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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 1,596 cc

LP08 RBYMOT history

LP08 RBY is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 8 Aug 2008. Its MOT expired on 29 Jan 2022 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 158,267 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Mar 2022.

LP08 RBY blue Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Focus, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 29 Jan 2022
Mileage
158,267 mi
At MOT on 11 Mar 2022
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
10,646 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP08 RBY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
8 Aug 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Jan 2022
Latest MOT test
11 Mar 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

LP08 RBY was last recorded at 158,267 miles on 11 Mar 2022, 157 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Feb 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
158,110 miles · 1 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
157 miles
Average per year
10,646 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 158,267 miles
  • 2021 – 149,079 miles
  • 2019 – 128,776 miles
  • 2018 – 115,090 miles
  • 2017 – 97,907 miles
  • 2016 – 82,637 miles
  • 2015 – 72,404 miles
  • 2014 – 69,173 miles
  • 2013 – 59,428 miles
  • 2012 – 48,920 miles
  • 2011 – 44,152 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail158,267 miles
  • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
  • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
  • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
  • MajorWindscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
  • MinorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

What MOT failures 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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

16 tests since 22 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail158,267 miles (+157)1 dangerous8 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,267 miles
    Test number
    142738136294
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Fail158,110 miles (+9,031)2 dangerous8 major3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,110 miles
    Test number
    309449792988
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of an obligatory external mirror (3.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Parking brake inoperative on one side both side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both side (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cover missing (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass149,079 miles (+20,303)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    149,079 miles
    Test number
    524750052149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass128,776 miles (+13,686)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    128,776 miles
    Test number
    503721581215
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Just out of swept area. less then 10mm crack. (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass115,090 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    115,090 miles
    Test number
    547815277033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail115,090 miles (+17,183)1 dangerous6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,090 miles
    Test number
    841843941408
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Position lamp not working both side (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both side (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass97,907 miles (+15,270)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    97,907 miles
    Test number
    274756715615
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  8. Pass82,637 miles (+10,233)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    82,637 miles
    Test number
    365248320766

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass72,404 miles (+3,231)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    72,404 miles
    Test number
    997605205207
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass69,173 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    69,173 miles
    Test number
    195417404216
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteA/c belt is no good

  11. Fail69,173 miles (+487)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,173 miles
    Test number
    955447504245
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteA/c belt is no good

  12. Pass68,686 miles (+264)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2015
    Odometer
    68,686 miles
    Test number
    957414634186
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edges
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn on inner edges

  13. Fail68,422 miles (+8,994)4 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,422 miles
    Test number
    588789314146
    • FailureFront Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edges
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn on inner edges

  14. Pass59,428 miles (+10,508)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2014
    Odometer
    59,428 miles
    Test number
    288062423155
    • AdvisoryFront position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteFront brake discs pitted

  15. Pass48,920 miles (+4,768)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2013
    Odometer
    48,920 miles
    Test number
    909564322134
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass44,152 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    44,152 miles
    Test number
    315733571146
    • 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)

Questions about LP08 RBY

Does LP08 RBY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LP08 RBY expired on 29 Jan 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LP08 RBY?
The MOT on LP08 RBY expired on 29 Jan 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LP08 RBY done?
LP08 RBY was recorded at 158,267 miles at its MOT on 11 Mar 2022, an average of 10,646 miles a year.
Has LP08 RBY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP08 RBY has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on LP08 RBY 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 RBY find?
LP08 RBY failed its latest MOT on 11 Mar 2022 with 1 dangerous defect, 8 major defects, 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value; engine mil inoperative or indicates a malfunction; nearside headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted, and 10 more.

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