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Ford Focus

White · Diesel · 2008 · 1,560 cc

LR08 UTFMOT history

LR08 UTF is a white diesel Ford Focus first used on 1 May 2008. Its MOT expired on 31 Aug 2024 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 112,449 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Aug 2023.

LR08 UTF white Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Focus, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 31 Aug 2024
Mileage
112,449 mi
At MOT on 18 Aug 2023
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,203 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 UTF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
1 May 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
18 Aug 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 UTF was last recorded at 112,449 miles on 18 Aug 2023, 12 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,437 miles · 16 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
12 miles
Average per year
6,203 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 112,449 miles
  • 2022 – 109,816 miles
  • 2021 – 107,606 miles
  • 2020 – 106,113 miles
  • 2019 – 103,347 miles
  • 2018 – 100,516 miles
  • 2017 – 96,722 miles
  • 2016 – 90,720 miles
  • 2015 – 82,202 miles
  • 2014 – 70,774 miles
  • 2013 – 59,023 miles
  • 2012 – 47,778 miles
  • 2011 – 34,868 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,449 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNo reverse lightsRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

17 tests since 14 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,449 miles (+12)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    112,449 miles
    Test number
    900114862997
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNo reverse lights

  2. Fail112,437 miles (+2,621)1 dangerous1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,437 miles
    Test number
    974039320887
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link gaiter split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNo reverse lights

  3. Pass109,816 miles (+2,210)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    109,816 miles
    Test number
    986159810191
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  4. Pass107,606 miles (+1,493)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    107,606 miles
    Test number
    523275614722
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust heat shield insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass106,113 miles (+2,766)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    106,113 miles
    Test number
    581926900594
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Pass103,347 miles (+2,831)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    103,347 miles
    Test number
    483706213570

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass100,516 miles (+39)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    100,516 miles
    Test number
    368794897331
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield insecure

  8. Fail100,477 miles (+3,755)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,477 miles
    Test number
    621032777797
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield insecure

  9. Pass96,722 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    96,722 miles
    Test number
    213267846324
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Fail96,722 miles (+6,002)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,722 miles
    Test number
    113527183601
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass90,720 miles (+8,518)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    90,720 miles
    Test number
    367625123931

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass82,202 miles (+11,428)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    82,202 miles
    Test number
    156334345071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass70,774 miles (+11,751)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    70,774 miles
    Test number
    135861744483
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCentre exhaust outer skin corroded

  14. Pass59,023 miles (+11,245)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    59,023 miles
    Test number
    689743043075
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass47,778 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    47,778 miles
    Test number
    865944042044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail47,778 miles (+12,910)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,778 miles
    Test number
    457724842038
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

  17. Pass34,868 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    34,868 miles
    Test number
    327205541030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 UTF

Does LR08 UTF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR08 UTF expired on 31 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR08 UTF?
The MOT on LR08 UTF expired on 31 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR08 UTF done?
LR08 UTF was recorded at 112,449 miles at its MOT on 18 Aug 2023, an average of 6,203 miles a year.
Has LR08 UTF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 UTF has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on LR08 UTF 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 UTF find?
LR08 UTF passed its latest MOT on 18 Aug 2023 with 8 advisories: nearside front inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; offside front inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 5 more.

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