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Ford Focus

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,798 cc

LR08 LAEMOT history

LR08 LAE is a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 13 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jun 2027 and it has passed 16 of 17 MOT tests, with 51,027 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jun 2026.

LR08 LAE black Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jun 2027
Mileage
51,027 mi
At MOT on 30 Jun 2026
MOT tests
17
16 passed · 1 failed
Per year
3,128 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 LAE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,798 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
13 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 LAE was last recorded at 51,027 miles on 30 Jun 2026, 3,697 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
47,330 miles · 9 May 2025
Between the last two tests
3,697 miles
Average per year
3,128 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 51,027 miles
  • 2025 – 47,330 miles
  • 2024 – 36,168 miles
  • 2023 – 29,972 miles
  • 2022 – 26,489 miles
  • 2021 – 21,274 miles
  • 2020 – 16,383 miles
  • 2019 – 13,730 miles
  • 2018 – 13,011 miles
  • 2017 – 12,215 miles
  • 2016 – 11,221 miles
  • 2015 – 10,262 miles
  • 2014 – 9,282 miles
  • 2013 – 5,457 miles
  • 2012 – 3,478 miles
  • 2011 – 3,148 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass51,027 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

17 tests since 11 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass51,027 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    51,027 miles
    Test number
    209591796772
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  2. Fail51,027 miles (+3,697)1 dangerous1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,027 miles
    Test number
    687018907998
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  3. Pass47,330 miles (+11,162)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2026
    Odometer
    47,330 miles
    Test number
    357280506857
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Has cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  4. Pass36,168 miles (+6,196)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2025
    Odometer
    36,168 miles
    Test number
    387411951748

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass29,972 miles (+3,483)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2024
    Odometer
    29,972 miles
    Test number
    193723954755

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass26,489 miles (+5,215)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2023
    Odometer
    26,489 miles
    Test number
    997291212565
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  7. Pass21,274 miles (+4,891)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2022
    Odometer
    21,274 miles
    Test number
    535210760382
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass16,383 miles (+2,653)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2021
    Odometer
    16,383 miles
    Test number
    111887557643
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass13,730 miles (+719)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    13,730 miles
    Test number
    859717131330
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres badly cracked on sidewall
  10. Pass13,011 miles (+796)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    13,011 miles
    Test number
    198149868284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass12,215 miles (+994)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    12,215 miles
    Test number
    709242935803

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass11,221 miles (+959)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    11,221 miles
    Test number
    129761956150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass10,262 miles (+980)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    10,262 miles
    Test number
    417198165071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass9,282 miles (+3,825)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    9,282 miles
    Test number
    339459564040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass5,457 miles (+1,979)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    5,457 miles
    Test number
    857230973040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass3,478 miles (+330)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    3,478 miles
    Test number
    856405462066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass3,148 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    3,148 miles
    Test number
    489750171091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 LAE

Does LR08 LAE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 LAE is valid until 29 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR08 LAE?
The MOT on LR08 LAE is valid until 29 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR08 LAE done?
LR08 LAE was recorded at 51,027 miles at its MOT on 30 Jun 2026, an average of 3,128 miles a year.
Has LR08 LAE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 LAE has failed 1 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on LR08 LAE 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 LAE find?
LR08 LAE passed its latest MOT on 30 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside inner tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords; offside front inner tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 1 more.

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