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Ford Focus

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,997 cc

LR08 CHYMOT history

LR08 CHY is a black diesel Ford Focus first used on 10 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 15 Mar 2026 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 169,688 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Mar 2025.

LR08 CHY 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 Mar 2026
Mileage
169,688 mi
At MOT on 1 Mar 2025
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,438 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 CHY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
10 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 CHY was last recorded at 169,688 miles on 1 Mar 2025, 34 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
169,654 miles · 17 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
34 miles
Average per year
7,438 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 169,688 miles
  • 2024 – 164,945 miles
  • 2023 – 157,353 miles
  • 2022 – 149,673 miles
  • 2020 – 143,429 miles
  • 2019 – 135,471 miles
  • 2018 – 126,911 miles
  • 2017 – 124,900 miles
  • 2016 – 123,168 miles
  • 2015 – 110,044 miles
  • 2014 – 98,034 miles
  • 2013 – 90,221 miles
  • 2012 – 80,086 miles
  • 2011 – 65,706 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass169,688 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

22 tests since 9 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass169,688 miles (+34)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    169,688 miles
    Test number
    624627979198
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail169,654 miles (+4,709)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,654 miles
    Test number
    187480896566
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass164,945 miles (+26)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    164,945 miles
    Test number
    985960145933
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail164,919 miles (+7,566)9 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,919 miles
    Test number
    766119880792
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront floors corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass157,353 miles (+66)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    157,353 miles
    Test number
    716249687877
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail157,287 miles (+7,614)1 dangerous3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,287 miles
    Test number
    240140343681
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass149,673 miles (+6,244)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    149,673 miles
    Test number
    140403255338
    • MinorNearside 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass143,429 miles (+7,958)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    143,429 miles
    Test number
    158232299025
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive poss from turbo (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass135,471 miles (+7)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    135,471 miles
    Test number
    828878709007
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle and components signs of corrosion
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield insecure
    • AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorating
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryVarius underbody surface corrosion

  10. Fail135,464 miles (+8,553)4 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,464 miles
    Test number
    585645962408
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • 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))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle and components signs of corrosion
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield insecure
    • AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorating
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryVarius underbody surface corrosion

  11. Pass126,911 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2019
    Odometer
    126,911 miles
    Test number
    518133783568

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail126,911 miles (+2,011)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,911 miles
    Test number
    398635009681
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  13. Pass124,900 miles (+1,732)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2018
    Odometer
    124,900 miles
    Test number
    838630707460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass123,168 miles (+13,124)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2017
    Odometer
    123,168 miles
    Test number
    341834795817
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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. Pass110,044 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2016
    Odometer
    110,044 miles
    Test number
    689732735150
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Fail110,039 miles (+12,005)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,039 miles
    Test number
    666981135173
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Pass98,034 miles (+7,813)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2015
    Odometer
    98,034 miles
    Test number
    107952534183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass90,221 miles (+10,135)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2014
    Odometer
    90,221 miles
    Test number
    296393543419
    • 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)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  19. Pass80,086 miles (+893)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2013
    Odometer
    80,086 miles
    Test number
    166579942184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail79,193 miles1 repaired4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,193 miles
    Test number
    538967462008
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront brake discs pitted

  21. Pass79,193 miles (+13,487)4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    79,193 miles
    Test number
    757517262084
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront brake discs pitted

  22. Pass65,706 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    65,706 miles
    Test number
    426938461065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 CHY

Does LR08 CHY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR08 CHY expired on 15 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR08 CHY?
The MOT on LR08 CHY expired on 15 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR08 CHY done?
LR08 CHY was recorded at 169,688 miles at its MOT on 1 Mar 2025, an average of 7,438 miles a year.
Has LR08 CHY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 CHY has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on LR08 CHY 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 CHY find?
LR08 CHY passed its latest MOT on 1 Mar 2025 with 2 advisories: offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit; oil leak, but not excessive.

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