- 880206697518
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- 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))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass57,317 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 57,317 miles
- Test number
- 365278795002
- MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Fail57,317 miles (+3,542)1 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,317 miles
- Test number
- 697276260058
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Pass53,775 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 53,775 miles
- Test number
- 325235493400
- MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Fail53,775 miles (+4,588)3 dangerous2 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,775 miles
- Test number
- 244805591082
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Pass49,187 miles (+4,041)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 49,187 miles
- Test number
- 501046279345
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass45,146 miles (+17)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 45,146 miles
- Test number
- 913285415662
- AdvisoryNearside Rear damage to n/s rear and bumper
Fail45,129 miles (+5,655)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,129 miles
- Test number
- 109233644677
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear damage to n/s rear and bumper
Pass39,474 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 39,474 miles
- Test number
- 235513992911
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- 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)
Fail39,474 miles (+15,455)2 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,474 miles
- Test number
- 537497890411
- Repaired at testNearside Front Upper Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- 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)
Pass24,019 miles (+8,494)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 24,019 miles
- Test number
- 335233445022
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass15,525 miles (+7,644)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 15,525 miles
- Test number
- 139509744457
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass7,881 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 7,881 miles
- Test number
- 285537953034
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail7,881 miles (+7,725)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 7,881 miles
- Test number
- 888517153011
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass156 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 156 miles
- Test number
- 419327862013
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LL08 HBN
- Does LL08 HBN currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LL08 HBN expired on 26 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LL08 HBN?
- The MOT on LL08 HBN expired on 26 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LL08 HBN done?
- LL08 HBN was recorded at 75,322 miles at its MOT on 27 Aug 2024, an average of 6,026 miles a year.
- Has LL08 HBN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LL08 HBN has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Aug 2024.
- Has the mileage on LL08 HBN 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 HBN find?
- LL08 HBN passed its latest MOT on 27 Aug 2024 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside obligatory mirror slightly damaged; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.
Related registrations
Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.