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Ford Focus

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,753 cc

LP08 ZRLMOT history

LP08 ZRL is a black diesel Ford Focus first used on 28 Aug 2008. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jul 2027 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 133,350 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jul 2026.

LP08 ZRL black Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Focus, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 20 Jul 2027
Mileage
133,350 mi
At MOT on 16 Jul 2026
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,474 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP08 ZRL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,753 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
28 Aug 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP08 ZRL was last recorded at 133,350 miles on 16 Jul 2026, 4,537 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,813 miles · 3 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
4,537 miles
Average per year
7,474 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 133,350 miles
  • 2025 – 128,813 miles
  • 2024 – 125,248 miles
  • 2023 – 121,704 miles
  • 2022 – 119,692 miles
  • 2021 – 104,205 miles
  • 2018 – 101,428 miles
  • 2017 – 99,044 miles
  • 2016 – 94,867 miles
  • 2015 – 83,156 miles
  • 2014 – 63,965 miles
  • 2013 – 43,541 miles
  • 2012 – 29,093 miles
  • 2011 – 21,359 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,350 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Offside Front Position lamp not working

    Major3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass133,350 miles (+4,537)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    133,350 miles
    Test number
    988533426381
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass128,813 miles (+3,565)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    128,813 miles
    Test number
    194469523247
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass125,248 miles (+3,544)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    125,248 miles
    Test number
    287512955057
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge showing 2.9mm - 205/55 r16 91h (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer skin corroded

  4. Pass121,704 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    121,704 miles
    Test number
    232561888043
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  5. Fail121,704 miles (+2,012)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,704 miles
    Test number
    637128756485
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass119,692 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    119,692 miles
    Test number
    212832596037
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTrays and covers fitted

  7. Fail119,692 miles (+241)2 dangerous5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,692 miles
    Test number
    875739501025
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTrays and covers fitted

  8. Fail119,451 miles (+15,246)3 dangerous7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,451 miles
    Test number
    914704736522
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass104,205 miles (+2,777)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    104,205 miles
    Test number
    111237988770
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))

  10. Pass101,428 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    101,428 miles
    Test number
    337869601502
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low

  11. Fail101,428 miles (+2,384)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,428 miles
    Test number
    339795617019
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low

  12. Pass99,044 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    99,044 miles
    Test number
    955465230894

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail99,044 miles (+4,177)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,044 miles
    Test number
    144438799269
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak

  14. Pass94,867 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    94,867 miles
    Test number
    354124270572
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  15. Fail94,867 miles (+11,711)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,867 miles
    Test number
    513520333148
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  16. Pass83,156 miles (+19,191)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    83,156 miles
    Test number
    200887372261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass63,965 miles (+20,424)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    63,965 miles
    Test number
    246604614243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass43,541 miles (+14,448)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    43,541 miles
    Test number
    285480613223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass29,093 miles (+7,734)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    29,093 miles
    Test number
    389378802251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass21,359 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    21,359 miles
    Test number
    815083901254
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LP08 ZRL

Does LP08 ZRL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP08 ZRL is valid until 20 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP08 ZRL?
The MOT on LP08 ZRL is valid until 20 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP08 ZRL done?
LP08 ZRL was recorded at 133,350 miles at its MOT on 16 Jul 2026, an average of 7,474 miles a year.
Has LP08 ZRL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP08 ZRL has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on LP08 ZRL 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 ZRL find?
LP08 ZRL passed its latest MOT on 16 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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