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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 1,798 cc

LL08 RLZMOT history

LL08 RLZ is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 30 May 2008. Its MOT expired on 24 Apr 2024 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 161,253 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Apr 2023.

LL08 RLZ blue Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 24 Apr 2024
Mileage
161,253 mi
At MOT on 25 Apr 2023
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
11,090 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL08 RLZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,798 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
30 May 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Apr 2024
Latest MOT test
25 Apr 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL08 RLZ was last recorded at 161,253 miles on 25 Apr 2023, 1,270 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
159,983 miles · 24 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
1,270 miles
Average per year
11,090 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 161,253 miles
  • 2021 – 143,741 miles
  • 2020 – 134,658 miles
  • 2019 – 128,688 miles
  • 2018 – 118,835 miles
  • 2017 – 106,805 miles
  • 2016 – 92,952 miles
  • 2015 – 80,661 miles
  • 2014 – 68,320 miles
  • 2013 – 56,582 miles
  • 2012 – 45,056 miles
  • 2011 – 31,511 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass161,253 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

22 tests since 13 Aug 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass161,253 miles (+1,270)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    161,253 miles
    Test number
    192898259287
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail159,983 miles (+16,242)3 dangerous7 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,983 miles
    Test number
    651182768385
    • 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))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass143,741 miles (+9,083)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    143,741 miles
    Test number
    803903318467
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass134,658 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    134,658 miles
    Test number
    891922439364
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn from inner edge
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail134,658 miles (+5,970)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,658 miles
    Test number
    454595929585
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn from inner edge
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass128,688 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    128,688 miles
    Test number
    474928822325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail128,688 miles (+4,289)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,688 miles
    Test number
    799208379141
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

  8. Pass124,399 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    124,399 miles
    Test number
    253270006667
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Fail124,398 miles (+369)2 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,398 miles
    Test number
    617266091361
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements and rear (0.1 (d))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass124,029 miles (+5,194)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    124,029 miles
    Test number
    263140317737
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass118,835 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    118,835 miles
    Test number
    106239857405
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  12. Fail118,835 miles (+12,030)8 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,835 miles
    Test number
    282874664724
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  13. Pass106,805 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    106,805 miles
    Test number
    850136344020
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower 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 Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust hanger broken
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  14. Fail106,805 miles (+13,853)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,805 miles
    Test number
    950221230572
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower 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 Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust hanger broken
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  15. Pass92,952 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    92,952 miles
    Test number
    976210963445
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • 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)

  16. Fail92,952 miles (+12,291)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,952 miles
    Test number
    155423931991
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • 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)

  17. Pass80,661 miles (+12,341)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    80,661 miles
    Test number
    966965325209
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  18. Pass68,320 miles (+11,738)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    68,320 miles
    Test number
    509073934211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass56,582 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    56,582 miles
    Test number
    386599133276
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Fail56,582 miles (+11,526)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,582 miles
    Test number
    877789633204
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass45,056 miles (+13,545)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    45,056 miles
    Test number
    435588932207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass31,511 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    31,511 miles
    Test number
    919025621267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL08 RLZ

Does LL08 RLZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL08 RLZ expired on 24 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL08 RLZ?
The MOT on LL08 RLZ expired on 24 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL08 RLZ done?
LL08 RLZ was recorded at 161,253 miles at its MOT on 25 Apr 2023, an average of 11,090 miles a year.
Has LL08 RLZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL08 RLZ has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on LL08 RLZ 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 RLZ find?
LL08 RLZ passed its latest MOT on 25 Apr 2023 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside rear coil spring corroded.

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