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Ford Focus

Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,596 cc

LR08 VLEMOT history

LR08 VLE is a silver petrol Ford Focus first used on 3 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 29 Sept 2027 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 53,438 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Sept 2026.

LR08 VLE silver Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Sept 2027
Mileage
53,438 mi
At MOT on 1 Sept 2026
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,656 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 VLE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
3 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 VLE was last recorded at 53,438 miles on 1 Sept 2026, 1,235 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
52,203 miles · 16 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,235 miles
Average per year
2,656 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 53,438 miles
  • 2025 – 52,203 miles
  • 2024 – 50,969 miles
  • 2023 – 49,932 miles
  • 2022 – 48,959 miles
  • 2021 – 47,832 miles
  • 2020 – 46,874 miles
  • 2019 – 44,919 miles
  • 2018 – 43,378 miles
  • 2017 – 41,092 miles
  • 2016 – 39,165 miles
  • 2015 – 36,667 miles
  • 2014 – 34,194 miles
  • 2013 – 27,578 miles
  • 2012 – 20,011 miles
  • 2011 – 12,894 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass53,438 miles
  • AdvisoryRear subframe/suspension components slight surface 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.

  • Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

Full MOT history

20 tests since 2 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass53,438 miles (+1,235)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    53,438 miles
    Test number
    443405695169
    • AdvisoryRear subframe/suspension components slight surface corrosion

  2. Pass52,203 miles (+1,234)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    52,203 miles
    Test number
    247916510434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass50,969 miles (+1,037)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    50,969 miles
    Test number
    232558118348
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Pass49,932 miles (+973)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    49,932 miles
    Test number
    618496987112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass48,959 miles (+1,127)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    48,959 miles
    Test number
    294811834147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass47,832 miles (+958)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    47,832 miles
    Test number
    509874318289
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass46,874 miles (+338)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    46,874 miles
    Test number
    784659336391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail46,536 miles (+1,617)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,536 miles
    Test number
    179894999418
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

  9. Pass44,919 miles (+1,541)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    44,919 miles
    Test number
    834469673253
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass43,378 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    43,378 miles
    Test number
    141406468183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail43,354 miles (+2,262)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,354 miles
    Test number
    613428583983
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim not tested bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass41,092 miles (+1,927)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    41,092 miles
    Test number
    577558409853

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass39,165 miles (+373)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    39,165 miles
    Test number
    368012423359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail38,792 miles (+2,125)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,792 miles
    Test number
    850283422743
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

  15. Pass36,667 miles (+2,473)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    36,667 miles
    Test number
    743298974283
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin s (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner tread wear

  16. Pass34,194 miles (+6,616)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    34,194 miles
    Test number
    395831454459
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass27,578 miles (+7,567)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    27,578 miles
    Test number
    698836843261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass20,011 miles (+7,117)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    20,011 miles
    Test number
    837428742243
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perishing

  19. Pass12,894 miles (+630)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    12,894 miles
    Test number
    375289251295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass12,264 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    12,264 miles
    Test number
    636341061026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 VLE

Does LR08 VLE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 VLE is valid until 29 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR08 VLE?
The MOT on LR08 VLE 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 VLE done?
LR08 VLE was recorded at 53,438 miles at its MOT on 1 Sept 2026, an average of 2,656 miles a year.
Has LR08 VLE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 VLE has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Sept 2020.
Has the mileage on LR08 VLE 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 VLE find?
LR08 VLE passed its latest MOT on 1 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: rear subframe/suspension components slight surface corrosion.

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