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Ford Focus

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,596 cc

LO08 FTCMOT history

LO08 FTC is a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 30 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jan 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 79,263 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jan 2026.

LO08 FTC black Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Jan 2027
Mileage
79,263 mi
At MOT on 6 Jan 2026
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,663 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LO08 FTC
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 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LO08 FTC was last recorded at 79,263 miles on 6 Jan 2026, 17,625 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
61,638 miles · 12 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
17,625 miles
Average per year
4,663 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 79,263 miles
  • 2024 – 61,638 miles
  • 2023 – 34,703 miles
  • 2022 – 27,797 miles
  • 2021 – 24,973 miles
  • 2020 – 22,685 miles
  • 2019 – 19,997 miles
  • 2018 – 18,890 miles
  • 2017 – 18,170 miles
  • 2016 – 17,684 miles
  • 2015 – 16,912 miles
  • 2014 – 16,030 miles
  • 2013 – 15,309 miles
  • 2012 – 13,608 miles
  • 2011 – 12,093 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,263 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

19 tests since 12 Aug 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,263 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    79,263 miles
    Test number
    476451246319
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail79,263 miles (+17,625)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,263 miles
    Test number
    832564095398
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass61,638 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    61,638 miles
    Test number
    178957905058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail61,631 miles (+26,928)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,631 miles
    Test number
    892584473745
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))

  5. Pass34,703 miles (+6,906)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    34,703 miles
    Test number
    524833560026
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass27,797 miles (+2,824)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    27,797 miles
    Test number
    415621524868

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass24,973 miles (+2,288)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    24,973 miles
    Test number
    278487938844

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass22,685 miles (+2,688)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    22,685 miles
    Test number
    325316322348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass19,997 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    19,997 miles
    Test number
    314321684343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail19,997 miles (+1,107)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,997 miles
    Test number
    268018213856
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass18,890 miles (+720)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    18,890 miles
    Test number
    449728841717
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyre (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass18,170 miles (+486)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    18,170 miles
    Test number
    100673670521

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass17,684 miles (+772)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    17,684 miles
    Test number
    137017599752
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass16,912 miles (+882)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    16,912 miles
    Test number
    761142016662

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass16,030 miles (+721)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    16,030 miles
    Test number
    789226524236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass15,309 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    15,309 miles
    Test number
    369328123407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail15,309 miles (+1,701)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,309 miles
    Test number
    848528623271
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  18. Pass13,608 miles (+1,515)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    13,608 miles
    Test number
    309272222465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass12,093 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    12,093 miles
    Test number
    707454221253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LO08 FTC

Does LO08 FTC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LO08 FTC is valid until 5 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LO08 FTC?
The MOT on LO08 FTC is valid until 5 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LO08 FTC done?
LO08 FTC was recorded at 79,263 miles at its MOT on 6 Jan 2026, an average of 4,663 miles a year.
Has LO08 FTC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LO08 FTC has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LO08 FTC 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 FTC find?
LO08 FTC passed its latest MOT on 6 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear; nearside rear direction indicator slightly discoloured; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush.

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