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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 1,596 cc

LO08 MPFMOT history

LO08 MPF is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 30 Jun 2008. Its MOT expired on 13 Nov 2025 and it has passed 14 of 25 MOT tests, with 135,593 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Nov 2024.

LO08 MPF blue Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Focus, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 13 Nov 2025
Mileage
135,593 mi
At MOT on 14 Nov 2024
MOT tests
25
14 passed · 11 failed
Per year
7,800 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LO08 MPF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
30 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
14 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LO08 MPF was last recorded at 135,593 miles on 14 Nov 2024, 9,830 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,763 miles · 27 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
9,830 miles
Average per year
7,800 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 135,593 miles
  • 2023 – 125,763 miles
  • 2022 – 104,459 miles
  • 2021 – 94,220 miles
  • 2019 – 81,899 miles
  • 2018 – 77,449 miles
  • 2017 – 72,042 miles
  • 2016 – 66,659 miles
  • 2015 – 61,024 miles
  • 2014 – 54,622 miles
  • 2013 – 46,538 miles
  • 2012 – 37,668 miles
  • 2011 – 30,967 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,593 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass135,593 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    135,593 miles
    Test number
    780167848872

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail135,593 miles (+9,830)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,593 miles
    Test number
    363574661706
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))
    • Repaired at testRear Position lamp not working both side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass125,763 miles (+7,586)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    125,763 miles
    Test number
    737246257463
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass118,177 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    118,177 miles
    Test number
    982950046290
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail118,177 miles (+13,718)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,177 miles
    Test number
    253313183544
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass104,459 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    104,459 miles
    Test number
    546895027118
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  7. Fail104,459 miles (+10,239)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,459 miles
    Test number
    551574384965
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  8. Pass94,220 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    94,220 miles
    Test number
    777389625891

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail94,220 miles (+12,321)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,220 miles
    Test number
    728810533087
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  10. Pass81,899 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    81,899 miles
    Test number
    354878993455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail81,899 miles (+86)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,899 miles
    Test number
    821792611580
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn WISH BONE BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Fail81,813 miles (+4,364)4 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,813 miles
    Test number
    836157744009
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective tailpipe (6.1.2 (a))

  13. Pass77,449 miles (+5,407)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    77,449 miles
    Test number
    858251611148
    • MinorNearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Pass72,042 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    72,042 miles
    Test number
    831511455641
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail72,042 miles (+5,383)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,042 miles
    Test number
    483408276967
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass66,659 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    66,659 miles
    Test number
    731991539625
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre outer sidewall cut/damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  17. Fail66,659 miles (+5,635)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,659 miles
    Test number
    836013422968
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre outer sidewall cut/damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  18. Pass61,024 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    61,024 miles
    Test number
    117960065111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail61,024 miles (+6,402)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,024 miles
    Test number
    425409355146
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  20. Fail54,622 miles1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,622 miles
    Test number
    735863764140
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • 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)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre outer sidewall cracked

  21. Pass54,622 miles (+8,084)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    54,622 miles
    Test number
    899843664146
    • 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)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre outer sidewall cracked

  22. Pass46,538 miles (+8,870)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2014
    Odometer
    46,538 miles
    Test number
    908730733165
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteNearside front tyre outer sidewall has slight damage
    • NoteOffside front tyre outer sidewall has slight damage

  23. Pass37,668 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    37,668 miles
    Test number
    789063752180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail37,668 miles (+6,701)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,668 miles
    Test number
    219362052169
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass30,967 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    30,967 miles
    Test number
    236468361155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LO08 MPF

Does LO08 MPF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LO08 MPF expired on 13 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LO08 MPF?
The MOT on LO08 MPF expired on 13 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LO08 MPF done?
LO08 MPF was recorded at 135,593 miles at its MOT on 14 Nov 2024, an average of 7,800 miles a year.
Has LO08 MPF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LO08 MPF has failed 11 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LO08 MPF 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 MPF find?
LO08 MPF passed its latest MOT on 14 Nov 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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