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Ford Focus

Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,596 cc

LO08 FOTMOT history

LO08 FOT is a silver petrol Ford Focus first used on 31 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 24 May 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 146,230 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 May 2026.

LO08 FOT silver Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 May 2027
Mileage
146,230 mi
At MOT on 20 May 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,107 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LO08 FOT
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
31 May 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 May 2027
Latest MOT test
20 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LO08 FOT was last recorded at 146,230 miles on 20 May 2026, 7,934 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,296 miles · 22 May 2025
Between the last two tests
7,934 miles
Average per year
9,107 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 146,230 miles
  • 2025 – 138,296 miles
  • 2024 – 130,240 miles
  • 2023 – 121,098 miles
  • 2022 – 111,715 miles
  • 2021 – 104,449 miles
  • 2020 – 101,927 miles
  • 2019 – 92,572 miles
  • 2018 – 83,491 miles
  • 2017 – 75,828 miles
  • 2016 – 69,481 miles
  • 2015 – 61,586 miles
  • 2014 – 48,902 miles
  • 2013 – 36,597 miles
  • 2012 – 22,983 miles
  • 2011 – 9,021 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,230 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2018

Full MOT history

20 tests since 26 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass146,230 miles (+7,934)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2027
    Odometer
    146,230 miles
    Test number
    442569526034
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass138,296 miles (+8,056)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2026
    Odometer
    138,296 miles
    Test number
    403200789108
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear lower arm outer bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear lower arm outer bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass130,240 miles (+9,142)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2025
    Odometer
    130,240 miles
    Test number
    306297589492
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres low on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass121,098 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2024
    Odometer
    121,098 miles
    Test number
    964025524209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail121,093 miles (+9,378)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,093 miles
    Test number
    495405595787
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass111,715 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2023
    Odometer
    111,715 miles
    Test number
    420949951629

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail111,709 miles (+7,260)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,709 miles
    Test number
    966167156768
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass104,449 miles (+2,522)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2022
    Odometer
    104,449 miles
    Test number
    369890302820
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect shock damp (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass101,927 miles (+9,355)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2021
    Odometer
    101,927 miles
    Test number
    841757085375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass92,572 miles (+9,081)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    92,572 miles
    Test number
    454764997025
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass83,491 miles (+7,663)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2019
    Odometer
    83,491 miles
    Test number
    842819447973
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass75,828 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2018
    Odometer
    75,828 miles
    Test number
    781374672601

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail75,828 miles (+6,347)2 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,828 miles
    Test number
    465739919201
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  14. Pass69,481 miles (+7,895)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2017
    Odometer
    69,481 miles
    Test number
    873466261559

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass61,586 miles (+12,684)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    61,586 miles
    Test number
    235022015156
    • AdvisoryNearside Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  16. Pass48,902 miles (+12,305)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    48,902 miles
    Test number
    327426404161
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass36,597 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    36,597 miles
    Test number
    118004513184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail36,597 miles (+13,614)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,597 miles
    Test number
    336064113166
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  19. Pass22,983 miles (+13,962)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    22,983 miles
    Test number
    815433202165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass9,021 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    9,021 miles
    Test number
    966666511154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LO08 FOT

Does LO08 FOT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LO08 FOT is valid until 24 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LO08 FOT?
The MOT on LO08 FOT is valid until 24 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LO08 FOT done?
LO08 FOT was recorded at 146,230 miles at its MOT on 20 May 2026, an average of 9,107 miles a year.
Has LO08 FOT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LO08 FOT has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 18 May 2023.
Has the mileage on LO08 FOT 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 FOT find?
LO08 FOT passed its latest MOT on 20 May 2026 with 5 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge, and 2 more.

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