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Ford Focus

Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,596 cc

LO08 FOVMOT history

LO08 FOV is a silver petrol Ford Focus first used on 19 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 15 Oct 2027 and it has passed 16 of 27 MOT tests, with 134,987 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2026.

LO08 FOV silver Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Focus, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 15 Oct 2027
Mileage
134,987 mi
At MOT on 9 Oct 2026
MOT tests
27
16 passed · 11 failed
Per year
7,186 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LO08 FOV
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
19 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LO08 FOV was last recorded at 134,987 miles on 9 Oct 2026, 4,565 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,422 miles · 10 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
4,565 miles
Average per year
7,186 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 134,987 miles
  • 2025 – 130,422 miles
  • 2024 – 125,823 miles
  • 2023 – 116,119 miles
  • 2022 – 109,830 miles
  • 2021 – 106,468 miles
  • 2019 – 102,806 miles
  • 2018 – 95,227 miles
  • 2017 – 84,109 miles
  • 2016 – 74,282 miles
  • 2015 – 64,561 miles
  • 2014 – 55,656 miles
  • 2013 – 46,644 miles
  • 2012 – 38,743 miles
  • 2011 – 24,917 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,987 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Front Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2026

  • Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft oil seal

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

27 tests since 15 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,987 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    134,987 miles
    Test number
    911331771757
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail134,985 miles (+4,563)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,985 miles
    Test number
    106896645128
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass130,422 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    130,422 miles
    Test number
    334251603977
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail130,420 miles (+4,597)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,420 miles
    Test number
    401360984113
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass125,823 miles (+14)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    125,823 miles
    Test number
    523913901014
    • MinorOffside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail125,809 miles (+9,690)1 dangerous1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,809 miles
    Test number
    937967377932
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass116,119 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    116,119 miles
    Test number
    809597748191
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on edge almost to cords (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Fail116,119 miles (+6,289)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,119 miles
    Test number
    732409515363
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on edge almost to cords (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass109,830 miles (+3,357)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    109,830 miles
    Test number
    266219780797
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass106,473 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    106,473 miles
    Test number
    564690755630

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail106,473 miles (+5)4 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,473 miles
    Test number
    516040962809
    • DangerousNearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  12. Pass106,468 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    106,468 miles
    Test number
    977902283797
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Fail106,468 miles (+3,662)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,468 miles
    Test number
    933589085608
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Pass102,806 miles (+112)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    102,806 miles
    Test number
    765527201892

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail102,694 miles (+7,467)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,694 miles
    Test number
    901311477737
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  16. Pass95,227 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    95,227 miles
    Test number
    758353043482
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • 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))

  17. Fail95,227 miles (+11,118)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,227 miles
    Test number
    664411187273
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  18. Pass84,109 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    84,109 miles
    Test number
    717139532923
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  19. Fail84,109 miles (+9,827)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,109 miles
    Test number
    224955671568
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  20. Pass74,282 miles (+9,721)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    74,282 miles
    Test number
    579909780334
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront pads low
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre cut in sidewall NOT exposing cord

  21. Pass64,561 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    64,561 miles
    Test number
    607283913061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail64,561 miles (+8,905)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,561 miles
    Test number
    575652714864
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  23. Pass55,656 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    55,656 miles
    Test number
    239082864129
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  24. Fail55,656 miles (+9,012)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,656 miles
    Test number
    548772464188
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  25. Pass46,644 miles (+7,901)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    46,644 miles
    Test number
    238555363134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass38,743 miles (+13,826)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    38,743 miles
    Test number
    366481672100
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  27. Pass24,917 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    24,917 miles
    Test number
    677136961130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LO08 FOV

Does LO08 FOV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LO08 FOV is valid until 15 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LO08 FOV?
The MOT on LO08 FOV is valid until 15 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LO08 FOV done?
LO08 FOV was recorded at 134,987 miles at its MOT on 9 Oct 2026, an average of 7,186 miles a year.
Has LO08 FOV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LO08 FOV has failed 11 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LO08 FOV 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 FOV find?
LO08 FOV passed its latest MOT on 9 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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