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Ford Focus

Red · Diesel · 2008 · 1,997 cc

LR08 VFOMOT history

LR08 VFO is a red diesel Ford Focus first used on 10 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 6 Nov 2026 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 120,988 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Nov 2025.

LR08 VFO red Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Focus, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 6 Nov 2026
Mileage
120,988 mi
At MOT on 7 Nov 2025
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,577 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 VFO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
10 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 VFO was last recorded at 120,988 miles on 7 Nov 2025, 1,285 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,703 miles · 1 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,285 miles
Average per year
5,577 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 120,988 miles
  • 2024 – 119,703 miles
  • 2023 – 112,618 miles
  • 2022 – 109,725 miles
  • 2021 – 107,429 miles
  • 2020 – 104,092 miles
  • 2019 – 102,629 miles
  • 2018 – 99,950 miles
  • 2017 – 93,635 miles
  • 2016 – 87,727 miles
  • 2015 – 79,674 miles
  • 2014 – 70,511 miles
  • 2013 – 60,098 miles
  • 2012 – 49,549 miles
  • 2011 – 39,636 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,988 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner 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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBoth front wings corroded
  • AdvisoryBoth sills corroded
  • AdvisoryUnder body corrosion

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass120,988 miles (+1,285)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    120,988 miles
    Test number
    460835914071
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner 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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front wings corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth sills corroded
    • AdvisoryUnder body corrosion

  2. Pass119,703 miles (+7,085)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    119,703 miles
    Test number
    292023757528

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass112,618 miles (+2,893)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    112,618 miles
    Test number
    747248437000
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass109,725 miles (+2,296)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    109,725 miles
    Test number
    910820624868

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass107,429 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    107,429 miles
    Test number
    915331618232
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail107,428 miles (+3,336)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,428 miles
    Test number
    496561724477
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass104,092 miles (+1,463)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    104,092 miles
    Test number
    251560525252
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass102,629 miles (+2,679)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    102,629 miles
    Test number
    225946332280
    • AdvisoryOffside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass99,950 miles (+6,315)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    99,950 miles
    Test number
    914229712528
    • AdvisoryNearside Front TYRE worn heavily on outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Outer bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryUpper & lower engine bay covers fitted some items maybe obscured from view

  10. Pass93,635 miles (+5,908)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    93,635 miles
    Test number
    154729008633

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass87,727 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    87,727 miles
    Test number
    613505941862
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail87,727 miles (+8,053)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,727 miles
    Test number
    639900604618
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass79,674 miles (+9,163)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    79,674 miles
    Test number
    667462795064
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass70,511 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    70,511 miles
    Test number
    929341594053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail70,511 miles (+10,413)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,511 miles
    Test number
    665421494083
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

  16. Pass60,098 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    60,098 miles
    Test number
    395763893025
    • 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)

  17. Fail60,093 miles (+10,544)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,093 miles
    Test number
    885853893092
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • 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. Pass49,549 miles (+9,913)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    49,549 miles
    Test number
    338797282043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail39,636 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,636 miles
    Test number
    449917691057
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

  20. Pass39,636 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    39,636 miles
    Test number
    515707491089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 VFO

Does LR08 VFO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 VFO is valid until 6 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LR08 VFO?
The MOT on LR08 VFO is valid until 6 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 VFO done?
LR08 VFO was recorded at 120,988 miles at its MOT on 7 Nov 2025, an average of 5,577 miles a year.
Has LR08 VFO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 VFO has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on LR08 VFO 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 VFO find?
LR08 VFO passed its latest MOT on 7 Nov 2025 with 8 advisories: nearside front inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear coil spring corroded; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 5 more.

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