
Ford Focus
Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,560 cc
LL08 VEXMOT history
LL08 VEX is a blue diesel Ford Focus first used on 23 Jun 2008. Its MOT expired on 18 Jun 2025 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 134,459 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jun 2024.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 18 Jun 2025
- Mileage
- 134,459 mi
- At MOT on 11 Jun 2024
- MOT tests
- 17
- 14 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 8,577 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LL08 VEX
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Focus
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,560 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 23 Jun 2008
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 18 Jun 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 11 Jun 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LL08 VEX was last recorded at 134,459 miles on 11 Jun 2024, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jun 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 134,458 miles · 8 Jun 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 1 miles
- Average per year
- 8,577 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 134,459 miles
- 2023 – 119,650 miles
- 2022 – 108,835 miles
- 2021 – 100,884 miles
- 2020 – 93,597 miles
- 2019 – 83,030 miles
- 2018 – 72,886 miles
- 2017 – 64,611 miles
- 2016 – 57,151 miles
- 2015 – 49,866 miles
- 2014 – 44,755 miles
- 2013 – 37,195 miles
- 2012 – 30,367 miles
- 2011 – 23,054 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2020
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Full MOT history
17 tests since 16 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass134,459 miles (+1)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 134,459 miles
- Test number
- 801371824848
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail134,458 miles (+14,808)4 dangerous5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,458 miles
- Test number
- 569019513106
- DangerousNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn inner edge / on limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass119,650 miles (+10,815)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 119,650 miles
- Test number
- 783998129246
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass108,835 miles (+7,951)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 108,835 miles
- Test number
- 453060663632
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass100,884 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 100,884 miles
- Test number
- 137273643617
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside rear tyre going out of shape
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail100,880 miles (+7,283)3 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,880 miles
- Test number
- 207403418461
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside rear tyre going out of shape
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass93,597 miles (+10,567)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 93,597 miles
- Test number
- 402039681342
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass83,030 miles (+10,144)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 83,030 miles
- Test number
- 356870545720
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass72,886 miles (+8,275)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 72,886 miles
- Test number
- 759676446222
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass64,611 miles (+7,460)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 64,611 miles
- Test number
- 951622304817
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Pass57,151 miles (+7,285)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 57,151 miles
- Test number
- 763939410365
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,866 miles (+5,111)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 49,866 miles
- Test number
- 799789445170
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,755 miles (+7,560)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 44,755 miles
- Test number
- 797743854154
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,195 miles (+6,828)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 37,195 miles
- Test number
- 528508643148
- NoteReverse light lens broken and bumper damaged
Pass30,367 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 30,367 miles
- Test number
- 448190952141
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail30,367 miles (+7,313)7 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 30,367 miles
- Test number
- 509870952111
- FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Pass23,054 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 23,054 miles
- Test number
- 475997861190
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LL08 VEX
- Does LL08 VEX currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LL08 VEX expired on 18 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LL08 VEX?
- The MOT on LL08 VEX expired on 18 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LL08 VEX done?
- LL08 VEX was recorded at 134,459 miles at its MOT on 11 Jun 2024, an average of 8,577 miles a year.
- Has LL08 VEX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LL08 VEX has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jun 2024.
- Has the mileage on LL08 VEX 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 VEX find?
- LL08 VEX passed its latest MOT on 11 Jun 2024 with 4 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside rear coil spring corroded, and 1 more.
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