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Ford Focus

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,753 cc

LL08 HCGMOT history

LL08 HCG is a blue diesel Ford Focus first used on 22 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 19 Oct 2027 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 133,599 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2026.

LL08 HCG blue Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Oct 2027
Mileage
133,599 mi
At MOT on 9 Oct 2026
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,898 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL08 HCG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,753 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
22 May 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL08 HCG was last recorded at 133,599 miles on 9 Oct 2026, 7,072 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,527 miles · 16 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
7,072 miles
Average per year
6,898 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 133,599 miles
  • 2025 – 126,527 miles
  • 2024 – 117,074 miles
  • 2023 – 108,709 miles
  • 2022 – 101,694 miles
  • 2021 – 94,521 miles
  • 2020 – 87,277 miles
  • 2019 – 85,249 miles
  • 2018 – 82,345 miles
  • 2017 – 80,362 miles
  • 2016 – 77,487 miles
  • 2015 – 68,364 miles
  • 2014 – 58,351 miles
  • 2013 – 49,374 miles
  • 2012 – 38,941 miles
  • 2011 – 27,177 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,599 miles
  • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamp lenses clouded, beginning to affect beam pattern but not currently excessive (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view several chips in screen (3.2 (a) (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.

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major4 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

26 tests since 6 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,599 miles (+7,072)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    133,599 miles
    Test number
    419283181489
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamp lenses clouded, beginning to affect beam pattern but not currently excessive (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view several chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

  2. Pass126,527 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    126,527 miles
    Test number
    507706079920

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail126,525 miles (+9,451)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,525 miles
    Test number
    890426591709
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass117,074 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    117,074 miles
    Test number
    525495436016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail117,074 miles (+8,365)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,074 miles
    Test number
    615595780648
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testPosition lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass108,709 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    108,709 miles
    Test number
    513072801555

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail108,709 miles (+7,015)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,709 miles
    Test number
    177528821166
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass101,694 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    101,694 miles
    Test number
    918405186383
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail101,687 miles (+7,166)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,687 miles
    Test number
    980763694350
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass94,521 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    94,521 miles
    Test number
    457152260466
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Fail94,517 miles (+7,240)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,517 miles
    Test number
    858124118710
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Position lamp showing white light to the rear both sides (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorStop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light both sides (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  12. Pass87,277 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    87,277 miles
    Test number
    759974039155
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective rear mount heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Fail87,277 miles (+2,028)6 major2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,277 miles
    Test number
    765566952173
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective rear mount heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass85,249 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    85,249 miles
    Test number
    652960117632
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  15. Fail85,247 miles (+2,902)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,247 miles
    Test number
    624975430374
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  16. Pass82,345 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2019
    Odometer
    82,345 miles
    Test number
    474221587143
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  17. Fail82,345 miles (+1,983)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,345 miles
    Test number
    482910579025
    • FailureTyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  18. Pass80,362 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2018
    Odometer
    80,362 miles
    Test number
    211963801029
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  19. Fail80,356 miles (+2,869)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,356 miles
    Test number
    554480335982
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  20. Pass77,487 miles (+9,123)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2017
    Odometer
    77,487 miles
    Test number
    908706431574
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  21. Pass68,364 miles (+10,013)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2016
    Odometer
    68,364 miles
    Test number
    209918025163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass58,351 miles (+8,977)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2015
    Odometer
    58,351 miles
    Test number
    559765234150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass49,374 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2014
    Odometer
    49,374 miles
    Test number
    889771523114
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  24. Fail49,372 miles (+10,431)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,372 miles
    Test number
    458661423135
    • FailureNearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  25. Pass38,941 miles (+11,764)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2013
    Odometer
    38,941 miles
    Test number
    489686212167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass27,177 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2012
    Odometer
    27,177 miles
    Test number
    227596221462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL08 HCG

Does LL08 HCG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL08 HCG is valid until 19 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL08 HCG?
The MOT on LL08 HCG is valid until 19 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL08 HCG done?
LL08 HCG was recorded at 133,599 miles at its MOT on 9 Oct 2026, an average of 6,898 miles a year.
Has LL08 HCG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL08 HCG has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LL08 HCG 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 HCG find?
LL08 HCG passed its latest MOT on 9 Oct 2026 with 2 minor defects: front headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamp lenses clouded, beginning to affect beam pattern but not currently excessive; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view several chips in screen.

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