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Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 1,560 cc

LR08 VGLMOT history

LR08 VGL is a grey diesel Ford Focus first used on 31 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 26 Mar 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 144,835 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Mar 2026.

LR08 VGL grey Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Mar 2027
Mileage
144,835 mi
At MOT on 27 Mar 2026
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,475 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 VGL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
31 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 VGL was last recorded at 144,835 miles on 27 Mar 2026, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
144,825 miles · 23 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
10 miles
Average per year
6,475 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 144,835 miles
  • 2025 – 139,150 miles
  • 2024 – 135,648 miles
  • 2023 – 132,483 miles
  • 2021 – 126,940 miles
  • 2020 – 122,000 miles
  • 2019 – 112,756 miles
  • 2018 – 110,037 miles
  • 2017 – 108,139 miles
  • 2016 – 98,189 miles
  • 2015 – 87,458 miles
  • 2014 – 76,000 miles
  • 2013 – 67,319 miles
  • 2012 – 56,668 miles
  • 2011 – 48,613 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,835 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

Full MOT history

20 tests since 17 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,835 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    144,835 miles
    Test number
    327714294999
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail144,825 miles (+5,675)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,825 miles
    Test number
    683830307200
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass139,150 miles (+3,502)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    139,150 miles
    Test number
    626631853952
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass135,648 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    135,648 miles
    Test number
    427151491350
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • 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))

  5. Fail135,648 miles (+3,165)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,648 miles
    Test number
    320820093919
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • 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))

  6. Pass132,483 miles (+5,543)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    132,483 miles
    Test number
    453396682853
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass126,940 miles (+180)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    126,940 miles
    Test number
    488918918170
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail126,760 miles (+4,760)1 major1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,760 miles
    Test number
    548992139365
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass122,000 miles (+9,244)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    122,000 miles
    Test number
    941445528509
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass112,756 miles (+2,719)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    112,756 miles
    Test number
    862502763421
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass110,037 miles (+1,898)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2019
    Odometer
    110,037 miles
    Test number
    715114890299
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and wearing odd (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass108,139 miles (+9,950)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2018
    Odometer
    108,139 miles
    Test number
    191288686434
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre wearing odd

  13. Pass98,189 miles (+10,731)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2017
    Odometer
    98,189 miles
    Test number
    852055775387
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass87,458 miles (+11,458)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2016
    Odometer
    87,458 miles
    Test number
    249817125148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass76,000 miles (+8,681)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2015
    Odometer
    76,000 miles
    Test number
    176533814143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass67,319 miles (+10,651)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2014
    Odometer
    67,319 miles
    Test number
    426784733121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass56,668 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2013
    Odometer
    56,668 miles
    Test number
    287758502486
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  18. Fail56,668 miles (+8,055)1 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,668 miles
    Test number
    496108302122
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  19. Fail48,613 miles4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,613 miles
    Test number
    166337331180
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  20. Pass48,613 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2012
    Odometer
    48,613 miles
    Test number
    659127331146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 VGL

Does LR08 VGL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 VGL is valid until 26 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR08 VGL?
The MOT on LR08 VGL is valid until 26 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR08 VGL done?
LR08 VGL was recorded at 144,835 miles at its MOT on 27 Mar 2026, an average of 6,475 miles a year.
Has LR08 VGL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 VGL has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LR08 VGL 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 VGL find?
LR08 VGL passed its latest MOT on 27 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside rear lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened.

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