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Ford Focus

Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,596 cc

LO08 FOJMOT history

LO08 FOJ is a silver petrol Ford Focus first used on 30 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jun 2027 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 173,110 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 May 2026.

LO08 FOJ silver Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Focus, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 8 Jun 2027
Mileage
173,110 mi
At MOT on 26 May 2026
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
10,700 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LO08 FOJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
30 May 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
26 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LO08 FOJ was last recorded at 173,110 miles on 26 May 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
173,109 miles · 25 May 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
10,700 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 173,110 miles
  • 2025 – 152,410 miles
  • 2024 – 133,560 miles
  • 2023 – 117,132 miles
  • 2022 – 101,906 miles
  • 2021 – 90,839 miles
  • 2019 – 81,488 miles
  • 2018 – 72,334 miles
  • 2017 – 59,131 miles
  • 2016 – 46,263 miles
  • 2015 – 34,372 miles
  • 2014 – 29,874 miles
  • 2013 – 24,375 miles
  • 2012 – 20,366 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass173,110 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm 205/55/16

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

24 tests since 15 Feb 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass173,110 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    173,110 miles
    Test number
    858346544281
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail173,109 miles (+20,699)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,109 miles
    Test number
    109505761176
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass152,410 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    152,410 miles
    Test number
    840967900087
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail152,407 miles (+18,847)4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,407 miles
    Test number
    752829510180
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached loose on bolt may tighten up (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass133,560 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    133,560 miles
    Test number
    720621840420
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail133,556 miles (+16,424)1 dangerous4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,556 miles
    Test number
    854170982776
    • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEml on

  7. Pass117,132 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    117,132 miles
    Test number
    928249700351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail117,132 miles (+15,226)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,132 miles
    Test number
    103579698637
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass101,906 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    101,906 miles
    Test number
    303340373640
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Fail101,906 miles (+11,067)1 dangerous3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,906 miles
    Test number
    457753056882
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Pass90,839 miles (+9,351)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    90,839 miles
    Test number
    303540600748
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  12. Pass81,488 miles (+9,154)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    81,488 miles
    Test number
    706507865301
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  13. Pass72,334 miles (+13,203)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    72,334 miles
    Test number
    374916380696

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass59,131 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    59,131 miles
    Test number
    895222302308
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Fail59,131 miles (+12,868)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,131 miles
    Test number
    280867267866
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Pass46,263 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    46,263 miles
    Test number
    207059388028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail46,263 miles (+11,891)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,263 miles
    Test number
    119590414770
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  18. Pass34,372 miles (+4,498)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    34,372 miles
    Test number
    717505405277
    • NoteNearside rear tyre slight cracking/perishing on inner and outer walls

  19. Pass29,874 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    29,874 miles
    Test number
    789915104253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail29,874 miles (+1,702)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,874 miles
    Test number
    348684804263
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  21. Pass28,172 miles (+3,797)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    28,172 miles
    Test number
    348189624058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass24,375 miles (+4,009)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    24,375 miles
    Test number
    688338533054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass20,366 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    20,366 miles
    Test number
    105026042037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail20,366 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,366 miles
    Test number
    966216142072
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Questions about LO08 FOJ

Does LO08 FOJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LO08 FOJ is valid until 8 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LO08 FOJ?
The MOT on LO08 FOJ is valid until 8 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LO08 FOJ done?
LO08 FOJ was recorded at 173,110 miles at its MOT on 26 May 2026, an average of 10,700 miles a year.
Has LO08 FOJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LO08 FOJ has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 25 May 2026.
Has the mileage on LO08 FOJ 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 FOJ find?
LO08 FOJ passed its latest MOT on 26 May 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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