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Ford Focus

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,596 cc

LO08 FPTMOT history

LO08 FPT is a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 30 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 24 Jul 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 62,161 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jul 2026.

LO08 FPT black Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Focus, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 24 Jul 2027
Mileage
62,161 mi
At MOT on 25 Jul 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,058 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LO08 FPT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
30 May 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LO08 FPT was last recorded at 62,161 miles on 25 Jul 2026, 1,270 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 16 Oct 2020: 49,107 miles, lower than 49,153 miles on 14 Oct 2020.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
60,891 miles · 19 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,270 miles
Average per year
3,058 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 62,161 miles
  • 2025 – 60,891 miles
  • 2024 – 59,427 miles
  • 2023 – 57,656 miles
  • 2022 – 56,420 miles
  • 2021 – 52,707 miles
  • 2020 – 49,107 miles
  • 2019 – 45,965 miles
  • 2018 – 43,115 miles
  • 2017 – 40,160 miles
  • 2016 – 36,740 miles
  • 2015 – 33,442 miles
  • 2014 – 29,556 miles
  • 2013 – 24,662 miles
  • 2012 – 20,574 miles
  • 2011 – 16,434 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass62,161 miles
  • MinorDriver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022

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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Side repeater not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

20 tests since 11 Aug 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass62,161 miles (+1,270)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    62,161 miles
    Test number
    811980569113
    • MinorDriver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  2. Pass60,891 miles (+1,464)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    60,891 miles
    Test number
    476004779756
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  3. Pass59,427 miles (+1,771)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    59,427 miles
    Test number
    880645006672
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  4. Pass57,656 miles (+1,236)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    57,656 miles
    Test number
    602291583303
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  5. Pass56,420 miles (+26)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    56,420 miles
    Test number
    376811079727
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
  6. Fail56,394 miles (+3,687)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,394 miles
    Test number
    813400618065
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
  7. Pass52,707 miles (+3,600)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    52,707 miles
    Test number
    684114766535

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass49,107 miles (-46)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    49,107 miles
    Test number
    278141915794
    • 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))
  9. Fail49,153 miles (+145)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,153 miles
    Test number
    831601681330
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryReverse light inop
  10. Fail49,008 miles (+3,043)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,008 miles
    Test number
    926995246954
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (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 back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  11. Pass45,965 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    45,965 miles
    Test number
    488251370129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail45,965 miles (+2,850)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,965 miles
    Test number
    263564629883
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  13. Pass43,115 miles (+2,955)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    43,115 miles
    Test number
    352910257813

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass40,160 miles (+3,420)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    40,160 miles
    Test number
    528814562603

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass36,740 miles (+3,298)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    36,740 miles
    Test number
    942336879621

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass33,442 miles (+3,886)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    33,442 miles
    Test number
    241720248903
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass29,556 miles (+4,894)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    29,556 miles
    Test number
    538218454211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass24,662 miles (+4,088)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    24,662 miles
    Test number
    839171033241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass20,574 miles (+4,140)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    20,574 miles
    Test number
    749390432298
    • 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)
  20. Pass16,434 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    16,434 miles
    Test number
    355973821483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LO08 FPT

Does LO08 FPT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LO08 FPT is valid until 24 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LO08 FPT?
The MOT on LO08 FPT is valid until 24 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LO08 FPT done?
LO08 FPT was recorded at 62,161 miles at its MOT on 25 Jul 2026, an average of 3,058 miles a year.
Has LO08 FPT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LO08 FPT has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on LO08 FPT ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 16 Oct 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LO08 FPT find?
LO08 FPT passed its latest MOT on 25 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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