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Ford Focus

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 1,560 cc

LR08 VLAMOT history

LR08 VLA is a grey diesel Ford Focus first used on 4 Apr 2008. Its MOT expired on 23 Oct 2026 and it has passed 15 of 25 MOT tests, with 158,379 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2025.

LR08 VLA grey Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Focus, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 23 Oct 2026
Mileage
158,379 mi
At MOT on 24 Oct 2025
MOT tests
25
15 passed · 10 failed
Per year
8,579 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 VLA
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
4 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 VLA was last recorded at 158,379 miles on 24 Oct 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Oct 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 12 Nov 2020: 145,891 miles, lower than 145,899 miles on 11 Nov 2020.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
158,379 miles · 23 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
8,579 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 158,379 miles
  • 2023 – 158,326 miles
  • 2022 – 152,670 miles
  • 2021 – 150,964 miles
  • 2020 – 145,891 miles
  • 2019 – 136,265 miles
  • 2018 – 123,995 miles
  • 2017 – 113,152 miles
  • 2016 – 96,699 miles
  • 2015 – 88,559 miles
  • 2014 – 66,771 miles
  • 2013 – 58,517 miles
  • 2012 – 51,504 miles
  • 2011 – 33,529 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,379 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front lower arm rear bushes worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • General under-body corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

25 tests since 1 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,379 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    158,379 miles
    Test number
    684462725484
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail158,379 miles (+53)2 dangerous3 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,379 miles
    Test number
    944591836094
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass158,326 miles (+5,656)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    158,326 miles
    Test number
    867465029894

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass152,670 miles (+1,706)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    152,670 miles
    Test number
    791158180439
    • AdvisoryNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass150,964 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    150,964 miles
    Test number
    473045293382
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front lower arm rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral under-body corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryReverse light housing full of water

  6. Fail150,964 miles (+5,073)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,964 miles
    Test number
    678390601420
    • MajorOffside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front lower arm rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral under-body corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryReverse light housing full of water

  7. Pass145,891 miles (-8)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    145,891 miles
    Test number
    466280784865
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear reverse light housing full of water.
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine malfunction light on.

  8. Fail145,899 miles (+9,634)5 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,899 miles
    Test number
    951934073508
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement top, mounts fluid dried. (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear reverse light housing full of water.
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine malfunction light on.

  9. Pass136,265 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    136,265 miles
    Test number
    811176989350
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside front bottom arm rear bushes perished
    • AdvisorySigns of engine oil leak
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded and worn

  10. Fail136,265 miles (+12,270)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,265 miles
    Test number
    920599075136
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear Discoloured (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside front bottom arm rear bushes perished
    • AdvisorySigns of engine oil leak
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded and worn

  11. Pass123,995 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    123,995 miles
    Test number
    435027992658
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement & offside front rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail123,995 miles (+10,843)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,995 miles
    Test number
    327194010782
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement & offside front rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass113,152 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    113,152 miles
    Test number
    713580788630
    • AdvisoryInjector leak gas

  14. Fail113,152 miles (+7,180)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,152 miles
    Test number
    238903788604
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryInjector leak gas

  15. Pass105,972 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    105,972 miles
    Test number
    332733758009
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread worn to 2m and worn low on edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre tread worn to 3m and worn low on edges

  16. Fail105,972 miles (+9,273)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,972 miles
    Test number
    350686881485
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread worn to 2m and worn low on edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre tread worn to 3m and worn low on edges

  17. Pass96,699 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    96,699 miles
    Test number
    448423177680
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre has puncher that is not repairable

  18. Fail96,699 miles (+8,140)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,699 miles
    Test number
    393831781678
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working both plate lights inop (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' tax disc holder (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside head lamp aim not check due to light not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre has puncher that is not repairable

  19. Pass88,559 miles (+21,788)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    88,559 miles
    Test number
    159663895400
    • NoteRear tyres in poor condition and on 3mm

  20. Pass66,771 miles (+8,254)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    66,771 miles
    Test number
    418076684064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass58,517 miles (+7,013)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    58,517 miles
    Test number
    239024793069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass51,504 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    51,504 miles
    Test number
    215510382049
    • NoteO/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

  23. Fail51,504 miles (+17,975)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,504 miles
    Test number
    965119272099
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

  24. Pass33,529 miles (+104)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    33,529 miles
    Test number
    427982791078
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Fail33,425 miles2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,425 miles
    Test number
    159461691066
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LR08 VLA

Does LR08 VLA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR08 VLA expired on 23 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR08 VLA?
The MOT on LR08 VLA expired on 23 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR08 VLA done?
LR08 VLA was recorded at 158,379 miles at its MOT on 24 Oct 2025, an average of 8,579 miles a year.
Has LR08 VLA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 VLA has failed 10 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LR08 VLA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 12 Nov 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LR08 VLA find?
LR08 VLA passed its latest MOT on 24 Oct 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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