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Ford Focus

White · Diesel · 2008 · 1,560 cc

LR08 UTLMOT history

LR08 UTL is a white diesel Ford Focus first used on 10 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 10 Sept 2027 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 109,419 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Sept 2026.

LR08 UTL white Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Sept 2027
Mileage
109,419 mi
At MOT on 11 Sept 2026
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,121 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 UTL
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
10 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 UTL was last recorded at 109,419 miles on 11 Sept 2026, 973 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,446 miles · 12 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
973 miles
Average per year
7,121 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 109,419 miles
  • 2024 – 108,446 miles
  • 2023 – 104,452 miles
  • 2021 – 101,172 miles
  • 2020 – 98,113 miles
  • 2019 – 94,383 miles
  • 2018 – 88,862 miles
  • 2017 – 72,972 miles
  • 2016 – 50,718 miles
  • 2014 – 37,098 miles
  • 2013 – 26,895 miles
  • 2012 – 16,482 miles
  • 2011 – 3,982 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,419 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Exhaust system corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

22 tests since 4 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,419 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    109,419 miles
    Test number
    724155924074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail109,419 miles (+973)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,419 miles
    Test number
    322665642444
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass108,446 miles (+3,994)3 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    108,446 miles
    Test number
    154128936449
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system & back box corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass104,452 miles (+7)13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    104,452 miles
    Test number
    577819927551
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail104,445 miles (+3,273)6 major17 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,445 miles
    Test number
    165128519756
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values limit 2.50 (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass101,172 miles (+3,059)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    101,172 miles
    Test number
    644724513808
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass98,113 miles (+3,730)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    98,113 miles
    Test number
    119381899276
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass94,383 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    94,383 miles
    Test number
    690103338140
    • MinorNearside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail94,383 miles (+5,521)3 repaired2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,383 miles
    Test number
    623756769072
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass88,862 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    88,862 miles
    Test number
    521962084447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail88,860 miles (+15,888)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,860 miles
    Test number
    185871217620
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass72,972 miles (+34)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    72,972 miles
    Test number
    223575652007
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak By number two injecter.

  13. Fail72,938 miles (+22,220)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,938 miles
    Test number
    927409720714
    • FailureFront Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak By number two injecter.

  14. Pass50,718 miles (+359)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    50,718 miles
    Test number
    638624929702
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryOil level low.
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWear to front tyres.

  15. Fail50,359 miles (+13,261)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,359 miles
    Test number
    546717413424
    • FailureNearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended Wishbone rear bush (2.4.F.3)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryOil level low.
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWear to front tyres.

  16. Pass37,098 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    37,098 miles
    Test number
    477546824403
    • 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)

  17. Fail37,098 miles (+10,203)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,098 miles
    Test number
    266066524311
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • 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)

  18. Pass26,895 miles (+10,413)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    26,895 miles
    Test number
    115952633339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass16,482 miles (+12,500)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    16,482 miles
    Test number
    119088222359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass3,982 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    3,982 miles
    Test number
    826195121360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    367535691005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. FailMileage not read2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    177054591052
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Questions about LR08 UTL

Does LR08 UTL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 UTL is valid until 10 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR08 UTL?
The MOT on LR08 UTL is valid until 10 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR08 UTL done?
LR08 UTL was recorded at 109,419 miles at its MOT on 11 Sept 2026, an average of 7,121 miles a year.
Has LR08 UTL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 UTL has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LR08 UTL 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 UTL find?
LR08 UTL passed its latest MOT on 11 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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