
Ford Focus
Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 1,796 cc
LP08 JCUMOT history
LP08 JCU is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 28 Jun 2008. Its MOT expired on 27 Mar 2026 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 138,073 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Mar 2025.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 27 Mar 2026
- Mileage
- 138,073 mi
- At MOT on 28 Mar 2025
- MOT tests
- 23
- 15 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 7,520 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LP08 JCU
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Focus
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,796 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 28 Jun 2008
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 27 Mar 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 28 Mar 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LP08 JCU was last recorded at 138,073 miles on 28 Mar 2025, 1,902 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Mar 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 136,171 miles · 26 Mar 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 1,902 miles
- Average per year
- 7,520 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 138,073 miles
- 2024 – 136,171 miles
- 2023 – 133,872 miles
- 2021 – 128,773 miles
- 2020 – 125,058 miles
- 2019 – 121,291 miles
- 2018 – 115,282 miles
- 2017 – 108,005 miles
- 2016 – 99,628 miles
- 2015 – 88,776 miles
- 2014 – 74,579 miles
- 2013 – 62,979 miles
- 2012 – 48,358 miles
- 2011 – 34,774 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear axle corroded
- AdvisoryRear exhaust bracket broken
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 Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023
Nearside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
23 tests since 28 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass138,073 miles (+1,902)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 138,073 miles
- Test number
- 614977903725
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear axle corroded
- AdvisoryRear exhaust bracket broken
Pass136,171 miles (+10)2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 136,171 miles
- Test number
- 941164086559
- MinorNearside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail136,161 miles (+2,289)2 major2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,161 miles
- Test number
- 340637855140
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass133,872 miles (+5,099)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 133,872 miles
- Test number
- 137200480951
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryHeat shield insecure near tank
Pass128,773 miles (+5)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 128,773 miles
- Test number
- 837511502497
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective backbox (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail128,768 miles (+3,710)4 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,768 miles
- Test number
- 205420280199
- MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective backbox (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass125,058 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 125,058 miles
- Test number
- 638226059540
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail125,058 miles (+3,767)1 dangerous1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,058 miles
- Test number
- 202209162291
- DangerousBrake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorCoil spring fractured or broken o/s/f/ (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass121,291 miles (+6,009)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 121,291 miles
- Test number
- 502876655200
- AdvisoryOSR AND NSR SEAT BELTS NOT CHECKED DUE TO CHILD SEATS BEING FITTED.
Pass115,282 miles (+7,277)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 115,282 miles
- Test number
- 924768486819
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass108,005 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 108,005 miles
- Test number
- 306077575000
- AdvisoryFront Both front tyres worn on inside edges, poor condition
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs corroded on inner surfaces (3.5.1i)
Fail108,005 miles (+8,377)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,005 miles
- Test number
- 900524331980
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryFront Both front tyres worn on inside edges, poor condition
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs corroded on inner surfaces (3.5.1i)
Pass99,628 miles (+10,852)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 99,628 miles
- Test number
- 920842312669
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass88,776 miles (+27)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 88,776 miles
- Test number
- 919441595126
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail88,749 miles (+14,170)3 failures2 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,749 miles
- Test number
- 777360295125
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- 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)
- NoteAdded 1.5 litres of oil to engine before test.
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass74,579 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 74,579 miles
- Test number
- 247111194141
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail74,579 miles (+11,600)7 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,579 miles
- Test number
- 237481594177
- FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass62,979 miles (+14,621)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 62,979 miles
- Test number
- 507760893115
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,358 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 48,358 miles
- Test number
- 796552382140
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail48,358 miles (+13,584)2 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,358 miles
- Test number
- 178071082127
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
- NoteN/side rear tyre wearing on outside edge
Pass34,774 miles (+93)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 34,774 miles
- Test number
- 646635091101
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,681 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 34,681 miles
- Test number
- 245979971148
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail34,681 miles3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 34,681 miles
- Test number
- 829569671133
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Questions about LP08 JCU
- Does LP08 JCU currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LP08 JCU expired on 27 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LP08 JCU?
- The MOT on LP08 JCU expired on 27 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LP08 JCU done?
- LP08 JCU was recorded at 138,073 miles at its MOT on 28 Mar 2025, an average of 7,520 miles a year.
- Has LP08 JCU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LP08 JCU has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Mar 2024.
- Has the mileage on LP08 JCU 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 JCU find?
- LP08 JCU passed its latest MOT on 28 Mar 2025 with 5 advisories: offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear outer tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/18, and 2 more.
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