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Ford Focus

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,560 cc

LP08 VVDMOT history

LP08 VVD is a black diesel Ford Focus first used on 1 Aug 2008. Its MOT expired on 15 Aug 2026 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 212,947 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Aug 2026.

LP08 VVD black Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Focus, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 15 Aug 2026
Mileage
212,947 mi
At MOT on 11 Aug 2026
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
9,603 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP08 VVD
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
1 Aug 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Aug 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LP08 VVD was last recorded at 212,947 miles on 11 Aug 2026, 5,747 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
207,200 miles · 16 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
5,747 miles
Average per year
9,603 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 212,947 miles
  • 2025 – 207,200 miles
  • 2024 – 171,698 miles
  • 2023 – 166,458 miles
  • 2022 – 166,134 miles
  • 2020 – 165,508 miles
  • 2019 – 158,550 miles
  • 2018 – 147,712 miles
  • 2017 – 134,069 miles
  • 2016 – 122,459 miles
  • 2015 – 109,716 miles
  • 2014 – 99,750 miles
  • 2013 – 87,457 miles
  • 2012 – 76,571 miles
  • 2011 – 66,794 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail212,947 miles
  • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
  • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2018

  • Exhaust silencer outer skin corroded through

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

20 tests since 23 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail212,947 miles (+5,747)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    212,947 miles
    Test number
    604714079064
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass207,200 miles (+35,502)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    207,200 miles
    Test number
    425254954435
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass171,698 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    171,698 miles
    Test number
    304875847116
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Fail171,690 miles (+5,232)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,690 miles
    Test number
    135346688639
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass166,458 miles (+324)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    166,458 miles
    Test number
    125763789059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail166,134 miles (+626)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,134 miles
    Test number
    638421599452
    • MajorBonnet primary retaining device ineffective unable to inspect under bonnet (3.1 (c))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass165,508 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2021
    Odometer
    165,508 miles
    Test number
    333173362847

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail165,508 miles (+6,958)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,508 miles
    Test number
    604948365599
    • MajorOffside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass158,550 miles (+10,838)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    158,550 miles
    Test number
    723922146888
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass147,712 miles (+171)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    147,712 miles
    Test number
    521565336589
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Fail147,541 miles (+13,472)3 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,541 miles
    Test number
    894317076973
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass134,069 miles (+56)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    134,069 miles
    Test number
    224406158507
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer outer skin corroded through

  13. Fail134,013 miles (+11,554)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,013 miles
    Test number
    246545451141
    • FailureNearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer outer skin corroded through

  14. Pass122,459 miles (+12,743)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    122,459 miles
    Test number
    817900883585
    • AdvisoryTrailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer outer skin corroded through

  15. Pass109,716 miles (+9,966)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    109,716 miles
    Test number
    179009625410
    • NoteCentre exhaust casing breaking away

  16. Pass99,750 miles (+12,293)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    99,750 miles
    Test number
    738481734043
    • NoteCentre silencer box has heavy surface corrosion
    • NoteO/s front tyre worn on inside edge

  17. Pass87,457 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    87,457 miles
    Test number
    189455533018
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  18. Fail87,453 miles (+10,882)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,453 miles
    Test number
    499685633067
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  19. Pass76,571 miles (+9,777)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    76,571 miles
    Test number
    278768132035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass66,794 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2012
    Odometer
    66,794 miles
    Test number
    926853141180
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LP08 VVD

Does LP08 VVD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LP08 VVD expired on 15 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LP08 VVD?
The MOT on LP08 VVD expired on 15 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LP08 VVD done?
LP08 VVD was recorded at 212,947 miles at its MOT on 11 Aug 2026, an average of 9,603 miles a year.
Has LP08 VVD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP08 VVD has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LP08 VVD 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 VVD find?
LP08 VVD failed its latest MOT on 11 Aug 2026 with 3 major defects and 2 advisories: anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate; engine mil inoperative or indicates a malfunction; offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt, and 2 more.

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