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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 1,999 cc

LO08 FPAMOT history

LO08 FPA is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 26 Jun 2008. Its MOT expired on 30 Aug 2024 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 124,926 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Aug 2023.

LO08 FPA blue Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Focus, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 30 Aug 2024
Mileage
124,926 mi
At MOT on 31 Aug 2023
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,189 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LO08 FPA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
26 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
31 Aug 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LO08 FPA was last recorded at 124,926 miles on 31 Aug 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,926 miles · 30 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
9,189 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 124,926 miles
  • 2022 – 118,148 miles
  • 2021 – 112,992 miles
  • 2020 – 110,055 miles
  • 2019 – 101,752 miles
  • 2018 – 90,746 miles
  • 2017 – 86,490 miles
  • 2016 – 75,622 miles
  • 2015 – 63,209 miles
  • 2014 – 50,312 miles
  • 2013 – 35,307 miles
  • 2012 – 21,846 miles
  • 2011 – 12,771 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,926 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Suspected shock top mount bearing.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Suspected shock top mount bearing.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

19 tests since 17 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,926 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    124,926 miles
    Test number
    671435455587
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail124,926 miles (+29)1 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,926 miles
    Test number
    844349034179
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail124,897 miles (+6,749)1 dangerous7 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,897 miles
    Test number
    409977591788
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass118,148 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    118,148 miles
    Test number
    731724676315
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  5. Fail118,148 miles (+5,156)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,148 miles
    Test number
    434745902132
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  6. Pass112,992 miles (+14)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    112,992 miles
    Test number
    416145957709
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspected shock top mount bearing.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspected shock top mount bearing.
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Fail112,978 miles (+2,923)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,978 miles
    Test number
    551845764986
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspected shock top mount bearing.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspected shock top mount bearing.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass110,055 miles (+8,303)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    110,055 miles
    Test number
    872467656504
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass101,752 miles (+11,006)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    101,752 miles
    Test number
    545551538957
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass90,746 miles (+4,256)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    90,746 miles
    Test number
    146440106594

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass86,490 miles (+10,868)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    86,490 miles
    Test number
    295776879824

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass75,622 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    75,622 miles
    Test number
    706405726715

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail75,622 miles (+12,413)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,622 miles
    Test number
    777797854423
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  14. Pass63,209 miles (+12,897)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    63,209 miles
    Test number
    125008875118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail50,312 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,312 miles
    Test number
    126825464187
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  16. Pass50,312 miles (+15,005)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    50,312 miles
    Test number
    407155864136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass35,307 miles (+13,461)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    35,307 miles
    Test number
    596046063133
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass21,846 miles (+9,075)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    21,846 miles
    Test number
    379415572157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass12,771 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    12,771 miles
    Test number
    529908861116
    • 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)

Questions about LO08 FPA

Does LO08 FPA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LO08 FPA expired on 30 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LO08 FPA?
The MOT on LO08 FPA expired on 30 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LO08 FPA done?
LO08 FPA was recorded at 124,926 miles at its MOT on 31 Aug 2023, an average of 9,189 miles a year.
Has LO08 FPA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LO08 FPA has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on LO08 FPA 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 FPA find?
LO08 FPA passed its latest MOT on 31 Aug 2023 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush, and 1 more.

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