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Ford Focus

Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,798 cc

LR08 LBLMOT history

LR08 LBL is a silver petrol Ford Focus first used on 31 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 22 Mar 2025 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 133,982 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Mar 2024.

LR08 LBL silver Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Focus, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 22 Mar 2025
Mileage
133,982 mi
At MOT on 23 Mar 2024
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,207 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 LBL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,798 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
31 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
23 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 LBL was last recorded at 133,982 miles on 23 Mar 2024, 2,871 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,111 miles · 30 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
2,871 miles
Average per year
9,207 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 133,982 miles
  • 2022 – 131,111 miles
  • 2021 – 129,592 miles
  • 2020 – 128,163 miles
  • 2019 – 124,149 miles
  • 2018 – 117,851 miles
  • 2017 – 111,530 miles
  • 2016 – 90,810 miles
  • 2015 – 66,162 miles
  • 2014 – 52,826 miles
  • 2013 – 40,686 miles
  • 2011 – 20,849 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,982 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Has multiple cuts on the outer wall of tyre. (5.2.3 (d) (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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Rear heat sheild

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass133,982 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    133,982 miles
    Test number
    502716230989
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Has multiple cuts on the outer wall of tyre. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  2. Fail133,982 miles (+2,871)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,982 miles
    Test number
    882160273326
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Has multiple cuts on the outer wall of tyre. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  3. Pass131,111 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    131,111 miles
    Test number
    931774127386
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySurface rust underneath body

  4. Fail131,111 miles (+1,519)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,111 miles
    Test number
    601220642210
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySurface rust underneath body

  5. Pass129,592 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    129,592 miles
    Test number
    233831355900
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Fail129,583 miles (+1,420)1 dangerous5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,583 miles
    Test number
    541921171302
    • DangerousOffside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorDriver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass128,163 miles (+4,014)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    128,163 miles
    Test number
    821461611356
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass124,149 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    124,149 miles
    Test number
    767048116444
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear heat sheild

  9. Fail124,147 miles (+6,296)2 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,147 miles
    Test number
    840082976024
    • 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))
    • MajorFront Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear heat sheild

  10. Pass117,851 miles (+6,321)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    117,851 miles
    Test number
    458758638598
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass111,530 miles (+20,720)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    111,530 miles
    Test number
    683900721031
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  12. Pass90,810 miles (+8,477)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    90,810 miles
    Test number
    857911706460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass82,333 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    82,333 miles
    Test number
    936743153069
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre tread worn uneven on inner and also a cut on inner wall but no cords showing

  14. Fail82,330 miles (+16,168)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,330 miles
    Test number
    423573463355
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre tread worn uneven on inner and also a cut on inner wall but no cords showing

  15. Pass66,162 miles (+13,336)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    66,162 miles
    Test number
    587034715019
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass52,826 miles (+12,140)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    52,826 miles
    Test number
    315927914018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass40,686 miles (+19,837)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    40,686 miles
    Test number
    729033903073
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass20,849 miles (+8,220)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    20,849 miles
    Test number
    608335751398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass12,629 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    12,629 miles
    Test number
    785197411085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 LBL

Does LR08 LBL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR08 LBL expired on 22 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR08 LBL?
The MOT on LR08 LBL expired on 22 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR08 LBL done?
LR08 LBL was recorded at 133,982 miles at its MOT on 23 Mar 2024, an average of 9,207 miles a year.
Has LR08 LBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 LBL has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on LR08 LBL 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 LBL find?
LR08 LBL passed its latest MOT on 23 Mar 2024 with 2 advisories: offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play; offside front tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords has multiple cuts on the outer wall of tyre..

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