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Ford Focus

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,596 cc

LR08 CJFMOT history

LR08 CJF is a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 27 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 7 Feb 2027 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 141,200 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jan 2026.

LR08 CJF black Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Feb 2027
Mileage
141,200 mi
At MOT on 30 Jan 2026
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,444 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 CJF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
27 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 CJF was last recorded at 141,200 miles on 30 Jan 2026, 227 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,973 miles · 23 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
227 miles
Average per year
6,444 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 141,200 miles
  • 2025 – 134,707 miles
  • 2024 – 128,893 miles
  • 2023 – 122,782 miles
  • 2022 – 117,080 miles
  • 2021 – 111,584 miles
  • 2019 – 103,151 miles
  • 2018 – 93,586 miles
  • 2017 – 84,541 miles
  • 2016 – 75,691 miles
  • 2015 – 68,480 miles
  • 2014 – 62,790 miles
  • 2013 – 58,445 miles
  • 2012 – 52,182 miles
  • 2011 – 45,172 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass141,200 miles
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

26 tests since 7 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass141,200 miles (+227)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    141,200 miles
    Test number
    297024485371
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail140,973 miles (+6,266)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,973 miles
    Test number
    301477394279
    • MajorBonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated (3.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Outer Direction indicator not working and lens broken (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill and wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass134,707 miles (+40)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    134,707 miles
    Test number
    846511169409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail134,667 miles (+5,774)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,667 miles
    Test number
    143852069103
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  5. Pass128,893 miles (+6,111)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    128,893 miles
    Test number
    750610872497
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass122,782 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    122,782 miles
    Test number
    959940253668

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail122,781 miles (+5,701)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,781 miles
    Test number
    266192385422
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass117,080 miles (+2)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    117,080 miles
    Test number
    770612850439
    • MinorNearside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail117,078 miles (+5,494)3 dangerous2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,078 miles
    Test number
    865730336971
    • DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass111,584 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    111,584 miles
    Test number
    476384826378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail111,583 miles (+8,432)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,583 miles
    Test number
    672784531580
    • DangerousFront Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  12. Pass103,151 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    103,151 miles
    Test number
    582509203815
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Fail103,150 miles (+9,564)2 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,150 miles
    Test number
    304109230095
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass93,586 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2019
    Odometer
    93,586 miles
    Test number
    494201740627

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail93,585 miles (+9,044)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,585 miles
    Test number
    113319711391
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  16. Pass84,541 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2018
    Odometer
    84,541 miles
    Test number
    947054951282
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn on edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail84,541 miles (+8,850)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,541 miles
    Test number
    420188773644
    • FailureNearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn on edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass75,691 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2017
    Odometer
    75,691 miles
    Test number
    382349990249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail75,691 miles (+7,211)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,691 miles
    Test number
    937586758657
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  20. Pass68,480 miles (+5,690)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    68,480 miles
    Test number
    265862365078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass62,790 miles (+4,345)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    62,790 miles
    Test number
    929510474025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass58,445 miles (+6,263)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    58,445 miles
    Test number
    116345083014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass52,182 miles (+658)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    52,182 miles
    Test number
    856671782019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail51,524 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,524 miles
    Test number
    177831362031
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass51,524 miles (+6,352)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    51,524 miles
    Test number
    397631962039
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass45,172 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    45,172 miles
    Test number
    188336561041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 CJF

Does LR08 CJF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 CJF is valid until 7 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR08 CJF?
The MOT on LR08 CJF is valid until 7 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR08 CJF done?
LR08 CJF was recorded at 141,200 miles at its MOT on 30 Jan 2026, an average of 6,444 miles a year.
Has LR08 CJF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 CJF has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LR08 CJF 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 CJF find?
LR08 CJF passed its latest MOT on 30 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: coil spring corroded all; exhaust mounting defective; nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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