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Ford Focus

Grey · Petrol · 2008 · 1,596 cc

LO08 VCJMOT history

LO08 VCJ is a grey petrol Ford Focus first used on 14 Aug 2008. Its MOT is valid until 17 Aug 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 169,983 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Aug 2026.

LO08 VCJ grey Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Aug 2027
Mileage
169,983 mi
At MOT on 18 Aug 2026
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
9,723 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LO08 VCJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
14 Aug 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LO08 VCJ was last recorded at 169,983 miles on 18 Aug 2026, 18,752 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
151,231 miles · 25 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
18,752 miles
Average per year
9,723 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 169,983 miles
  • 2024 – 151,231 miles
  • 2023 – 130,443 miles
  • 2022 – 111,167 miles
  • 2021 – 93,662 miles
  • 2020 – 90,363 miles
  • 2019 – 79,610 miles
  • 2018 – 67,308 miles
  • 2017 – 55,779 miles
  • 2016 – 52,741 miles
  • 2015 – 49,367 miles
  • 2014 – 43,580 miles
  • 2013 – 38,216 miles
  • 2012 – 31,917 miles
  • 2011 – 23,966 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass169,983 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor4 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass169,983 miles (+18,752)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    169,983 miles
    Test number
    999352872699
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass151,231 miles (+267)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    151,231 miles
    Test number
    876612709141
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  3. Fail150,964 miles (+20,521)8 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,964 miles
    Test number
    851155689574
    • MajorFront Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  4. Pass130,443 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    130,443 miles
    Test number
    610573449450
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm rear bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail130,443 miles (+19,276)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,443 miles
    Test number
    277007426498
    • DangerousRear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached both trailing arm bushs (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm rear bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass111,167 miles (+17,505)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    111,167 miles
    Test number
    855145767011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass93,662 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    93,662 miles
    Test number
    278661277068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail93,641 miles (+3,278)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,641 miles
    Test number
    789241943357
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass90,363 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    90,363 miles
    Test number
    642582814567
    • AdvisoryFront nearside and offside tyres wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre and has been repaired (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Fail90,363 miles (+10,753)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,363 miles
    Test number
    750351536856
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront nearside and offside tyres wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre and has been repaired (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass79,610 miles (+2)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    79,610 miles
    Test number
    636611041903
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and has a nail in it (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  12. Fail79,608 miles (+12,300)1 dangerous2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,608 miles
    Test number
    432206509612
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and has a nail in it (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  13. Pass67,308 miles (+6)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    67,308 miles
    Test number
    888574477147
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and has a screw in it (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted to offside rear so unable to make full inspection of adult belt

  14. Fail67,302 miles (+11,523)4 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,302 miles
    Test number
    258052854456
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and has a screw in it (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted to offside rear so unable to make full inspection of adult belt

  15. Pass55,779 miles (+3,038)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    55,779 miles
    Test number
    383982064074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass52,741 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    52,741 miles
    Test number
    667523799479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail52,741 miles (+3,374)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,741 miles
    Test number
    254136914601
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high both (1.8)

  18. Pass49,367 miles (+5,787)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    49,367 miles
    Test number
    709910725237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass43,580 miles (+5,364)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    43,580 miles
    Test number
    537712114216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass38,216 miles (+6,299)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    38,216 miles
    Test number
    356541623470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass31,917 miles (+7,951)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    31,917 miles
    Test number
    626572612258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass23,966 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    23,966 miles
    Test number
    638334621235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LO08 VCJ

Does LO08 VCJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LO08 VCJ is valid until 17 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LO08 VCJ?
The MOT on LO08 VCJ is valid until 17 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LO08 VCJ done?
LO08 VCJ was recorded at 169,983 miles at its MOT on 18 Aug 2026, an average of 9,723 miles a year.
Has LO08 VCJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LO08 VCJ has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LO08 VCJ 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 VCJ find?
LO08 VCJ passed its latest MOT on 18 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: offside headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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