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Ford Focus

Red · Petrol · 2008 · 1,596 cc

LR08 AYHMOT history

LR08 AYH is a red petrol Ford Focus first used on 3 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 23 Oct 2026 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 148,444 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2025.

LR08 AYH red Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 23 Oct 2026
Mileage
148,444 mi
At MOT on 20 Oct 2025
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,329 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 AYH
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
3 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 AYH was last recorded at 148,444 miles on 20 Oct 2025, 4,106 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
144,338 miles · 30 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
4,106 miles
Average per year
7,329 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 148,444 miles
  • 2024 – 144,338 miles
  • 2023 – 138,116 miles
  • 2022 – 131,828 miles
  • 2021 – 118,962 miles
  • 2020 – 113,878 miles
  • 2019 – 105,049 miles
  • 2018 – 97,900 miles
  • 2017 – 93,399 miles
  • 2016 – 89,363 miles
  • 2015 – 84,352 miles
  • 2014 – 73,503 miles
  • 2013 – 64,265 miles
  • 2012 – 55,541 miles
  • 2011 – 41,057 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,444 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear of outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear of outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield insecure

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

19 tests since 24 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,444 miles (+4,106)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    148,444 miles
    Test number
    893903468851
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear of outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear of outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield insecure

  2. Pass144,338 miles (+6,222)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    144,338 miles
    Test number
    784067788421
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass138,116 miles (+6,288)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    138,116 miles
    Test number
    516490630596
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass131,828 miles (+12,866)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    131,828 miles
    Test number
    873520260353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass118,962 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    118,962 miles
    Test number
    203237847941

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail118,959 miles (+5,081)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,959 miles
    Test number
    226829792559
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  7. Pass113,878 miles (+8,829)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    113,878 miles
    Test number
    335805759333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass105,049 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    105,049 miles
    Test number
    762099750964
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail105,049 miles (+7,149)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,049 miles
    Test number
    967010845215
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass97,900 miles (+4,501)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    97,900 miles
    Test number
    389216291993
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face corroded (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass93,399 miles (+4,036)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    93,399 miles
    Test number
    328015856664

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass89,363 miles (+5,011)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    89,363 miles
    Test number
    210080427349
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass84,352 miles (+10,849)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    84,352 miles
    Test number
    768960715100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass73,503 miles (+9,238)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    73,503 miles
    Test number
    579293184017
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  15. Pass64,265 miles (+8,724)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    64,265 miles
    Test number
    226310013158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass55,541 miles (+533)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    55,541 miles
    Test number
    799765512188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass55,008 miles (+13,951)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    55,008 miles
    Test number
    627418252018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass41,057 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    41,057 miles
    Test number
    497035351016
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail41,057 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,057 miles
    Test number
    748475451036
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LR08 AYH

Does LR08 AYH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR08 AYH expired on 23 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR08 AYH?
The MOT on LR08 AYH expired on 23 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR08 AYH done?
LR08 AYH was recorded at 148,444 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2025, an average of 7,329 miles a year.
Has LR08 AYH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 AYH has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Sept 2021.
Has the mileage on LR08 AYH 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 LR08 AYH find?
LR08 AYH passed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2025 with 11 advisories: central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front coil spring corroded; nearside front service brake binding but not excessively, and 8 more.

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