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Ford Focus

White · Diesel · 2008 · 1,560 cc

LR08 UTMMOT history

LR08 UTM is a white diesel Ford Focus first used on 1 May 2008. Its MOT expired on 28 Nov 2025 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 305,298 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Nov 2024.

LR08 UTM white Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 28 Nov 2025
Mileage
305,298 mi
At MOT on 18 Nov 2024
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
16,941 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 UTM
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 28 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
18 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 UTM was last recorded at 305,298 miles on 18 Nov 2024, 16,033 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
289,265 miles · 23 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
16,033 miles
Average per year
16,941 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 305,298 miles
  • 2023 – 289,265 miles
  • 2022 – 272,926 miles
  • 2021 – 257,304 miles
  • 2020 – 242,271 miles
  • 2019 – 230,104 miles
  • 2018 – 214,247 miles
  • 2017 – 198,546 miles
  • 2016 – 184,891 miles
  • 2015 – 173,565 miles
  • 2014 – 149,990 miles
  • 2013 – 128,152 miles
  • 2012 – 105,437 miles
  • 2011 – 82,694 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass305,298 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill pannel corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill pannel corroded (6.1.1 (c) (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.

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Rear exhaust corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2020

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

24 tests since 7 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass305,298 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    305,298 miles
    Test number
    673535349522
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill pannel corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill pannel corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Fail305,298 miles (+16,033)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    305,298 miles
    Test number
    966142015107
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure rear mount broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill pannel corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill pannel corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass289,265 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    289,265 miles
    Test number
    686541516969
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened from bind (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sills/arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor/chassis near trailing arm mounts both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail289,264 miles (+16,338)2 dangerous5 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    289,264 miles
    Test number
    363458325915
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened from bind (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sills/arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor/chassis near trailing arm mounts both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass272,926 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    272,926 miles
    Test number
    234162285496
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Fail272,926 miles (+15,622)1 dangerous1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    272,926 miles
    Test number
    263926694421
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass257,304 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    257,304 miles
    Test number
    647909957853
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust outer casing corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Fail257,303 miles (+15,032)6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    257,303 miles
    Test number
    339633087082
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush on arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust outer casing corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Pass242,271 miles (+12,167)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    242,271 miles
    Test number
    910672245093
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

  10. Pass230,104 miles (+15,857)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    230,104 miles
    Test number
    993333383095
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  11. Pass214,247 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    214,247 miles
    Test number
    257187876218
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

  12. Fail214,247 miles (+15,701)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    214,247 miles
    Test number
    765563600428
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

  13. Pass198,546 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    198,546 miles
    Test number
    612152802977
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

  14. Fail198,546 miles (+13,655)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,546 miles
    Test number
    589820345280
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

  15. Pass184,891 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    184,891 miles
    Test number
    331188488499
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail184,889 miles (+11,324)8 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,889 miles
    Test number
    403600053623
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass173,565 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    173,565 miles
    Test number
    544758079609

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail173,565 miles (+23,575)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,565 miles
    Test number
    548815537790
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  19. Pass149,990 miles (+21,838)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    149,990 miles
    Test number
    129951004335
    • 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)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteFront tyres wearing inside edge
    • NoteOffside front tyre cut not to cord
    • NoteRear exhaust corroded

  20. Pass128,152 miles (+22,715)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    128,152 miles
    Test number
    675805303317
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNearside rear tyre perished

  21. Pass105,437 miles (+22,743)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    105,437 miles
    Test number
    368617502394
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  22. Pass82,694 miles (+9,538)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    82,694 miles
    Test number
    509170091291
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass73,156 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    73,156 miles
    Test number
    685546961022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail73,156 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,156 miles
    Test number
    297586661075
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailurePower steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Questions about LR08 UTM

Does LR08 UTM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR08 UTM expired on 28 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR08 UTM?
The MOT on LR08 UTM expired on 28 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR08 UTM done?
LR08 UTM was recorded at 305,298 miles at its MOT on 18 Nov 2024, an average of 16,941 miles a year.
Has LR08 UTM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 UTM has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LR08 UTM 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 UTM find?
LR08 UTM passed its latest MOT on 18 Nov 2024 with 4 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge; nearside rear lower integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill pannel corroded; offside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge, and 1 more.

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