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Ford Focus

Red · Diesel · 2008 · 1,560 cc

LL08 XMUMOT history

LL08 XMU is a red diesel Ford Focus first used on 1 Jul 2008. Its MOT expired on 30 Sept 2026 and it has passed 15 of 25 MOT tests, with 122,458 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Sept 2026.

LL08 XMU red Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 30 Sept 2026
Mileage
122,458 mi
At MOT on 8 Sept 2026
MOT tests
25
15 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,739 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL08 XMU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
1 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Sept 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LL08 XMU was last recorded at 122,458 miles on 8 Sept 2026, 779 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,679 miles · 8 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
779 miles
Average per year
5,739 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 122,458 miles
  • 2025 – 121,679 miles
  • 2024 – 118,879 miles
  • 2023 – 117,864 miles
  • 2022 – 115,016 miles
  • 2021 – 111,804 miles
  • 2020 – 108,246 miles
  • 2019 – 101,332 miles
  • 2018 – 92,132 miles
  • 2017 – 85,533 miles
  • 2016 – 79,822 miles
  • 2015 – 74,035 miles
  • 2014 – 67,498 miles
  • 2013 – 62,420 miles
  • 2012 – 56,772 miles
  • 2011 – 34,998 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail122,458 miles
  • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

What MOT failures 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Rear Coil spring corroded both

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

25 tests since 13 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail122,458 miles (+779)5 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,458 miles
    Test number
    274855101670
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass121,679 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    121,679 miles
    Test number
    224736403443
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail121,676 miles (+2,797)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,676 miles
    Test number
    281793756484
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass118,879 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    118,879 miles
    Test number
    323076026168
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Fail118,879 miles (+1,015)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,879 miles
    Test number
    769231788539
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass117,864 miles (+184)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    117,864 miles
    Test number
    901478233988
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail117,680 miles (+2,664)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,680 miles
    Test number
    684566278912
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass115,016 miles (+3)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    115,016 miles
    Test number
    893998823919
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  9. Fail115,013 miles (+3,209)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,013 miles
    Test number
    679847218530
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryReversing lamp not working

  10. Pass111,804 miles (+3,558)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    111,804 miles
    Test number
    383758157281
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass108,246 miles (+6,914)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    108,246 miles
    Test number
    517612166201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass101,332 miles (+9,200)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    101,332 miles
    Test number
    887023778765
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear small cuts in side wall

  13. Pass92,132 miles (+24)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    92,132 miles
    Test number
    386637384235
    • AdvisoryRear heat shield insecure

  14. Fail92,108 miles (+6,575)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,108 miles
    Test number
    148673795639
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall split and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear heat shield insecure

  15. Pass85,533 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    85,533 miles
    Test number
    966679369438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail85,519 miles (+5,697)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,519 miles
    Test number
    509893958505
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16v (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass79,822 miles (+5,787)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    79,822 miles
    Test number
    445897856514
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass74,035 miles (+6,537)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    74,035 miles
    Test number
    518344375178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass67,498 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    67,498 miles
    Test number
    218282674196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail67,497 miles (+5,077)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,497 miles
    Test number
    396082774156
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail62,420 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,420 miles
    Test number
    167168673108
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre tread cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

  22. Pass62,420 miles (+5,648)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    62,420 miles
    Test number
    216938173156
    • NoteNearside rear tyre tread cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

  23. Pass56,772 miles (+21,774)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    56,772 miles
    Test number
    478644762143
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteScuffing to near side rear tyre sidewall

  24. Pass34,998 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    34,998 miles
    Test number
    507474661132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail34,998 miles2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,998 miles
    Test number
    555404261181
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing low
    • NoteOffside rear tyre wearing low

Questions about LL08 XMU

Does LL08 XMU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL08 XMU expired on 30 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL08 XMU?
The MOT on LL08 XMU expired on 30 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL08 XMU done?
LL08 XMU was recorded at 122,458 miles at its MOT on 8 Sept 2026, an average of 5,739 miles a year.
Has LL08 XMU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL08 XMU has failed 10 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LL08 XMU 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 XMU find?
LL08 XMU failed its latest MOT on 8 Sept 2026 with 5 major defects and 7 advisories: exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit; nearside rear integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill holed; nearside rear tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords, and 9 more.

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