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Ford Focus

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,596 cc

LP08 VTFMOT history

LP08 VTF is a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 4 Aug 2008. Its MOT is valid until 23 Sept 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 120,172 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Sept 2026.

LP08 VTF black Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Sept 2027
Mileage
120,172 mi
At MOT on 24 Sept 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,566 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP08 VTF
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
4 Aug 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP08 VTF was last recorded at 120,172 miles on 24 Sept 2026, 4,191 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,981 miles · 8 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
4,191 miles
Average per year
5,566 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 120,172 miles
  • 2025 – 115,981 miles
  • 2024 – 111,756 miles
  • 2023 – 103,213 miles
  • 2022 – 95,979 miles
  • 2021 – 88,466 miles
  • 2020 – 83,857 miles
  • 2019 – 80,341 miles
  • 2018 – 75,997 miles
  • 2017 – 71,423 miles
  • 2016 – 67,965 miles
  • 2015 – 62,955 miles
  • 2014 – 58,339 miles
  • 2013 – 52,536 miles
  • 2012 – 46,274 miles
  • 2011 – 35,552 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,172 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides on the inside edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

22 tests since 12 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,172 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    120,172 miles
    Test number
    543124401547
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides on the inside edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail120,172 miles (+4,191)1 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,172 miles
    Test number
    756007834042
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides on the inside edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass115,981 miles (+4,225)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    115,981 miles
    Test number
    441095083635
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass111,756 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    111,756 miles
    Test number
    849665755584

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail111,751 miles (+8,538)1 dangerous1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,751 miles
    Test number
    784365044438
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass103,213 miles (+7,234)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    103,213 miles
    Test number
    386827336725
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass95,979 miles (+7,513)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    95,979 miles
    Test number
    229429528445
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner side (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  8. Pass88,466 miles (+4,609)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    88,466 miles
    Test number
    480349594635
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn low on inside edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn low on inside edge

  9. Pass83,857 miles (+3,516)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    83,857 miles
    Test number
    166318170571
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  10. Pass80,341 miles (+4,344)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    80,341 miles
    Test number
    829940112329
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  11. Pass75,997 miles (+4,574)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    75,997 miles
    Test number
    730532267256
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass71,423 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    71,423 miles
    Test number
    198928068355
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  13. Fail71,421 miles (+3,456)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,421 miles
    Test number
    643453728686
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  14. Pass67,965 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    67,965 miles
    Test number
    890243601630
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail67,965 miles (+5,010)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,965 miles
    Test number
    481314008058
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass62,955 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    62,955 miles
    Test number
    839793005260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail62,955 miles (+4,616)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,955 miles
    Test number
    917303805260
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  18. Pass58,339 miles (+5,803)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    58,339 miles
    Test number
    857766594162
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail52,536 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,536 miles
    Test number
    158872293113
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre sidewall damaged

  20. Pass52,536 miles (+6,262)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    52,536 miles
    Test number
    719652793122
    • NoteOffside rear tyre sidewall damaged

  21. Pass46,274 miles (+10,722)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    46,274 miles
    Test number
    526250802253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass35,552 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    35,552 miles
    Test number
    967813591113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LP08 VTF

Does LP08 VTF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP08 VTF is valid until 23 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP08 VTF?
The MOT on LP08 VTF is valid until 23 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 VTF done?
LP08 VTF was recorded at 120,172 miles at its MOT on 24 Sept 2026, an average of 5,566 miles a year.
Has LP08 VTF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP08 VTF has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LP08 VTF 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 VTF find?
LP08 VTF passed its latest MOT on 24 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides on the inside edges; nearside front lower steering linkage ball joint has slight play, and 3 more.

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