Ford Focus
Grey · Petrol · 2008 · 1,798 cc
LL57 BUEMOT history
LL57 BUE is a grey petrol Ford Focus first used on 31 Jan 2008. Its MOT is valid until 12 Feb 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 144,949 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 12 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 144,949 mi
- At MOT on 10 Feb 2025
- MOT tests
- 22
- 16 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 8,459 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LL57 BUE
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Focus
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,798 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 31 Jan 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 12 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 11 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LL57 BUE was last recorded at 144,949 miles on 10 Feb 2025, 8,970 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Feb 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 135,979 miles · 13 Feb 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 8,970 miles
- Average per year
- 8,459 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 144,949 miles
- 2023 – 135,979 miles
- 2022 – 133,367 miles
- 2021 – 131,596 miles
- 2020 – 129,392 miles
- 2019 – 118,856 miles
- 2018 – 109,256 miles
- 2017 – 97,520 miles
- 2016 – 84,156 miles
- 2015 – 70,699 miles
- 2014 – 59,016 miles
- 2013 – 48,319 miles
- 2012 – 37,025 miles
- 2011 – 26,119 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
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.
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2025
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
22 tests since 24 Jan 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
PassMileage not read1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 213788098178
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass144,949 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 144,949 miles
- Test number
- 599516615203
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
PassMileage not read1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 302207923602
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
FailMileage not read1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 830749437294
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass135,979 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 135,979 miles
- Test number
- 975281574264
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail135,979 miles (+2,612)2 dangerous3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,979 miles
- Test number
- 385795323377
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorFront Brake disc contaminated both (1.1.14 (b))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass133,367 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 133,367 miles
- Test number
- 571155827696
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail133,367 miles (+1,771)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,367 miles
- Test number
- 673843152458
- MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Pass131,596 miles (+2,204)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 131,596 miles
- Test number
- 393937458856
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass129,392 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 129,392 miles
- Test number
- 170385672230
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail129,391 miles (+10,535)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,391 miles
- Test number
- 773665906409
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Pass118,856 miles (+9,600)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 118,856 miles
- Test number
- 545918661289
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass109,256 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 109,256 miles
- Test number
- 376183196417
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail109,256 miles (+11,736)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,256 miles
- Test number
- 821186693006
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Pass97,520 miles (+13,364)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 97,520 miles
- Test number
- 262384727038
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,156 miles (+13,457)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 84,156 miles
- Test number
- 187523218810
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Pass70,699 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 70,699 miles
- Test number
- 785322125063
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fail70,699 miles (+11,683)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,699 miles
- Test number
- 879852125065
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)
- FailureFront front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass59,016 miles (+10,697)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 59,016 miles
- Test number
- 559213824092
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,319 miles (+11,294)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 48,319 miles
- Test number
- 445851723021
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,025 miles (+10,906)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 37,025 miles
- Test number
- 949516822057
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,119 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 26,119 miles
- Test number
- 836594321092
- NoteCoolant leak
Questions about LL57 BUE
- Does LL57 BUE currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL57 BUE is valid until 12 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LL57 BUE?
- The MOT on LL57 BUE is valid until 12 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LL57 BUE done?
- LL57 BUE was recorded at 144,949 miles at its MOT on 10 Feb 2025, an average of 8,459 miles a year.
- Has LL57 BUE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LL57 BUE has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jan 2024.
- Has the mileage on LL57 BUE 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 LL57 BUE find?
- LL57 BUE passed its latest MOT on 11 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.
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