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Ford Focus

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,596 cc

LL08 VGRMOT history

LL08 VGR is a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 13 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 23 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 147,450 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Apr 2026.

LL08 VGR black Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Apr 2027
Mileage
147,450 mi
At MOT on 24 Apr 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,690 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL08 VGR
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
13 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL08 VGR was last recorded at 147,450 miles on 24 Apr 2026, 2,295 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
145,155 miles · 20 May 2025
Between the last two tests
2,295 miles
Average per year
8,690 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 147,450 miles
  • 2025 – 145,155 miles
  • 2024 – 143,639 miles
  • 2023 – 135,371 miles
  • 2022 – 124,717 miles
  • 2021 – 122,334 miles
  • 2020 – 112,193 miles
  • 2019 – 103,628 miles
  • 2018 – 95,137 miles
  • 2017 – 87,512 miles
  • 2016 – 77,589 miles
  • 2015 – 70,942 miles
  • 2014 – 56,475 miles
  • 2013 – 45,554 miles
  • 2012 – 29,280 miles
  • 2011 – 16,496 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,450 miles
  • MinorFront Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated right & left (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBonnet catch faultyRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (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 Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2024

  • Brake pedal wearing smooth

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flex.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass147,450 miles (+2,295)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    147,450 miles
    Test number
    696830463142
    • MinorFront Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated right & left (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBonnet catch faulty
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass145,155 miles (+1,516)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2026
    Odometer
    145,155 miles
    Test number
    640653520724
    • AdvisoryBonnet catch faulty
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Reg bulb lens missing bulb still working
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass143,639 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2025
    Odometer
    143,639 miles
    Test number
    493873712064
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  4. Fail143,639 miles (+8,268)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,639 miles
    Test number
    549431206215
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  5. Pass135,371 miles (+46)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2024
    Odometer
    135,371 miles
    Test number
    378660811059
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flex. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail135,325 miles (+10,608)6 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,325 miles
    Test number
    112770522669
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flex. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass124,717 miles (+2,383)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2023
    Odometer
    124,717 miles
    Test number
    656259275623

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass122,334 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    122,334 miles
    Test number
    490979861007
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front and driver rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail122,334 miles (+10,141)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,334 miles
    Test number
    863373317447
    • MajorFront Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front and driver rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass112,193 miles (+8,565)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    112,193 miles
    Test number
    620160744167
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre wearing inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust bracket broken

  11. Pass103,628 miles (+8,491)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    103,628 miles
    Test number
    378586388413
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryAdvise power steering pipes weaping

  12. Pass95,137 miles (+7,625)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    95,137 miles
    Test number
    736016738838
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass87,512 miles (+9,923)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    87,512 miles
    Test number
    736282232825
    • AdvisoryNearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass77,589 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    77,589 miles
    Test number
    268582617094
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre wearing edges

  15. Fail77,589 miles (+6,647)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,589 miles
    Test number
    193407805395
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre wearing edges

  16. Pass70,942 miles (+14,467)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    70,942 miles
    Test number
    855422165002
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass56,475 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    56,475 miles
    Test number
    906509194027
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteN/s/r tyre wear to edges

  18. Fail56,475 miles (+10,921)1 dangerous3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,475 miles
    Test number
    138528794003
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteN/s/r tyre wear to edges

  19. Pass45,554 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    45,554 miles
    Test number
    985698303168
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  20. Fail45,554 miles (+16,274)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,554 miles
    Test number
    387626603179
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  21. Pass29,280 miles (+12,784)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    29,280 miles
    Test number
    387375912188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass16,496 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    16,496 miles
    Test number
    147319581465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL08 VGR

Does LL08 VGR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL08 VGR is valid until 23 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL08 VGR?
The MOT on LL08 VGR is valid until 23 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL08 VGR done?
LL08 VGR was recorded at 147,450 miles at its MOT on 24 Apr 2026, an average of 8,690 miles a year.
Has LL08 VGR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL08 VGR has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 23 May 2024.
Has the mileage on LL08 VGR 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 VGR find?
LL08 VGR passed its latest MOT on 24 Apr 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated right & left; nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; bonnet catch faulty, and 1 more.

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