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Ford Focus

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,596 cc

LR08 GLVMOT history

LR08 GLV is a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 25 Apr 2008. Its MOT expired on 24 Mar 2025 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 117,820 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Mar 2024.

LR08 GLV black Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 24 Mar 2025
Mileage
117,820 mi
At MOT on 25 Mar 2024
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,817 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 GLV
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
25 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
25 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 GLV was last recorded at 117,820 miles on 25 Mar 2024, 355 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,465 miles · 23 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
355 miles
Average per year
7,817 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 117,820 miles
  • 2023 – 87,436 miles
  • 2022 – 83,781 miles
  • 2021 – 79,868 miles
  • 2020 – 77,207 miles
  • 2019 – 69,650 miles
  • 2018 – 55,828 miles
  • 2017 – 36,586 miles
  • 2016 – 36,534 miles
  • 2015 – 32,099 miles
  • 2014 – 30,259 miles
  • 2013 – 26,628 miles
  • 2012 – 21,726 miles
  • 2011 – 16,305 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,820 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Rear Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

    Minor4 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

21 tests since 31 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,820 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    117,820 miles
    Test number
    748248299256
    • MinorNearside Rear Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail117,810 miles (+345)2 major1 repaired1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,810 miles
    Test number
    962279765841
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail117,465 miles (+30,029)8 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,465 miles
    Test number
    684248784319
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  4. Pass87,436 miles (+3,655)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    87,436 miles
    Test number
    806019445537
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))

  5. Pass83,781 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    83,781 miles
    Test number
    488428055530
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail83,781 miles (+3,913)1 dangerous1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,781 miles
    Test number
    724506479743
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass79,868 miles (+2,661)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    79,868 miles
    Test number
    476652937337
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  8. Pass77,207 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    77,207 miles
    Test number
    314353917761
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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))

  9. Fail77,207 miles (+7,557)1 dangerous1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,207 miles
    Test number
    620172581633
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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))

  10. Pass69,650 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    69,650 miles
    Test number
    606675308957
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush wearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush wearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Fail69,650 miles (+13,822)1 dangerous1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,650 miles
    Test number
    485926696250
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush wearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush wearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass55,828 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    55,828 miles
    Test number
    180104067577

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail55,828 miles (+19,242)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,828 miles
    Test number
    316594012461
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  14. Pass36,586 miles (+52)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    36,586 miles
    Test number
    409818452809

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass36,534 miles (+4,435)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2017
    Odometer
    36,534 miles
    Test number
    565358588618

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass32,099 miles (+1,840)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    32,099 miles
    Test number
    656106655037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail30,259 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,259 miles
    Test number
    239241864418
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  18. Pass30,259 miles (+3,631)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    30,259 miles
    Test number
    756071864123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass26,628 miles (+4,902)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    26,628 miles
    Test number
    288181763422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass21,726 miles (+5,421)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    21,726 miles
    Test number
    808741412193
    • 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)

  21. Pass16,305 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    16,305 miles
    Test number
    876990091069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 GLV

Does LR08 GLV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR08 GLV expired on 24 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR08 GLV?
The MOT on LR08 GLV expired on 24 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR08 GLV done?
LR08 GLV was recorded at 117,820 miles at its MOT on 25 Mar 2024, an average of 7,817 miles a year.
Has LR08 GLV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 GLV has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on LR08 GLV 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 GLV find?
LR08 GLV passed its latest MOT on 25 Mar 2024 with 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: nearside rear rear reflector insecure; nearside front coil spring corroded; nearside front drag link end ball joint has slight play, and 6 more.

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