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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 1,798 cc

LL08 RSXMOT history

LL08 RSX is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 30 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 27 May 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 117,904 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 May 2026.

LL08 RSX blue Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 May 2027
Mileage
117,904 mi
At MOT on 28 May 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,241 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL08 RSX
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 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 May 2027
Latest MOT test
28 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL08 RSX was last recorded at 117,904 miles on 28 May 2026, 3,494 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,410 miles · 27 May 2025
Between the last two tests
3,494 miles
Average per year
6,241 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 117,904 miles
  • 2025 – 114,410 miles
  • 2024 – 110,817 miles
  • 2023 – 107,120 miles
  • 2022 – 104,396 miles
  • 2021 – 102,777 miles
  • 2020 – 101,161 miles
  • 2019 – 97,283 miles
  • 2018 – 92,706 miles
  • 2017 – 88,261 miles
  • 2016 – 84,210 miles
  • 2015 – 80,044 miles
  • 2014 – 62,560 miles
  • 2013 – 48,681 miles
  • 2012 – 43,081 miles
  • 2011 – 24,728 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,904 miles
  • AdvisoryAXLE CORRODED
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and outer sill area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced AND OUTER SILL AREA

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear AXLE CORRODED

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass117,904 miles (+3,494)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2027
    Odometer
    117,904 miles
    Test number
    832133672694
    • AdvisoryAXLE CORRODED
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass114,410 miles (+4)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2026
    Odometer
    114,410 miles
    Test number
    308008560790
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and outer sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced AND OUTER SILL AREA (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear AXLE CORRODED
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Fail114,406 miles (+3,589)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,406 miles
    Test number
    192081730016
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and outer sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced AND OUTER SILL AREA (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear AXLE CORRODED
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass110,817 miles (+3,697)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2025
    Odometer
    110,817 miles
    Test number
    123460192646
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass107,120 miles (+2,724)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2024
    Odometer
    107,120 miles
    Test number
    710554942515

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass104,396 miles (+1,619)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2023
    Odometer
    104,396 miles
    Test number
    619494436479
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AND PERISHED (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside 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 AND PERISHED (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass102,777 miles (+1,616)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2022
    Odometer
    102,777 miles
    Test number
    640482582731
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on inner edge and cracking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres cracking

  8. Pass101,161 miles (+3,878)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2021
    Odometer
    101,161 miles
    Test number
    121541540236
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres cracked and perished
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak around waterpump area Minor

  9. Pass97,283 miles (+4,577)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    97,283 miles
    Test number
    302527505474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass92,706 miles (+4,445)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2019
    Odometer
    92,706 miles
    Test number
    693718141116
    • MinorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  11. Pass88,261 miles (+4,051)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2018
    Odometer
    88,261 miles
    Test number
    357841025117
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre has outer wall damage

  12. Pass84,210 miles (+4,166)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2017
    Odometer
    84,210 miles
    Test number
    451431545134
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass80,044 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    80,044 miles
    Test number
    419990877972
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre worn and low on inner edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn and low on inner edges

  14. Fail80,043 miles (+17,483)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,043 miles
    Test number
    252187301212
    • FailureFront Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre worn and low on inner edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn and low on inner edges

  15. Pass62,560 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    62,560 miles
    Test number
    967215554295
    • NoteN/s/r tyre close to wear bars
    • NoteSmall cut in n/s/f tyre on outer sidewall

  16. Fail62,560 miles (+13,879)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,560 miles
    Test number
    918635854209
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre close to wear bars
    • NoteSmall cut in n/s/f tyre on outer sidewall

  17. Pass48,681 miles (+5,600)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    48,681 miles
    Test number
    418381163294
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

  18. Pass43,081 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    43,081 miles
    Test number
    995681862231
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Fail43,081 miles (+18,353)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,081 miles
    Test number
    338581062480
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Pass24,728 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    24,728 miles
    Test number
    935834771117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL08 RSX

Does LL08 RSX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL08 RSX is valid until 27 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL08 RSX?
The MOT on LL08 RSX is valid until 27 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL08 RSX done?
LL08 RSX was recorded at 117,904 miles at its MOT on 28 May 2026, an average of 6,241 miles a year.
Has LL08 RSX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL08 RSX has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 22 May 2025.
Has the mileage on LL08 RSX 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 RSX find?
LL08 RSX passed its latest MOT on 28 May 2026 with 5 advisories: axle corroded; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play, and 2 more.

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