Ford Focus
Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 1,997 cc
LP08 VUTMOT history
LP08 VUT is a silver diesel Ford Focus first used on 5 Aug 2008. Its MOT is valid until 20 Aug 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 94,813 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 20 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 94,813 mi
- At MOT on 19 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 16 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 4,849 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LP08 VUT
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Focus
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,997 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 5 Aug 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 20 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 19 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LP08 VUT was last recorded at 94,813 miles on 19 Aug 2026, 61 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Aug 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 94,752 miles · 5 Aug 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 61 miles
- Average per year
- 4,849 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 94,813 miles
- 2025 – 90,146 miles
- 2024 – 86,645 miles
- 2023 – 82,142 miles
- 2022 – 77,127 miles
- 2021 – 73,206 miles
- 2020 – 68,500 miles
- 2019 – 64,379 miles
- 2018 – 58,171 miles
- 2017 – 49,959 miles
- 2016 – 41,890 miles
- 2015 – 33,389 miles
- 2014 – 27,740 miles
- 2013 – 26,526 miles
- 2012 – 23,967 miles
- 2011 – 21,571 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass94,813 miles
- MinorRear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced Both (4.3.3 (a) (i))
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.
Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1
Major2 MOTs, 2018–2026
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2026
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Full MOT history
23 tests since 12 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass94,813 miles (+61)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 94,813 miles
- Test number
- 517983396595
- MinorRear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced Both (4.3.3 (a) (i))
Fail94,752 miles (+4,606)1 dangerous4 major2 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,752 miles
- Test number
- 605687884095
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))
Pass90,146 miles (+3,501)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 90,146 miles
- Test number
- 855324600142
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass86,645 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 86,645 miles
- Test number
- 881507680812
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail86,645 miles (+4,503)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,645 miles
- Test number
- 901133452947
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside 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))
Pass82,142 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 82,142 miles
- Test number
- 428843025998
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail82,142 miles (+5,015)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,142 miles
- Test number
- 623992193570
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass77,127 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 77,127 miles
- Test number
- 807843885582
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail77,126 miles (+3,920)4 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,126 miles
- Test number
- 886908613342
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Pass73,206 miles (+9)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 73,206 miles
- Test number
- 268362739329
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail73,197 miles (+4,697)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,197 miles
- Test number
- 886709072357
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
Pass68,500 miles (+4,121)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 68,500 miles
- Test number
- 694932316975
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass64,379 miles (+6,208)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 64,379 miles
- Test number
- 811575747168
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,171 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 58,171 miles
- Test number
- 188363274842
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail58,169 miles (+8,210)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,169 miles
- Test number
- 346974659544
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass49,959 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 49,959 miles
- Test number
- 591889717924
- 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)
Fail49,959 miles (+8,069)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,959 miles
- Test number
- 478594636185
- FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- 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)
Pass41,890 miles (+8,501)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 41,890 miles
- Test number
- 631267389122
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,389 miles (+5,649)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 33,389 miles
- Test number
- 909393615265
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,740 miles (+1,214)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 27,740 miles
- Test number
- 729806994107
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,526 miles (+2,559)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 26,526 miles
- Test number
- 106533803245
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,967 miles (+2,396)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 23,967 miles
- Test number
- 546772492170
- NoteFront tyres worn edges of tread
Pass21,571 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 21,571 miles
- Test number
- 479533991103
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LP08 VUT
- Does LP08 VUT currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP08 VUT is valid until 20 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LP08 VUT?
- The MOT on LP08 VUT is valid until 20 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LP08 VUT done?
- LP08 VUT was recorded at 94,813 miles at its MOT on 19 Aug 2026, an average of 4,849 miles a year.
- Has LP08 VUT ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LP08 VUT has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Aug 2026.
- Has the mileage on LP08 VUT 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 VUT find?
- LP08 VUT passed its latest MOT on 19 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect: rear stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced both.
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