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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.

LL08 VEX blue Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass134,459 miles
  • 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

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. 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
  9. 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))
  10. 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)
  11. Pass57,151 miles (+7,285)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    57,151 miles
    Test number
    763939410365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass49,866 miles (+5,111)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    49,866 miles
    Test number
    799789445170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass44,755 miles (+7,560)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    44,755 miles
    Test number
    797743854154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. 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
  15. Pass30,367 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    30,367 miles
    Test number
    448190952141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. 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)
  17. 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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