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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.

LP08 JCU blue Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass138,073 miles
  • 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

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 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.

  1. 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
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. Pass125,058 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    125,058 miles
    Test number
    638226059540

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. 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))
  9. 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.
  10. Pass115,282 miles (+7,277)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    115,282 miles
    Test number
    924768486819

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. 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)
  12. 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)
  13. Pass99,628 miles (+10,852)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    99,628 miles
    Test number
    920842312669

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. 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
  15. 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
  16. Pass74,579 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    74,579 miles
    Test number
    247111194141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. 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)
  18. Pass62,979 miles (+14,621)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    62,979 miles
    Test number
    507760893115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass48,358 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    48,358 miles
    Test number
    796552382140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. 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
  21. Pass34,774 miles (+93)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    34,774 miles
    Test number
    646635091101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass34,681 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    34,681 miles
    Test number
    245979971148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. 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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