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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 2,521 cc

LP08 EUVMOT history

LP08 EUV is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 21 Jul 2008. Its MOT is valid until 22 Sept 2027 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 28,983 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Sept 2026.

LP08 EUV blue Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Focus, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 22 Sept 2027
Mileage
28,983 mi
At MOT on 22 Sept 2026
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,260 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP08 EUV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,521 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
21 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP08 EUV was last recorded at 28,983 miles on 22 Sept 2026, 72 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
28,911 miles · 23 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
72 miles
Average per year
1,260 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 28,983 miles
  • 2025 – 28,911 miles
  • 2024 – 28,815 miles
  • 2023 – 28,520 miles
  • 2022 – 28,388 miles
  • 2021 – 28,248 miles
  • 2020 – 28,140 miles
  • 2019 – 27,948 miles
  • 2018 – 27,891 miles
  • 2017 – 27,756 miles
  • 2016 – 27,065 miles
  • 2015 – 25,799 miles
  • 2014 – 24,205 miles
  • 2013 – 18,675 miles
  • 2012 – 15,820 miles
  • 2011 – 9,837 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass28,983 miles
  • AdvisorySubframes and suspension components corroding

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

19 tests since 14 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass28,983 miles (+72)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    28,983 miles
    Test number
    830335985527
    • AdvisorySubframes and suspension components corroding

  2. Pass28,911 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    28,911 miles
    Test number
    848475366180
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  3. Fail28,911 miles (+96)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,911 miles
    Test number
    803723652644
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  4. Pass28,815 miles (+295)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    28,815 miles
    Test number
    639219642530
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass28,520 miles (+132)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    28,520 miles
    Test number
    554921749435
    • AdvisoryEngine Cover and Undershield fitted Obscuring Components
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass28,388 miles (+140)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    28,388 miles
    Test number
    274687893219
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndershields fitted obscuring some components

  7. Pass28,248 miles (+108)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    28,248 miles
    Test number
    428353660720
    • AdvisoryAll Suspension and Steering components Front and rear corroded on underside of vehicle
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass28,140 miles (+192)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    28,140 miles
    Test number
    825870064071
    • AdvisoryFront Under tray obstructing view
    • 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))

  9. Pass27,948 miles (+57)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    27,948 miles
    Test number
    166584332123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass27,891 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    27,891 miles
    Test number
    132773254163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail27,891 miles (+135)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,891 miles
    Test number
    714181951690
    • DangerousNearside Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment track rod end lock nut loose (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment track rod end lock nut loose (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass27,756 miles (+691)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    27,756 miles
    Test number
    811371063192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass27,065 miles (+1,266)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    27,065 miles
    Test number
    629927721485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass25,799 miles (+1,594)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    25,799 miles
    Test number
    785717215287
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass24,205 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    24,205 miles
    Test number
    859176924214
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail24,205 miles (+5,530)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,205 miles
    Test number
    689193324210
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass18,675 miles (+2,855)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    18,675 miles
    Test number
    295404603265
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass15,820 miles (+5,983)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    15,820 miles
    Test number
    139615902220
    • 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)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteNearside rear tyre tread cut/split

  19. Pass9,837 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    9,837 miles
    Test number
    358685891180
    • 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)

Questions about LP08 EUV

Does LP08 EUV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP08 EUV is valid until 22 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP08 EUV?
The MOT on LP08 EUV is valid until 22 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP08 EUV done?
LP08 EUV was recorded at 28,983 miles at its MOT on 22 Sept 2026, an average of 1,260 miles a year.
Has LP08 EUV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP08 EUV has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LP08 EUV 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 EUV find?
LP08 EUV passed its latest MOT on 22 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: subframes and suspension components corroding.

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