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Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,560 cc

LR08 VFWMOT history

LR08 VFW is a black diesel Ford Focus first used on 20 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 13 Jul 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 123,112 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jul 2026.

LR08 VFW black Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Jul 2027
Mileage
123,112 mi
At MOT on 13 Jul 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,568 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 VFW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
20 May 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 VFW was last recorded at 123,112 miles on 13 Jul 2026, 16,477 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,635 miles · 9 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
16,477 miles
Average per year
4,568 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 123,112 miles
  • 2025 – 106,635 miles
  • 2024 – 93,881 miles
  • 2023 – 93,331 miles
  • 2022 – 92,254 miles
  • 2021 – 91,979 miles
  • 2020 – 91,630 miles
  • 2019 – 91,095 miles
  • 2018 – 90,444 miles
  • 2017 – 89,824 miles
  • 2016 – 87,827 miles
  • 2015 – 83,014 miles
  • 2014 – 81,210 miles
  • 2013 – 79,002 miles
  • 2012 – 72,132 miles
  • 2011 – 53,817 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,112 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 Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

20 tests since 12 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,112 miles (+16,477)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    123,112 miles
    Test number
    880602491208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass106,635 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    106,635 miles
    Test number
    660379041529
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Fail106,635 miles (+12,754)5 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,635 miles
    Test number
    539993940047
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (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))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass93,881 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    93,881 miles
    Test number
    953562572406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail93,880 miles (+549)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,880 miles
    Test number
    919992961427
    • MajorBonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Pass93,331 miles (+1,077)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    93,331 miles
    Test number
    634419263460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass92,254 miles (+275)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    92,254 miles
    Test number
    644131149188
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass91,979 miles (+349)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    91,979 miles
    Test number
    879970921868
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  9. Pass91,630 miles (+535)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    91,630 miles
    Test number
    561816874004
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Pass91,095 miles (+651)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    91,095 miles
    Test number
    669509954591

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass90,444 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2019
    Odometer
    90,444 miles
    Test number
    825813953716

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail90,444 miles (+620)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,444 miles
    Test number
    976208523369
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  13. Pass89,824 miles (+1,997)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2018
    Odometer
    89,824 miles
    Test number
    280931707328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass87,827 miles (+4,813)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2017
    Odometer
    87,827 miles
    Test number
    343603931406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass83,014 miles (+1,804)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2016
    Odometer
    83,014 miles
    Test number
    289032335472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass81,210 miles (+2,208)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2015
    Odometer
    81,210 miles
    Test number
    135866134108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail79,002 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,002 miles
    Test number
    499237633189
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
  18. Pass79,002 miles (+6,870)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2014
    Odometer
    79,002 miles
    Test number
    999057933132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass72,132 miles (+18,315)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2013
    Odometer
    72,132 miles
    Test number
    547456712188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass53,817 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2012
    Odometer
    53,817 miles
    Test number
    289752531192
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about LR08 VFW

Does LR08 VFW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 VFW is valid until 13 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR08 VFW?
The MOT on LR08 VFW is valid until 13 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR08 VFW done?
LR08 VFW was recorded at 123,112 miles at its MOT on 13 Jul 2026, an average of 4,568 miles a year.
Has LR08 VFW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 VFW has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on LR08 VFW 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 VFW find?
LR08 VFW passed its latest MOT on 13 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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