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Ford Focus

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 1,997 cc

LR08 VFFMOT history

LR08 VFF is a grey diesel Ford Focus first used on 8 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 20 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 78,790 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Apr 2026.

LR08 VFF grey Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Apr 2027
Mileage
78,790 mi
At MOT on 21 Apr 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,065 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 VFF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
8 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 VFF was last recorded at 78,790 miles on 21 Apr 2026, 1,699 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,091 miles · 18 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
1,699 miles
Average per year
4,065 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 78,790 miles
  • 2025 – 77,091 miles
  • 2024 – 75,164 miles
  • 2023 – 72,164 miles
  • 2022 – 72,033 miles
  • 2021 – 70,210 miles
  • 2020 – 69,130 miles
  • 2019 – 67,636 miles
  • 2018 – 65,960 miles
  • 2017 – 63,695 miles
  • 2016 – 61,011 miles
  • 2015 – 53,338 miles
  • 2014 – 40,419 miles
  • 2013 – 30,765 miles
  • 2012 – 23,057 miles
  • 2011 – 17,557 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,790 miles

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass78,790 miles (+1,699)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    78,790 miles
    Test number
    578853629193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass77,091 miles (+1,927)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    77,091 miles
    Test number
    576049751905

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass75,164 miles (+3,000)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    75,164 miles
    Test number
    344175586737
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass72,164 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    72,164 miles
    Test number
    592782502327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail72,160 miles (+127)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,160 miles
    Test number
    828181456911
    • DangerousBrake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousBrake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass72,033 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2023
    Odometer
    72,033 miles
    Test number
    927188452839
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail72,033 miles (+1,823)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,033 miles
    Test number
    861884584718
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Control Arm Console Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Control Arm Console Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass70,210 miles13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2022
    Odometer
    70,210 miles
    Test number
    428206674391
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Fail70,210 miles (+1,080)1 repaired13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,210 miles
    Test number
    899400590158
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass69,130 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2021
    Odometer
    69,130 miles
    Test number
    387053880376
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost bush - Significant (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost bush - Significant (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear No. plate loose

  11. Fail69,130 miles (+1,494)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,130 miles
    Test number
    718301430951
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost bush - Significant (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost bush - Significant (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear No. plate loose

  12. Pass67,636 miles (+1,676)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2020
    Odometer
    67,636 miles
    Test number
    763875153140
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH SIGNIFICANTLY WORN,PERISHED,SPLITTING. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH SIGNIFICANTLY WORN,SPLITTING,PERISHED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass65,960 miles (+2,265)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2019
    Odometer
    65,960 miles
    Test number
    604932728230
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16v (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear TYRE SIDEWALL CRACKING, SIGNIFICANTLY.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH SIGNIFICANTLY DETERIOATED (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH SIGNIFICANTLY DETERIOATED. (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass63,695 miles (+2,684)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2018
    Odometer
    63,695 miles
    Test number
    224194563015
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH SIGNIFICANTLY DETERIOATED (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front TYRE SIDEWALL DAMAGED CLOSE TO CORDS 205/55/16 y
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear TYRE SIDEWALL CRACKING
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH SIGNIFICANTLY DETERIOATED (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass61,011 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2017
    Odometer
    61,011 miles
    Test number
    492187818873

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail61,000 miles (+7,662)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,000 miles
    Test number
    816993747903
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  17. Pass53,338 miles (+12,919)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2016
    Odometer
    53,338 miles
    Test number
    939820145159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass40,419 miles (+9,654)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    40,419 miles
    Test number
    578044144061
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  19. Pass30,765 miles (+7,708)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    30,765 miles
    Test number
    477724363094
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  20. Pass23,057 miles (+5,500)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    23,057 miles
    Test number
    317090092094
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  21. Pass17,557 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    17,557 miles
    Test number
    267408081084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 VFF

Does LR08 VFF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 VFF is valid until 20 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR08 VFF?
The MOT on LR08 VFF is valid until 20 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR08 VFF done?
LR08 VFF was recorded at 78,790 miles at its MOT on 21 Apr 2026, an average of 4,065 miles a year.
Has LR08 VFF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 VFF has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on LR08 VFF 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 VFF find?
LR08 VFF passed its latest MOT on 21 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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