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Ford Focus

Maroon · Petrol · 2008 · 1,596 cc

LL08 VFZMOT history

LL08 VFZ is a maroon petrol Ford Focus first used on 11 Jun 2008. Its MOT expired on 27 Jan 2025 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 141,874 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jan 2024.

LL08 VFZ maroon Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Focus, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 27 Jan 2025
Mileage
141,874 mi
At MOT on 27 Jan 2024
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
9,453 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL08 VFZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Maroon
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
11 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
27 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL08 VFZ was last recorded at 141,874 miles on 27 Jan 2024, 10,200 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,674 miles · 23 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
10,200 miles
Average per year
9,453 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 141,874 miles
  • 2023 – 131,674 miles
  • 2022 – 121,584 miles
  • 2021 – 111,836 miles
  • 2020 – 97,496 miles
  • 2019 – 83,238 miles
  • 2018 – 67,910 miles
  • 2017 – 51,229 miles
  • 2016 – 39,347 miles
  • 2015 – 34,347 miles
  • 2014 – 31,428 miles
  • 2013 – 28,263 miles
  • 2012 – 23,527 miles
  • 2011 – 22,030 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass141,874 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

24 tests since 27 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass141,874 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    141,874 miles
    Test number
    686720631786
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail141,874 miles (+10,200)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,874 miles
    Test number
    928620856158
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass131,674 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    131,674 miles
    Test number
    652250497952
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail131,674 miles (+10,090)3 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,674 miles
    Test number
    177222268658
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass121,584 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    121,584 miles
    Test number
    567334812122
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive O/s driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail121,584 miles (+9,748)1 major1 repaired2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,584 miles
    Test number
    836621195391
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive O/s driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass111,836 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    111,836 miles
    Test number
    849928328951
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside 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 (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail111,836 miles (+14,340)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,836 miles
    Test number
    441786474421
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside 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 (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass97,496 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    97,496 miles
    Test number
    287267236230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail97,496 miles (+14,258)1 major2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,496 miles
    Test number
    766807944177
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Pass83,238 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    83,238 miles
    Test number
    477620696333
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  12. Fail83,238 miles (+15,328)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,238 miles
    Test number
    919038575065
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  13. Pass67,910 miles (+16,681)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    67,910 miles
    Test number
    557926741286
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass51,229 miles (+11,882)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    51,229 miles
    Test number
    543068696131
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass39,347 miles (+5,000)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    39,347 miles
    Test number
    105363866558

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass34,347 miles (+2,919)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    34,347 miles
    Test number
    897356825041
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre starting to perrish

  17. Fail31,428 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,428 miles
    Test number
    727663924008
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass31,428 miles (+3,165)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    31,428 miles
    Test number
    837663324077
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass28,263 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    28,263 miles
    Test number
    318688623007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail28,263 miles (+4,736)1 dangerous4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,263 miles
    Test number
    617474623093
    • DangerousOil leak
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSteering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass23,527 miles (+1,497)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    23,527 miles
    Test number
    785117722099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass22,030 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    22,030 miles
    Test number
    849687481236
    • NoteSlight cut in n/s front tyre

  23. Fail22,030 miles (+708)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,030 miles
    Test number
    728787581252
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteSlight cut in n/s front tyre

  24. Pass21,322 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    21,322 miles
    Test number
    407437611131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL08 VFZ

Does LL08 VFZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL08 VFZ expired on 27 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL08 VFZ?
The MOT on LL08 VFZ expired on 27 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL08 VFZ done?
LL08 VFZ was recorded at 141,874 miles at its MOT on 27 Jan 2024, an average of 9,453 miles a year.
Has LL08 VFZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL08 VFZ has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on LL08 VFZ 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 VFZ find?
LL08 VFZ passed its latest MOT on 27 Jan 2024 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; offside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal.

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