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Ford Focus

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,596 cc

LP08 EUAMOT history

LP08 EUA is a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 21 Jul 2008. Its MOT is valid until 31 Jan 2027 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 172,762 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jan 2026.

LP08 EUA black Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 31 Jan 2027
Mileage
172,762 mi
At MOT on 30 Jan 2026
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
10,033 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP08 EUA
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
21 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP08 EUA was last recorded at 172,762 miles on 30 Jan 2026, 111 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
172,651 miles · 27 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
111 miles
Average per year
10,033 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 172,762 miles
  • 2025 – 160,815 miles
  • 2024 – 151,420 miles
  • 2023 – 143,267 miles
  • 2022 – 135,730 miles
  • 2021 – 128,018 miles
  • 2020 – 122,617 miles
  • 2018 – 115,226 miles
  • 2017 – 110,759 miles
  • 2016 – 100,326 miles
  • 2015 – 88,617 miles
  • 2014 – 69,060 miles
  • 2013 – 51,938 miles
  • 2012 – 36,499 miles
  • 2011 – 26,241 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass172,762 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2016

Full MOT history

23 tests since 24 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass172,762 miles (+111)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    172,762 miles
    Test number
    369298539622
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion

  2. Fail172,651 miles (+11,836)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,651 miles
    Test number
    105008449074
    • MajorFront Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion

  3. Pass160,815 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    160,815 miles
    Test number
    955981603055
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  4. Fail160,809 miles (+9,389)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,809 miles
    Test number
    188217171080
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective Back Box (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass151,420 miles (+8,153)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    151,420 miles
    Test number
    415070991714
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass143,267 miles (+7,537)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    143,267 miles
    Test number
    528869881094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass135,730 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    135,730 miles
    Test number
    309100294585

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail135,730 miles (+7,712)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,730 miles
    Test number
    694533501686
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass128,018 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    128,018 miles
    Test number
    906795596125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail128,018 miles (+5,401)2 dangerous2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,018 miles
    Test number
    546230876582
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass122,617 miles (+7,391)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    122,617 miles
    Test number
    207233724592
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  12. Pass115,226 miles (+4,467)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    115,226 miles
    Test number
    349783460082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass110,759 miles (+10,433)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    110,759 miles
    Test number
    911293748143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass100,326 miles (+11,709)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    100,326 miles
    Test number
    929329418298
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass88,617 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    88,617 miles
    Test number
    176105631727
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Fail88,617 miles (+19,557)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,617 miles
    Test number
    927043913910
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass69,060 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    69,060 miles
    Test number
    389243214431
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail69,060 miles (+17,122)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,060 miles
    Test number
    795353114211
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass51,938 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    51,938 miles
    Test number
    786058623249
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Fail51,937 miles (+15,438)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,937 miles
    Test number
    158618323252
    • FailureOffside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass36,499 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    36,499 miles
    Test number
    846937222254
    • 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)
    • NoteScrew in offside rear tyre

  22. Fail36,499 miles (+10,258)1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,499 miles
    Test number
    995237822245
    • Repaired at testNearside 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)
    • NoteScrew in offside rear tyre

  23. Pass26,241 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    26,241 miles
    Test number
    678975071125
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

Questions about LP08 EUA

Does LP08 EUA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP08 EUA is valid until 31 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP08 EUA?
The MOT on LP08 EUA is valid until 31 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP08 EUA done?
LP08 EUA was recorded at 172,762 miles at its MOT on 30 Jan 2026, an average of 10,033 miles a year.
Has LP08 EUA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP08 EUA has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LP08 EUA 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 LP08 EUA find?
LP08 EUA passed its latest MOT on 30 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; general under body corrosion.

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