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Black · Petrol · 2008 · 2,521 cc

LR08 VLLMOT history

LR08 VLL is a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 25 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 19 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 135,733 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Apr 2026.

LR08 VLL black Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Apr 2027
Mileage
135,733 mi
At MOT on 20 Apr 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,215 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 VLL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,521 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
25 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 VLL was last recorded at 135,733 miles on 20 Apr 2026, 2,831 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
132,902 miles · 17 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
2,831 miles
Average per year
7,215 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 135,733 miles
  • 2025 – 132,902 miles
  • 2024 – 129,600 miles
  • 2023 – 122,629 miles
  • 2022 – 111,692 miles
  • 2021 – 103,427 miles
  • 2020 – 96,359 miles
  • 2019 – 91,025 miles
  • 2018 – 86,412 miles
  • 2017 – 76,323 miles
  • 2016 – 66,824 miles
  • 2015 – 58,113 miles
  • 2014 – 48,695 miles
  • 2013 – 40,739 miles
  • 2012 – 33,857 miles
  • 2011 – 26,859 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,733 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass135,733 miles (+2,831)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    135,733 miles
    Test number
    919116233535
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass132,902 miles (+3,302)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    132,902 miles
    Test number
    708465936806

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass129,600 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    129,600 miles
    Test number
    654174339608
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre on limit

  4. Fail129,600 miles (+6,971)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,600 miles
    Test number
    297765786676
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre on limit

  5. Pass122,629 miles (+10,937)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    122,629 miles
    Test number
    139519114071
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres on limit

  6. Pass111,692 miles (+8,265)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    111,692 miles
    Test number
    810038932211
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower arm rear most bush worn but no excessive movements

  7. Pass103,427 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    103,427 miles
    Test number
    211159939525
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail103,427 miles (+7,068)1 dangerous1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,427 miles
    Test number
    460246727538
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass96,359 miles (+5,334)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    96,359 miles
    Test number
    608981775078
    • AdvisoryFront wipers are just clearing screen
    • AdvisoryRear reverse lamp is not working

  10. Pass91,025 miles (+4,613)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    91,025 miles
    Test number
    119174736407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass86,412 miles (+10,089)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    86,412 miles
    Test number
    298534646014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass76,323 miles (+9,499)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    76,323 miles
    Test number
    737504923479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass66,824 miles (+8,711)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    66,824 miles
    Test number
    580846305359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass58,113 miles (+9,418)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    58,113 miles
    Test number
    159853485002
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  15. Pass48,695 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    48,695 miles
    Test number
    407054084086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail48,695 miles (+7,956)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,695 miles
    Test number
    918214584053
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  17. Pass40,739 miles (+6,882)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    40,739 miles
    Test number
    626118773050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass33,857 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    33,857 miles
    Test number
    809519472045
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail33,856 miles (+6,997)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,856 miles
    Test number
    349569572086
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass26,859 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    26,859 miles
    Test number
    917557171025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail26,858 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,858 miles
    Test number
    887517971036
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Questions about LR08 VLL

Does LR08 VLL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 VLL is valid until 19 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR08 VLL?
The MOT on LR08 VLL is valid until 19 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR08 VLL done?
LR08 VLL was recorded at 135,733 miles at its MOT on 20 Apr 2026, an average of 7,215 miles a year.
Has LR08 VLL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 VLL has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on LR08 VLL 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 VLL find?
LR08 VLL passed its latest MOT on 20 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front outer tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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