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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 1,596 cc

LR08 LEUMOT history

LR08 LEU is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 26 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 21 Jun 2026 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 182,763 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jun 2025.

LR08 LEU blue Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Focus, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 21 Jun 2026
Mileage
182,763 mi
At MOT on 13 Jun 2025
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
11,134 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 LEU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
26 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 LEU was last recorded at 182,763 miles on 13 Jun 2025, 25,875 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
156,888 miles · 14 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
25,875 miles
Average per year
11,134 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 182,763 miles
  • 2024 – 156,888 miles
  • 2023 – 132,230 miles
  • 2022 – 100,248 miles
  • 2020 – 95,690 miles
  • 2019 – 87,050 miles
  • 2018 – 77,095 miles
  • 2017 – 69,529 miles
  • 2016 – 59,184 miles
  • 2015 – 53,222 miles
  • 2014 – 44,134 miles
  • 2013 – 38,853 miles
  • 2012 – 32,858 miles
  • 2011 – 24,554 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass182,763 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
  • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • 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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Heat Shield Insecure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

20 tests since 29 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass182,763 miles2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    182,763 miles
    Test number
    940520628608
    • MinorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • 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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail182,763 miles (+25,875)1 repaired2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,763 miles
    Test number
    673768673784
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • 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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass156,888 miles (+24,658)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    156,888 miles
    Test number
    858888992058
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass132,230 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    132,230 miles
    Test number
    569222766674
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Fail132,230 miles (+31,982)1 repaired2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,230 miles
    Test number
    284055002914
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass100,248 miles (+4,558)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    100,248 miles
    Test number
    692777886231
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass95,690 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    95,690 miles
    Test number
    619374190642
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Heat Shield Insecure

  8. Fail95,690 miles (+8,640)1 dangerous5 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,690 miles
    Test number
    649778900066
    • DangerousOffside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Semi Trailing Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Semi Trailing Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Heat Shield Insecure

  9. Pass87,050 miles (+9,955)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    87,050 miles
    Test number
    681650875356
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass77,095 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    77,095 miles
    Test number
    206630980138
    • MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))
    • AdvisoryOnly 1 of 2 nozzles working in each washer jet but sufficient fluid supplied at time of test
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust heat shield insecure but trapped by exhaust system - strong advise to re-secure loose heat shield asap
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective corroded/broken & insecure so not supporting system (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Fail77,095 miles (+7,566)2 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,095 miles
    Test number
    510789855181
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working Bulb blown (4.2.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working bulb blown (4.2.1 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))
    • AdvisoryOnly 1 of 2 nozzles working in each washer jet but sufficient fluid supplied at time of test
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust heat shield insecure but trapped by exhaust system - strong advise to re-secure loose heat shield asap
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective corroded/broken & insecure so not supporting system (6.1.2 (a))

  12. Pass69,529 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    69,529 miles
    Test number
    398909101864
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly noisy bearing (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly noisy bearing (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (1.4mm usable tread) tyre deteriorated/perished DOT code: 3812 & worn smooth/devoid of tread on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn significantly lower on outer shoulders of tread (size: 205/55R16V)

  13. Fail69,529 miles (+10,345)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,529 miles
    Test number
    163158084246
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working poor connection - may soon need bulb replaced (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly noisy bearing (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly noisy bearing (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (1.4mm usable tread) tyre deteriorated/perished DOT code: 3812 & worn smooth/devoid of tread on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn significantly lower on outer shoulders of tread (size: 205/55R16V)

  14. Pass59,184 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    59,184 miles
    Test number
    505766810750

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail59,184 miles (+5,962)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,184 miles
    Test number
    602106407705
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  16. Pass53,222 miles (+9,088)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    53,222 miles
    Test number
    329655885003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass44,134 miles (+5,281)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    44,134 miles
    Test number
    905740864036
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass38,853 miles (+5,995)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    38,853 miles
    Test number
    625160083063
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass32,858 miles (+8,304)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    32,858 miles
    Test number
    579838782061
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass24,554 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    24,554 miles
    Test number
    465958181025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 LEU

Does LR08 LEU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR08 LEU expired on 21 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR08 LEU?
The MOT on LR08 LEU expired on 21 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR08 LEU done?
LR08 LEU was recorded at 182,763 miles at its MOT on 13 Jun 2025, an average of 11,134 miles a year.
Has LR08 LEU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 LEU has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on LR08 LEU 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 LEU find?
LR08 LEU passed its latest MOT on 13 Jun 2025 with 2 minor defects and 6 advisories: nearside rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface; nearside track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 5 more.

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