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Ford Focus

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,596 cc

LL08 VHXMOT history

LL08 VHX is a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 16 Jul 2008. Its MOT is valid until 17 Dec 2026 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 78,981 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Dec 2025.

LL08 VHX black Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Focus, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 17 Dec 2026
Mileage
78,981 mi
At MOT on 15 Dec 2025
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,897 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL08 VHX
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
16 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL08 VHX was last recorded at 78,981 miles on 15 Dec 2025, 2,019 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,962 miles · 16 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
2,019 miles
Average per year
2,897 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 78,981 miles
  • 2024 – 76,962 miles
  • 2023 – 75,797 miles
  • 2022 – 75,274 miles
  • 2021 – 74,241 miles
  • 2020 – 73,578 miles
  • 2019 – 72,597 miles
  • 2018 – 65,412 miles
  • 2017 – 63,412 miles
  • 2016 – 59,811 miles
  • 2015 – 58,268 miles
  • 2014 – 54,017 miles
  • 2013 – 47,791 miles
  • 2012 – 42,235 miles
  • 2011 – 37,200 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,981 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass78,981 miles (+2,019)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    78,981 miles
    Test number
    721559299902
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass76,962 miles (+1,165)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    76,962 miles
    Test number
    534702540961
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass75,797 miles (+523)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    75,797 miles
    Test number
    912708217294
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass75,274 miles (+1,033)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    75,274 miles
    Test number
    588024567878
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass74,241 miles (+663)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    74,241 miles
    Test number
    450722208682
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass73,578 miles (+981)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    73,578 miles
    Test number
    867305853526
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass72,597 miles (+7,185)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    72,597 miles
    Test number
    716274126233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass65,412 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2019
    Odometer
    65,412 miles
    Test number
    124281934190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail65,412 miles (+2,000)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,412 miles
    Test number
    339765276721
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
  10. Pass63,412 miles (+3,601)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    63,412 miles
    Test number
    862934684556
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  11. Pass59,811 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    59,811 miles
    Test number
    889257545988

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail59,811 miles (+1,543)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,811 miles
    Test number
    199291481183
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
  13. Pass58,268 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    58,268 miles
    Test number
    945074962167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail58,268 miles (+185)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,268 miles
    Test number
    405804358072
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
  15. Pass58,083 miles (+4,066)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    58,083 miles
    Test number
    516414595187
    • 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)
    • NoteChild seat is fitted r/n/s
    • NoteExhaust is rusty
    • NoteN/s steering arm is worn n/s ( may affect tyre wear )
    • NoteRear tyre are worn to 3mm and badly perished
  16. Pass54,017 miles (+6,226)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    54,017 miles
    Test number
    277923994121
    • DangerousNearside track rod has play.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass47,791 miles (+5,556)1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    47,791 miles
    Test number
    246664683461
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteAll tyres worn to a/p 3mm
    • NoteExhaust rusty
    • NoteRear bumper lose n/s
    • NoteRear tyres perished
    • NoteSteering rack worn n/s
  18. Pass42,235 miles (+5,035)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    42,235 miles
    Test number
    956852292194
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perished
    • NoteExhaust rusty
    • NoteSteering rack worn n/s
  19. Pass37,200 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    37,200 miles
    Test number
    437045291139
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteAdvise front tyres low on the edges

Questions about LL08 VHX

Does LL08 VHX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL08 VHX is valid until 17 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LL08 VHX?
The MOT on LL08 VHX is valid until 17 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL08 VHX done?
LL08 VHX was recorded at 78,981 miles at its MOT on 15 Dec 2025, an average of 2,897 miles a year.
Has LL08 VHX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL08 VHX has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 14 May 2018.
Has the mileage on LL08 VHX 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 VHX find?
LL08 VHX passed its latest MOT on 15 Dec 2025 with 7 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 4 more.

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