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Ford Focus

Red · Petrol · 2008 · 2,521 cc

LR08 LFTMOT history

LR08 LFT is a red petrol Ford Focus first used on 28 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 30 Nov 2026 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 124,967 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Dec 2025.

LR08 LFT red Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Nov 2026
Mileage
124,967 mi
At MOT on 1 Dec 2025
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,002 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 LFT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,521 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
28 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 LFT was last recorded at 124,967 miles on 1 Dec 2025, 1,644 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,323 miles · 26 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,644 miles
Average per year
7,002 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 124,967 miles
  • 2024 – 123,323 miles
  • 2023 – 116,433 miles
  • 2022 – 109,358 miles
  • 2021 – 101,698 miles
  • 2020 – 95,628 miles
  • 2019 – 90,401 miles
  • 2018 – 81,777 miles
  • 2017 – 74,618 miles
  • 2016 – 50,581 miles
  • 2015 – 43,010 miles
  • 2014 – 39,066 miles
  • 2013 – 32,477 miles
  • 2012 – 27,663 miles
  • 2011 – 21,733 miles
  • 2010 – 19,786 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,967 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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 Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side wall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Reversing light does not work

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

24 tests since 23 Nov 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,967 miles (+1,644)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    124,967 miles
    Test number
    693937852383
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass123,323 miles (+6,890)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    123,323 miles
    Test number
    452247483722

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass116,433 miles (+9)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    116,433 miles
    Test number
    716324718647
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Fail116,424 miles (+7,066)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,424 miles
    Test number
    867031666014
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass109,358 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    109,358 miles
    Test number
    564383247455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail109,358 miles (+7,660)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,358 miles
    Test number
    165142878893
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  7. Pass101,698 miles (+6,070)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    101,698 miles
    Test number
    400411496283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass95,628 miles (+5,227)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    95,628 miles
    Test number
    956905100812
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  9. Pass90,401 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    90,401 miles
    Test number
    254576997475
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryReversing light does not work
  10. Fail90,400 miles (+8,623)1 dangerous5 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,400 miles
    Test number
    747573687172
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • 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 Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryReversing light does not work
  11. Pass81,777 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    81,777 miles
    Test number
    212102060615

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail81,777 miles (+7,159)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,777 miles
    Test number
    473851657798
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  13. Pass74,618 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    74,618 miles
    Test number
    598990586106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail74,618 miles (+24,037)1 dangerous1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,618 miles
    Test number
    916455313632
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm no tread to measure (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.8mm abnormal wear on outside edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.26mm abnormal wear on outside edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUnder tray insecure at front edges
  15. Pass50,581 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    50,581 miles
    Test number
    873011175991
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryNew plates cable tied to original plates
  16. Fail50,581 miles (+162)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,581 miles
    Test number
    253361905787
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryNew plates cable tied to original plates
  17. Fail50,419 miles (+7,409)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,419 miles
    Test number
    522750882964
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
  18. Pass43,010 miles (+3,944)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    43,010 miles
    Test number
    336303965048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass39,066 miles (+6,589)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    39,066 miles
    Test number
    126575464178
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  20. Pass32,477 miles (+4,814)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    32,477 miles
    Test number
    576822273033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass27,663 miles (+5,930)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    27,663 miles
    Test number
    919454482051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass21,733 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    21,733 miles
    Test number
    127303281427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail21,733 miles (+1,947)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,733 miles
    Test number
    376063681051
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
  24. Pass19,786 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    19,786 miles
    Test number
    561017420325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 LFT

Does LR08 LFT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 LFT is valid until 30 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LR08 LFT?
The MOT on LR08 LFT is valid until 30 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR08 LFT done?
LR08 LFT was recorded at 124,967 miles at its MOT on 1 Dec 2025, an average of 7,002 miles a year.
Has LR08 LFT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 LFT has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on LR08 LFT 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 LFT find?
LR08 LFT passed its latest MOT on 1 Dec 2025 with 6 advisories: nearside front coil spring corroded; nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt; nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 3 more.

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