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Grey · Petrol · 2008 · 1,798 cc

LL08 VFTMOT history

LL08 VFT is a grey petrol Ford Focus first used on 4 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 13 Oct 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 118,105 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

LL08 VFT grey Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Focus, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 13 Oct 2027
Mileage
118,105 mi
At MOT on 30 Sept 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,852 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL08 VFT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,798 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
4 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL08 VFT was last recorded at 118,105 miles on 30 Sept 2026, 13,794 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,311 miles · 14 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
13,794 miles
Average per year
5,852 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 118,105 miles
  • 2025 – 104,311 miles
  • 2024 – 90,484 miles
  • 2023 – 81,972 miles
  • 2022 – 73,092 miles
  • 2021 – 66,148 miles
  • 2020 – 61,951 miles
  • 2019 – 61,609 miles
  • 2018 – 61,239 miles
  • 2017 – 60,956 miles
  • 2016 – 60,564 miles
  • 2015 – 59,335 miles
  • 2014 – 51,711 miles
  • 2013 – 44,344 miles
  • 2012 – 36,581 miles
  • 2011 – 28,588 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,105 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2023

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

    Major4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear General underbody condition corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 14 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,105 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    118,105 miles
    Test number
    780369510553
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail118,105 miles (+13,794)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,105 miles
    Test number
    987459268107
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass104,311 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    104,311 miles
    Test number
    176806786216
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear General underbody condition corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail104,310 miles (+114)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,310 miles
    Test number
    854952456707
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear General underbody condition corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Fail104,196 miles (+13,712)1 dangerous7 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,196 miles
    Test number
    931030207777
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed \chalked/ (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer sill damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge bald (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass90,484 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    90,484 miles
    Test number
    211160282890
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre bold inner edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Fail90,484 miles (+8,512)1 dangerous1 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,484 miles
    Test number
    330012951383
    • DangerousNearside 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))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre bold inner edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass81,972 miles (+8,880)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    81,972 miles
    Test number
    513139902267
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass73,092 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    73,092 miles
    Test number
    706734368655
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail73,092 miles (+6,944)2 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,092 miles
    Test number
    258018654773
    • 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))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass66,148 miles (+4,197)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    66,148 miles
    Test number
    333038601670
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass61,951 miles (+342)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    61,951 miles
    Test number
    510541666093
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner Side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner Side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass61,609 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    61,609 miles
    Test number
    526943615685

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail61,608 miles (+369)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,608 miles
    Test number
    406093388962
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  15. Pass61,239 miles (+283)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    61,239 miles
    Test number
    768062221440
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside side repeater indicator lens cracked but not insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres slightly worn on edges

  16. Pass60,956 miles (+392)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    60,956 miles
    Test number
    604537504631
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  17. Pass60,564 miles (+1,229)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    60,564 miles
    Test number
    130079297286
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass59,335 miles (+7,624)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    59,335 miles
    Test number
    179657665129
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass51,711 miles (+7,367)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    51,711 miles
    Test number
    988018544120
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass44,344 miles (+7,763)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    44,344 miles
    Test number
    496483663180
    • NoteOffside rear tyre is cracking on shoulder of tyre .

  21. Pass36,581 miles (+7,993)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    36,581 miles
    Test number
    928403762146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass28,588 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    28,588 miles
    Test number
    349345961112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL08 VFT

Does LL08 VFT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL08 VFT is valid until 13 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL08 VFT?
The MOT on LL08 VFT is valid until 13 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL08 VFT done?
LL08 VFT was recorded at 118,105 miles at its MOT on 30 Sept 2026, an average of 5,852 miles a year.
Has LL08 VFT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL08 VFT has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LL08 VFT 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 VFT find?
LL08 VFT passed its latest MOT on 30 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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