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Ford Focus

Purple · Petrol · 2008 · 1,999 cc

LL08 KAUMOT history

LL08 KAU is a purple petrol Ford Focus first used on 17 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 10 Nov 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 79,464 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2026.

LL08 KAU purple Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Nov 2027
Mileage
79,464 mi
At MOT on 23 Oct 2026
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,503 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL08 KAU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
17 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL08 KAU was last recorded at 79,464 miles on 23 Oct 2026, 2,549 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,915 miles · 11 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
2,549 miles
Average per year
4,503 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 79,464 miles
  • 2025 – 76,915 miles
  • 2024 – 75,026 miles
  • 2023 – 71,647 miles
  • 2022 – 69,629 miles
  • 2021 – 67,236 miles
  • 2020 – 62,398 miles
  • 2019 – 54,337 miles
  • 2018 – 51,373 miles
  • 2017 – 49,072 miles
  • 2016 – 35,399 miles
  • 2015 – 26,118 miles
  • 2014 – 17,961 miles
  • 2013 – 16,509 miles
  • 2012 – 13,200 miles
  • 2011 – 10,055 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,464 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

22 tests since 25 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,464 miles (+2,549)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    79,464 miles
    Test number
    530932005858
    • 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 Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass76,915 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    76,915 miles
    Test number
    578664716039
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads getting low

  3. Fail76,913 miles (+1,887)1 dangerous1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,913 miles
    Test number
    142974064131
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorService brake excessively fluctuating both rear (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads getting low

  4. Pass75,026 miles (+3,379)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    75,026 miles
    Test number
    522801445177
    • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  5. Pass71,647 miles (+2,018)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    71,647 miles
    Test number
    845614847674
    • MinorRear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass69,629 miles (+9)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    69,629 miles
    Test number
    841084374340
    • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail69,620 miles (+2,384)1 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,620 miles
    Test number
    924740216357
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass67,236 miles (+4,838)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    67,236 miles
    Test number
    985195401017
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (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))

  9. Pass62,398 miles (+8,061)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    62,398 miles
    Test number
    223029135362
    • 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))

  10. Pass54,337 miles (+2,964)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    54,337 miles
    Test number
    215489983311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass51,373 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    51,373 miles
    Test number
    314615115858
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail51,373 miles (+2,301)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,373 miles
    Test number
    588284845718
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass49,072 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    49,072 miles
    Test number
    717440266535

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail49,071 miles (+5,123)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,071 miles
    Test number
    894670583624
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rearmost (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass43,948 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    43,948 miles
    Test number
    530897844877

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail43,948 miles (+8,549)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,948 miles
    Test number
    601506845250
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  17. Pass35,399 miles (+9,281)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    35,399 miles
    Test number
    520571255145
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass26,118 miles (+8,157)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    26,118 miles
    Test number
    856347785018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass17,961 miles (+1,452)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    17,961 miles
    Test number
    176530194459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass16,509 miles (+3,309)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2014
    Odometer
    16,509 miles
    Test number
    457557333152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass13,200 miles (+3,145)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    13,200 miles
    Test number
    227029232418
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass10,055 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    10,055 miles
    Test number
    736295341143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL08 KAU

Does LL08 KAU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL08 KAU is valid until 10 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL08 KAU?
The MOT on LL08 KAU is valid until 10 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL08 KAU done?
LL08 KAU was recorded at 79,464 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2026, an average of 4,503 miles a year.
Has LL08 KAU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL08 KAU has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LL08 KAU 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 KAU find?
LL08 KAU passed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rear exhaust mounting defective.

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