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Ford Focus

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,798 cc

LO08 ZXPMOT history

LO08 ZXP is a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 19 Jul 2008. Its MOT is valid until 6 Sept 2027 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 91,554 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Sept 2026.

LO08 ZXP 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 Sept 2027
Mileage
91,554 mi
At MOT on 7 Sept 2026
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,732 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LO08 ZXP
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
19 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LO08 ZXP was last recorded at 91,554 miles on 7 Sept 2026, 16 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,538 miles · 4 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
16 miles
Average per year
4,732 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 91,554 miles
  • 2025 – 87,869 miles
  • 2024 – 84,547 miles
  • 2023 – 80,338 miles
  • 2021 – 75,850 miles
  • 2020 – 72,113 miles
  • 2019 – 68,690 miles
  • 2018 – 67,934 miles
  • 2017 – 63,319 miles
  • 2016 – 57,214 miles
  • 2015 – 48,408 miles
  • 2014 – 40,080 miles
  • 2013 – 33,505 miles
  • 2012 – 26,160 miles
  • 2011 – 19,760 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,554 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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 slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 7 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass91,554 miles (+16)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    91,554 miles
    Test number
    522609316406
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail91,538 miles (+3,669)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,538 miles
    Test number
    173241813907
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass87,869 miles (+3,322)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    87,869 miles
    Test number
    736619948898
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass84,547 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    84,547 miles
    Test number
    932872706439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail84,547 miles (+4,209)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,547 miles
    Test number
    287982525172
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  6. Pass80,338 miles (+4,488)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    80,338 miles
    Test number
    865563813289
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass75,850 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    75,850 miles
    Test number
    225591145200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail75,850 miles (+3,737)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,850 miles
    Test number
    459270346482
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  9. Pass72,113 miles (+49)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    72,113 miles
    Test number
    879285326488
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail72,064 miles (+3,374)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,064 miles
    Test number
    918906353695
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass68,690 miles (+756)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    68,690 miles
    Test number
    679859066071
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass67,934 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    67,934 miles
    Test number
    726876525868
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyres showing early stages of wear on inner tread

  13. Fail67,934 miles (+4,615)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,934 miles
    Test number
    965203952036
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyres showing early stages of wear on inner tread

  14. Pass63,319 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    63,319 miles
    Test number
    330185775429
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail63,319 miles (+6,105)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,319 miles
    Test number
    958018773907
    • FailureFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass57,214 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    57,214 miles
    Test number
    629290547491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail57,214 miles (+8,806)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,214 miles
    Test number
    520821215453
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  18. Fail48,408 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,408 miles
    Test number
    169766905254
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

  19. Pass48,408 miles (+8,328)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    48,408 miles
    Test number
    187246605214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass40,080 miles (+6,575)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    40,080 miles
    Test number
    417255594105
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

  21. Pass33,505 miles (+7,345)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    33,505 miles
    Test number
    467346183132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass26,160 miles (+6,400)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    26,160 miles
    Test number
    165546492165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass19,760 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    19,760 miles
    Test number
    185318481140
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LO08 ZXP

Does LO08 ZXP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LO08 ZXP is valid until 6 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LO08 ZXP?
The MOT on LO08 ZXP is valid until 6 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LO08 ZXP done?
LO08 ZXP was recorded at 91,554 miles at its MOT on 7 Sept 2026, an average of 4,732 miles a year.
Has LO08 ZXP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LO08 ZXP has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LO08 ZXP 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 ZXP find?
LO08 ZXP passed its latest MOT on 7 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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