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Ford Focus

Red · Petrol · 2008 · 1,798 cc

LL08 RTUMOT history

LL08 RTU is a red petrol Ford Focus first used on 21 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 12 Aug 2027 and it has passed 18 of 30 MOT tests, with 118,192 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jul 2026.

LL08 RTU red Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Focus, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 12 Aug 2027
Mileage
118,192 mi
At MOT on 18 Jul 2026
MOT tests
30
18 passed · 12 failed
Per year
6,886 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL08 RTU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,798 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
21 May 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL08 RTU was last recorded at 118,192 miles on 18 Jul 2026, 6,800 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,392 miles · 31 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
6,800 miles
Average per year
6,886 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 118,192 miles
  • 2025 – 111,392 miles
  • 2024 – 106,696 miles
  • 2023 – 102,015 miles
  • 2022 – 94,747 miles
  • 2021 – 90,249 miles
  • 2020 – 84,547 miles
  • 2019 – 78,689 miles
  • 2018 – 68,785 miles
  • 2017 – 63,417 miles
  • 2016 – 59,251 miles
  • 2015 – 52,416 miles
  • 2014 – 45,809 miles
  • 2013 – 35,698 miles
  • 2012 – 24,380 miles
  • 2011 – 13,820 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,192 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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.

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

30 tests since 8 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,192 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    118,192 miles
    Test number
    164452935607
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail118,192 miles (+6,800)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,192 miles
    Test number
    488992013345
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass111,392 miles (+4,696)1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    111,392 miles
    Test number
    351659211555
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass106,696 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    106,696 miles
    Test number
    451602913810

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail106,696 miles (+4,681)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,696 miles
    Test number
    503582432743
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass102,015 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    102,015 miles
    Test number
    896195881566

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail102,013 miles (+7,266)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,013 miles
    Test number
    534957770874
    • MajorElectronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass94,747 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    94,747 miles
    Test number
    987251791681
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  9. Fail94,747 miles (+4,498)1 dangerous1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,747 miles
    Test number
    133150365229
    • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  10. Pass90,249 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    90,249 miles
    Test number
    416167279719
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Fail90,249 miles (+5,702)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,249 miles
    Test number
    726002244395
    • MajorBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass84,547 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    84,547 miles
    Test number
    269276672519
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  13. Fail84,547 miles (+5,858)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,547 miles
    Test number
    888440951496
    • MajorBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass78,689 miles (+4,170)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    78,689 miles
    Test number
    743337239463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass74,519 miles (+7)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    74,519 miles
    Test number
    193171274452
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryClutch pedal anti slip missing

  16. Fail74,512 miles (+5,727)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,512 miles
    Test number
    501873521468
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryClutch pedal anti slip missing

  17. Pass68,785 miles (+5,368)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    68,785 miles
    Test number
    310566293878

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass63,417 miles (+4,166)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    63,417 miles
    Test number
    764204466500
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass59,251 miles (+6,835)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    59,251 miles
    Test number
    895704844625

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass52,416 miles (+6,607)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    52,416 miles
    Test number
    688256075018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail45,809 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,809 miles
    Test number
    199439594157
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  22. Pass45,809 miles (+10,111)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    45,809 miles
    Test number
    785039694193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass35,698 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    35,698 miles
    Test number
    749490313280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail35,698 miles (+11,318)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,698 miles
    Test number
    907800913296
    • 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)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  25. Pass24,380 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    24,380 miles
    Test number
    355392392195
    • NoteFRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteVERY SLIGHT DAMAGE TO N/S/R SEAT BELT WEBBING

  26. Fail24,378 miles (+10,558)2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,378 miles
    Test number
    846792492122
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteFRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteVERY SLIGHT DAMAGE TO N/S/R SEAT BELT WEBBING

  27. Pass13,820 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    13,820 miles
    Test number
    495380111239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail13,820 miles (+821)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,820 miles
    Test number
    816549501201
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  29. Fail12,999 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,999 miles
    Test number
    325488491024
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  30. Pass12,999 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    12,999 miles
    Test number
    575538691003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL08 RTU

Does LL08 RTU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL08 RTU is valid until 12 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL08 RTU?
The MOT on LL08 RTU is valid until 12 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL08 RTU done?
LL08 RTU was recorded at 118,192 miles at its MOT on 18 Jul 2026, an average of 6,886 miles a year.
Has LL08 RTU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL08 RTU has failed 12 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LL08 RTU 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 RTU find?
LL08 RTU passed its latest MOT on 18 Jul 2026 with 4 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside rear lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside rear lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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