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Ford Focus

Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,596 cc

LL08 VHOMOT history

LL08 VHO is a silver petrol Ford Focus first used on 23 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 1 Feb 2027 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 86,013 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Feb 2026.

LL08 VHO silver Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Focus, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 1 Feb 2027
Mileage
86,013 mi
At MOT on 2 Feb 2026
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,490 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL08 VHO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
23 May 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL08 VHO was last recorded at 86,013 miles on 2 Feb 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,013 miles · 30 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,490 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 86,013 miles
  • 2025 – 76,481 miles
  • 2024 – 68,252 miles
  • 2023 – 61,966 miles
  • 2022 – 57,827 miles
  • 2021 – 55,842 miles
  • 2019 – 51,902 miles
  • 2018 – 50,711 miles
  • 2017 – 49,477 miles
  • 2016 – 44,424 miles
  • 2015 – 38,607 miles
  • 2014 – 36,727 miles
  • 2013 – 32,095 miles
  • 2012 – 25,404 miles
  • 2011 – 19,833 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,013 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective rear mount (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Coil spring corroded all

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Handbrake cables corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

18 tests since 9 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,013 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    86,013 miles
    Test number
    477968812741
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective rear mount (6.1.2 (a))
  2. Fail86,013 miles (+9,532)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,013 miles
    Test number
    316766727481
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective rear mount (6.1.2 (a))
  3. Pass76,481 miles (+8,229)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    76,481 miles
    Test number
    210790076062
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. Pass68,252 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    68,252 miles
    Test number
    191174047699
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  5. Fail68,251 miles (+6,285)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,251 miles
    Test number
    635915568497
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryHeatshields insecure
    • AdvisorySpare tyre pressure low
  6. Pass61,966 miles (+4,139)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    61,966 miles
    Test number
    519109185825
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake cables corroded
  7. Pass57,827 miles (+1,985)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    57,827 miles
    Test number
    364115083436
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake cables corroded
  8. Pass55,842 miles (+3,940)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    55,842 miles
    Test number
    802214002063
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake cables slightly corroded
  9. Pass51,902 miles (+1,191)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    51,902 miles
    Test number
    463418929903

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass50,711 miles (+1,234)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    50,711 miles
    Test number
    189633154088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass49,477 miles (+5,053)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    49,477 miles
    Test number
    990415557528
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  12. Pass44,424 miles (+5,817)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    44,424 miles
    Test number
    597741737408
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
  13. Pass38,607 miles (+1,880)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    38,607 miles
    Test number
    908035155138
    • NoteTyre N/S/R has sidewall weatherd cracking.
  14. Pass36,727 miles (+4,632)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2015
    Odometer
    36,727 miles
    Test number
    546271944118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass32,095 miles (+6,691)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2014
    Odometer
    32,095 miles
    Test number
    895352723114
    • NoteAll 4 tyres perished
  16. Pass25,404 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2013
    Odometer
    25,404 miles
    Test number
    545136712150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail25,404 miles (+5,571)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,404 miles
    Test number
    426896812136
    • FailureFront registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  18. Pass19,833 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2012
    Odometer
    19,833 miles
    Test number
    389979521119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL08 VHO

Does LL08 VHO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL08 VHO is valid until 1 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL08 VHO?
The MOT on LL08 VHO is valid until 1 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL08 VHO done?
LL08 VHO was recorded at 86,013 miles at its MOT on 2 Feb 2026, an average of 4,490 miles a year.
Has LL08 VHO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL08 VHO has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LL08 VHO 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 VHO find?
LL08 VHO passed its latest MOT on 2 Feb 2026 with 5 advisories: front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi deteriorated; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush deteriorated; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush, and 2 more.

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