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Ford Focus

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,798 cc

LO08 FSVMOT history

LO08 FSV is a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 30 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 6 May 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 99,881 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 May 2026.

LO08 FSV black Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Focus, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 6 May 2027
Mileage
99,881 mi
At MOT on 7 May 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,289 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LO08 FSV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,798 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
30 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 May 2027
Latest MOT test
7 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LO08 FSV was last recorded at 99,881 miles on 7 May 2026, 6,095 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,786 miles · 25 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
6,095 miles
Average per year
5,289 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 99,881 miles
  • 2025 – 93,786 miles
  • 2024 – 87,749 miles
  • 2023 – 84,618 miles
  • 2022 – 78,490 miles
  • 2021 – 74,575 miles
  • 2020 – 71,206 miles
  • 2019 – 67,209 miles
  • 2018 – 63,244 miles
  • 2017 – 58,129 miles
  • 2016 – 53,649 miles
  • 2015 – 47,337 miles
  • 2014 – 40,063 miles
  • 2013 – 35,181 miles
  • 2012 – 30,041 miles
  • 2011 – 21,317 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,881 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2018

  • Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2016

Full MOT history

21 tests since 30 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,881 miles (+6,095)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2027
    Odometer
    99,881 miles
    Test number
    975353847722
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  2. Pass93,786 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    93,786 miles
    Test number
    251500352421
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Fail93,786 miles (+6,037)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,786 miles
    Test number
    715395728612
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass87,749 miles (+3,131)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    87,749 miles
    Test number
    788603277918
    • 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))
  5. Pass84,618 miles (+6,128)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    84,618 miles
    Test number
    693708376069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass78,490 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    78,490 miles
    Test number
    310486357232
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Fail78,489 miles (+3,914)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,489 miles
    Test number
    711531634230
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass74,575 miles (+3,369)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    74,575 miles
    Test number
    679963949075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass71,206 miles (+3,997)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    71,206 miles
    Test number
    756261808975

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass67,209 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    67,209 miles
    Test number
    761117532872

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail67,209 miles1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,209 miles
    Test number
    496701961434
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Fail67,209 miles (+3,965)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,209 miles
    Test number
    204810193231
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Pass63,244 miles (+5,115)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    63,244 miles
    Test number
    311715174396
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  14. Pass58,129 miles (+4,480)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2018
    Odometer
    58,129 miles
    Test number
    872145261068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass53,649 miles (+6,312)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    53,649 miles
    Test number
    735348776499
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  16. Pass47,337 miles (+7,274)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    47,337 miles
    Test number
    785006975197
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass40,063 miles (+172)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    40,063 miles
    Test number
    787605984192
    • NoteBoth rear link arm bushes worn
  18. Fail39,891 miles (+4,710)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,891 miles
    Test number
    416494974169
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear link arm bushes worn
  19. Pass35,181 miles (+5,140)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    35,181 miles
    Test number
    159175483106
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  20. Pass30,041 miles (+8,724)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    30,041 miles
    Test number
    226801382149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass21,317 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    21,317 miles
    Test number
    869491681116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LO08 FSV

Does LO08 FSV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LO08 FSV is valid until 6 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LO08 FSV?
The MOT on LO08 FSV is valid until 6 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 FSV done?
LO08 FSV was recorded at 99,881 miles at its MOT on 7 May 2026, an average of 5,289 miles a year.
Has LO08 FSV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LO08 FSV has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on LO08 FSV 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 FSV find?
LO08 FSV passed its latest MOT on 7 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking; nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 2 more.

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