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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 2,521 cc

LR08 VKVMOT history

LR08 VKV is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 17 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 29 Sept 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 101,458 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

LR08 VKV blue Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Sept 2027
Mileage
101,458 mi
At MOT on 30 Sept 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,919 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 VKV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,521 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
17 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 VKV was last recorded at 101,458 miles on 30 Sept 2026, 1,500 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,958 miles · 29 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,500 miles
Average per year
4,919 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 101,458 miles
  • 2025 – 99,958 miles
  • 2020 – 98,622 miles
  • 2018 – 95,469 miles
  • 2017 – 92,894 miles
  • 2016 – 88,566 miles
  • 2015 – 82,242 miles
  • 2014 – 68,712 miles
  • 2013 – 57,931 miles
  • 2012 – 42,994 miles
  • 2011 – 28,380 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,458 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Cut in both n/s tyre walls

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

14 tests since 18 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,458 miles (+1,500)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    101,458 miles
    Test number
    595193438359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass99,958 miles (+1,336)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    99,958 miles
    Test number
    171563525144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass98,622 miles (+3,153)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    98,622 miles
    Test number
    627218525990
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass95,469 miles (+2,575)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    95,469 miles
    Test number
    867550168341
    • AdvisoryTwo rear exhaust heat shields loose
  5. Pass92,894 miles (+4,328)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    92,894 miles
    Test number
    969366886157
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryBonnet difficult to open but is secure in the closed position
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads getting very low in thickness
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre bald on very inner edge but no cords exposed
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads low in thickness
  6. Pass88,566 miles (+6,324)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    88,566 miles
    Test number
    620984484960

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass82,242 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    82,242 miles
    Test number
    190350730507
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryCut in both n/s tyre walls
  8. Fail82,239 miles (+13,527)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,239 miles
    Test number
    531498538790
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryCut in both n/s tyre walls
  9. Pass68,712 miles (+10,781)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    68,712 miles
    Test number
    867638054261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass57,931 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    57,931 miles
    Test number
    357619563485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail57,929 miles (+14,935)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,929 miles
    Test number
    476477963270
    • FailureAll position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  12. Pass42,994 miles (+14,614)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    42,994 miles
    Test number
    366466562455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass28,380 miles (+3,356)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    28,380 miles
    Test number
    555346681221
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOff side rear tyre slight cuts in outer side wall
  14. Pass25,024 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    25,024 miles
    Test number
    498367271047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 VKV

Does LR08 VKV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 VKV is valid until 29 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR08 VKV?
The MOT on LR08 VKV is valid until 29 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR08 VKV done?
LR08 VKV was recorded at 101,458 miles at its MOT on 30 Sept 2026, an average of 4,919 miles a year.
Has LR08 VKV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 VKV has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Oct 2015.
Has the mileage on LR08 VKV 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 VKV find?
LR08 VKV passed its latest MOT on 30 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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