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Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 1,753 cc

LR08 HSVMOT history

LR08 HSV is a silver diesel Ford Focus first used on 16 Apr 2008. Its MOT expired on 12 Jan 2025 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 176,102 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jan 2024.

LR08 HSV silver Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 12 Jan 2025
Mileage
176,102 mi
At MOT on 3 Jan 2024
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
10,544 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 HSV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,753 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
16 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
3 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 HSV was last recorded at 176,102 miles on 3 Jan 2024, 18,310 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
157,792 miles · 6 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
18,310 miles
Average per year
10,544 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 176,102 miles
  • 2023 – 157,792 miles
  • 2022 – 141,923 miles
  • 2021 – 125,360 miles
  • 2020 – 112,309 miles
  • 2019 – 106,786 miles
  • 2018 – 97,817 miles
  • 2017 – 87,485 miles
  • 2016 – 75,739 miles
  • 2015 – 63,073 miles
  • 2014 – 55,256 miles
  • 2013 – 50,694 miles
  • 2012 – 46,483 miles
  • 2011 – 41,890 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass176,102 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (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.

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

18 tests since 12 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass176,102 miles (+18,310)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    176,102 miles
    Test number
    769632931608
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass157,792 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    157,792 miles
    Test number
    603871316269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail157,792 miles (+15,869)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,792 miles
    Test number
    539513949934
    • MajorEngine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass141,923 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    141,923 miles
    Test number
    171554942622
    • AdvisoryOil level low

  5. Fail141,923 miles (+16,563)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,923 miles
    Test number
    327459084286
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorRear Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil level low

  6. Pass125,360 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    125,360 miles
    Test number
    761520622896

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail125,360 miles (+13,051)2 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,360 miles
    Test number
    105869789085
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorCentral Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass112,309 miles (+5,523)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    112,309 miles
    Test number
    222051238605

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass106,786 miles (+8,969)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    106,786 miles
    Test number
    734945085063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass97,817 miles (+10,332)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    97,817 miles
    Test number
    199494789642
    • AdvisoryKNOCKING FROM N/S/F,(suspect engine/gearbox mount)

  11. Pass87,485 miles (+145)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    87,485 miles
    Test number
    510083064700
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  12. Fail87,340 miles (+11,601)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,340 miles
    Test number
    552516367637
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect headlight bulb incorrectly fitted. (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect headlight bulb incorrectly fitted. (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  13. Pass75,739 miles (+12,666)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    75,739 miles
    Test number
    315710652130
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  14. Pass63,073 miles (+7,817)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    63,073 miles
    Test number
    868929195067
    • NoteNearside rear tyre is worn slightly out of shape

  15. Pass55,256 miles (+4,562)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    55,256 miles
    Test number
    627106504117
    • NoteFront tyres bald on edges

  16. Pass50,694 miles (+4,211)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    50,694 miles
    Test number
    845995803162
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass46,483 miles (+4,593)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    46,483 miles
    Test number
    417341302186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass41,890 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    41,890 miles
    Test number
    467852901194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 HSV

Does LR08 HSV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR08 HSV expired on 12 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR08 HSV?
The MOT on LR08 HSV expired on 12 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR08 HSV done?
LR08 HSV was recorded at 176,102 miles at its MOT on 3 Jan 2024, an average of 10,544 miles a year.
Has LR08 HSV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 HSV has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on LR08 HSV 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 HSV find?
LR08 HSV passed its latest MOT on 3 Jan 2024 with 4 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.

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