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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 1,596 cc

LO08 CUXMOT history

LO08 CUX is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 26 Jun 2008. Its MOT expired on 31 Jul 2025 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 91,913 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Aug 2025.

LO08 CUX blue Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Focus, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 31 Jul 2025
Mileage
91,913 mi
At MOT on 6 Aug 2025
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,627 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LO08 CUX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
26 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
6 Aug 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

LO08 CUX was last recorded at 91,913 miles on 6 Aug 2025, 3,052 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,861 miles · 1 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
3,052 miles
Average per year
5,627 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 91,913 miles
  • 2024 – 88,861 miles
  • 2023 – 86,578 miles
  • 2022 – 83,421 miles
  • 2021 – 71,315 miles
  • 2020 – 59,818 miles
  • 2019 – 48,193 miles
  • 2018 – 38,037 miles
  • 2017 – 31,224 miles
  • 2016 – 28,346 miles
  • 2015 – 25,537 miles
  • 2014 – 21,426 miles
  • 2013 – 17,924 miles
  • 2012 – 15,493 miles
  • 2011 – 12,141 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail91,913 miles
  • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2023

Full MOT history

18 tests since 3 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail91,913 miles (+3,052)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,913 miles
    Test number
    251730574060
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  2. Pass88,861 miles (+2,283)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    88,861 miles
    Test number
    251627275931
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  3. Pass86,578 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    86,578 miles
    Test number
    326729812756
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner egde (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Fail86,578 miles (+3,157)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,578 miles
    Test number
    620382802311
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective rear tail pipe mount (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner egde (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield loose
  5. Pass83,421 miles (+12,106)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    83,421 miles
    Test number
    970234628360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass71,315 miles (+11,497)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    71,315 miles
    Test number
    865803994695

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass59,818 miles (+11,625)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    59,818 miles
    Test number
    408514301185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass48,193 miles (+10,156)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    48,193 miles
    Test number
    863451949164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass38,037 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    38,037 miles
    Test number
    428079713807

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail38,037 miles (+6,813)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,037 miles
    Test number
    368007341277
    • MajorOffside Brake cable damaged Snapped (1.1.15 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  11. Pass31,224 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    31,224 miles
    Test number
    257757541986

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail31,224 miles (+2,878)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,224 miles
    Test number
    973285163840
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both inner faces pitted (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOSF tyre irregular wear to inner edge
  13. Pass28,346 miles (+2,809)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    28,346 miles
    Test number
    212160654203
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (3.5.1i)
  14. Pass25,537 miles (+4,111)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    25,537 miles
    Test number
    525173175107
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  15. Pass21,426 miles (+3,502)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    21,426 miles
    Test number
    108160374116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass17,924 miles (+2,431)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    17,924 miles
    Test number
    587140173129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass15,493 miles (+3,352)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    15,493 miles
    Test number
    146794462197
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteSmall cut in LHF tyre wall
  18. Pass12,141 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    12,141 miles
    Test number
    846454051117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LO08 CUX

Does LO08 CUX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LO08 CUX expired on 31 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LO08 CUX?
The MOT on LO08 CUX expired on 31 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LO08 CUX done?
LO08 CUX was recorded at 91,913 miles at its MOT on 6 Aug 2025, an average of 5,627 miles a year.
Has LO08 CUX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LO08 CUX has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LO08 CUX 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 LO08 CUX find?
LO08 CUX failed its latest MOT on 6 Aug 2025 with 6 major defects and 2 advisories: nearside rear seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; offside rear coil spring fractured or broken, and 5 more.

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