
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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))
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.
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))
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))
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))
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
Pass83,421 miles (+12,106)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 83,421 miles
- Test number
- 970234628360
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,315 miles (+11,497)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 71,315 miles
- Test number
- 865803994695
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,818 miles (+11,625)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 59,818 miles
- Test number
- 408514301185
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,193 miles (+10,156)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2020
- Odometer
- 48,193 miles
- Test number
- 863451949164
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,037 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 38,037 miles
- Test number
- 428079713807
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
Pass31,224 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 31,224 miles
- Test number
- 257757541986
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
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)
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)
Pass21,426 miles (+3,502)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 21,426 miles
- Test number
- 108160374116
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,924 miles (+2,431)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 17,924 miles
- Test number
- 587140173129
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
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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