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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 2009 · 1,596 cc

LR08 HALMOT history

LR08 HAL is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 6 Apr 2009. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jan 2027 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 131,170 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jan 2026.

LR08 HAL blue Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Jan 2027
Mileage
131,170 mi
At MOT on 6 Jan 2026
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,282 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 HAL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
6 Apr 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 HAL was last recorded at 131,170 miles on 6 Jan 2026, 5,808 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,362 miles · 17 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
5,808 miles
Average per year
7,282 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 131,170 miles
  • 2024 – 125,362 miles
  • 2023 – 118,815 miles
  • 2022 – 110,235 miles
  • 2021 – 101,555 miles
  • 2020 – 95,035 miles
  • 2019 – 87,363 miles
  • 2018 – 78,128 miles
  • 2017 – 69,156 miles
  • 2016 – 61,313 miles
  • 2015 – 53,837 miles
  • 2014 – 45,867 miles
  • 2013 – 40,004 miles
  • 2012 – 30,601 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,170 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))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

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Slight oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking / perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

25 tests since 16 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,170 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    131,170 miles
    Test number
    112421742172
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail131,170 miles (+5,808)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,170 miles
    Test number
    207755921208
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorFront Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass125,362 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    125,362 miles
    Test number
    673373628441
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Oil leak coming from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail125,362 miles (+6,547)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,362 miles
    Test number
    894593517768
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Oil leak coming from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass118,815 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    118,815 miles
    Test number
    303658767829
    • 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  6. Fail118,813 miles (+8,578)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,813 miles
    Test number
    101305510459
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNSR stop/tail lights slightly discoloured
    • 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 rear bush on arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight oil leaks

  7. Pass110,235 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    110,235 miles
    Test number
    350878242139
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking / perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  8. Fail110,232 miles (+8,677)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,232 miles
    Test number
    437102853250
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft securing bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light orange in colour (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking / perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  9. Pass101,555 miles (+6,520)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    101,555 miles
    Test number
    541090747434
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass95,035 miles (+7,672)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    95,035 miles
    Test number
    134991156799
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak

  11. Pass87,363 miles (+9,235)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    87,363 miles
    Test number
    611905054670
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Offside rear sidelight/stop light slightly discoloured
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  12. Pass78,128 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    78,128 miles
    Test number
    190720845718

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail78,125 miles (+8,969)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,125 miles
    Test number
    143231468952
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit and has flat spots on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit and has flat spots on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass69,156 miles (+7,843)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    69,156 miles
    Test number
    207786551432
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Pass61,313 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    61,313 miles
    Test number
    551567298677
    • AdvisoryNearside front flexy brake pipe slightly twisted

  16. Fail61,303 miles (+7,466)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,303 miles
    Test number
    733607100221
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside front flexy brake pipe slightly twisted

  17. Pass53,837 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    53,837 miles
    Test number
    408187313791

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail53,837 miles (+2,065)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,837 miles
    Test number
    290032312701
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  19. Pass51,772 miles (+5,905)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    51,772 miles
    Test number
    507795425235
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edges

  20. Pass45,867 miles (+5,863)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    45,867 miles
    Test number
    215516824293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass40,004 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    40,004 miles
    Test number
    648471843223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass39,997 miles (+1,751)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2014
    Odometer
    39,997 miles
    Test number
    408880753197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass38,246 miles (+7,645)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    38,246 miles
    Test number
    937120973096
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  24. Pass30,601 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    30,601 miles
    Test number
    926466472079
    • NoteOil leak

  25. Fail30,601 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,601 miles
    Test number
    955586772042
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteOil leak

Questions about LR08 HAL

Does LR08 HAL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 HAL is valid until 5 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR08 HAL?
The MOT on LR08 HAL is valid until 5 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR08 HAL done?
LR08 HAL was recorded at 131,170 miles at its MOT on 6 Jan 2026, an average of 7,282 miles a year.
Has LR08 HAL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 HAL has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LR08 HAL 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 HAL find?
LR08 HAL passed its latest MOT on 6 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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