Ford Focus
Red · Petrol · 2008 · 1,596 cc
LO08 MLFMOT history
LO08 MLF is a red petrol Ford Focus first used on 30 Jun 2008. Its MOT expired on 20 Jul 2026 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 134,753 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 20 Jul 2026
- Mileage
- 134,753 mi
- At MOT on 27 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 20
- 15 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 7,933 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LO08 MLF
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Focus
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,596 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 30 Jun 2008
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 20 Jul 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Jul 2026 (Fail)
Mileage history
LO08 MLF was last recorded at 134,753 miles on 27 Jul 2026, 4,588 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 130,165 miles · 21 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,588 miles
- Average per year
- 7,933 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 134,753 miles
- 2025 – 130,165 miles
- 2024 – 115,523 miles
- 2023 – 94,643 miles
- 2022 – 92,733 miles
- 2021 – 89,530 miles
- 2020 – 87,680 miles
- 2019 – 82,869 miles
- 2018 – 76,897 miles
- 2017 – 69,442 miles
- 2016 – 62,171 miles
- 2015 – 54,661 miles
- 2014 – 44,043 miles
- 2013 – 32,883 miles
- 2012 – 23,065 miles
- 2011 – 15,018 miles
What the latest MOT found
Fail134,753 miles
- DangerousOffside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive plus suspension components (5.3.6 (a) (i))
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.
Brake pedal wearing smooth
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt CLOSE TO FAIL
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damage caused by low pressure
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn 3mm
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn 3mm, perished and deep cracking between tread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
20 tests since 23 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail134,753 miles (+4,588)1 dangerous1 major3 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,753 miles
- Test number
- 917597657356
- DangerousOffside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive plus suspension components (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass130,165 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 130,165 miles
- Test number
- 876090651853
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail130,165 miles (+14,642)1 dangerous2 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,165 miles
- Test number
- 954809751831
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust shield loose central section
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass115,523 miles (+715)1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 115,523 miles
- Test number
- 862513940912
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt CLOSE TO FAIL (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damage caused by low pressure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn 3mm, perished and deep cracking between tread (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear parking brake has no reserve travel
- AdvisoryService brake has slight travel
Fail114,808 miles (+20,165)1 major1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,808 miles
- Test number
- 884659305550
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt CLOSE TO FAIL (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damage caused by low pressure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn 3mm, perished and deep cracking between tread (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear parking brake has no reserve travel
- AdvisoryService brake has slight travel
Pass94,643 miles (+1,910)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 94,643 miles
- Test number
- 720367340532
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass92,733 miles (+3,203)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 92,733 miles
- Test number
- 770294817186
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,530 miles (+1,850)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 89,530 miles
- Test number
- 881196129285
- AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive MINOR (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUNDERTRAYS FITTED
Pass87,680 miles (+4,811)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 87,680 miles
- Test number
- 913359676340
- AdvisoryPlastic trims obscuring outer sills
Pass82,869 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2020
- Odometer
- 82,869 miles
- Test number
- 795942654715
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail82,869 miles (+5,972)1 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,869 miles
- Test number
- 474660405806
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass76,897 miles (+7,455)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 76,897 miles
- Test number
- 111929806500
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass69,442 miles (+7,271)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 69,442 miles
- Test number
- 706253882016
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,171 miles (+7,510)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 62,171 miles
- Test number
- 342145660841
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,661 miles (+10,618)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 54,661 miles
- Test number
- 588664075188
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,043 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 44,043 miles
- Test number
- 447851674132
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteBoth rear tyres starting to perish
Fail44,043 miles (+11,160)1 failure1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,043 miles
- Test number
- 938211774125
- FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteBoth rear tyres starting to perish
Pass32,883 miles (+9,818)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 32,883 miles
- Test number
- 126637773123
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteBoht rear tyres starting to perish
Pass23,065 miles (+8,047)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 23,065 miles
- Test number
- 387507172127
- NoteN/S/F tyre 3mm
- NoteO/S/F tyre 3mm
Pass15,018 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 15,018 miles
- Test number
- 258394371471
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LO08 MLF
- Does LO08 MLF currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LO08 MLF expired on 20 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LO08 MLF?
- The MOT on LO08 MLF expired on 20 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LO08 MLF done?
- LO08 MLF was recorded at 134,753 miles at its MOT on 27 Jul 2026, an average of 7,933 miles a year.
- Has LO08 MLF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LO08 MLF has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jul 2026.
- Has the mileage on LO08 MLF 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 MLF find?
- LO08 MLF failed its latest MOT on 27 Jul 2026 with 1 dangerous defect, 1 major defect, 3 minor defects and 2 advisories: offside front outer tyre has ply or cords exposed; parking brake efficiency below requirements; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated, and 4 more.
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