Ford Focus
Orange · Petrol · 2008 · 2,521 cc
LR08 VLZMOT history
LR08 VLZ is an orange petrol Ford Focus first used on 27 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 8 May 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 98,006 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 8 May 2027
- Mileage
- 98,006 mi
- At MOT on 9 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 16
- 13 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 2,026 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR08 VLZ
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Focus
- Colour
- Orange
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,521 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 27 Mar 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 8 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 9 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR08 VLZ was last recorded at 98,006 miles on 9 May 2026, 4,708 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 May 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 10 Jun 2015: 66,513 miles, lower than 74,299 miles on 26 Mar 2014.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 93,298 miles · 3 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,708 miles
- Average per year
- 2,026 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 98,006 miles
- 2025 – 93,298 miles
- 2024 – 89,912 miles
- 2023 – 86,687 miles
- 2022 – 81,279 miles
- 2021 – 77,114 miles
- 2020 – 68,750 miles
- 2015 – 66,539 miles
- 2014 – 74,299 miles
- 2013 – 70,242 miles
- 2012 – 68,752 miles
- 2011 – 68,723 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass98,006 miles
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryUnder trays and sill covers fittedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Full MOT history
16 tests since 11 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass98,006 miles (+4,708)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2027
- Odometer
- 98,006 miles
- Test number
- 976078670242
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder trays and sill covers fitted
Pass93,298 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2026
- Odometer
- 93,298 miles
- Test number
- 912795105791
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake 17%
- AdvisoryUnder trays and sill covers fitted
Fail93,298 miles (+3,386)1 dangerous4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,298 miles
- Test number
- 319141864416
- DangerousTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake 17%
- AdvisoryUnder trays and sill covers fitted
Pass89,912 miles (+3,225)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2025
- Odometer
- 89,912 miles
- Test number
- 514614543348
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass86,687 miles (+5,408)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 86,687 miles
- Test number
- 279003648391
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass81,279 miles (+4,165)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 81,279 miles
- Test number
- 243183622007
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass77,114 miles (+8,364)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 77,114 miles
- Test number
- 115156226977
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,750 miles (+2,211)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 68,750 miles
- Test number
- 419075882060
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,539 miles (+26)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 66,539 miles
- Test number
- 106672665197
- NoteSlight play in ns steering rack end
Fail66,513 miles (-7,786)1 dangerous2 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,513 miles
- Test number
- 386561465174
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
- NoteSlight play in ns steering rack end
Pass74,299 miles (+4,057)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 74,299 miles
- Test number
- 169735284449
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,242 miles (+1,490)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 70,242 miles
- Test number
- 838234583031
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,752 miles (+29)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 68,752 miles
- Test number
- 168023772486
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,723 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 68,723 miles
- Test number
- 238745271184
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail68,723 miles (+1,436)1 failure1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,723 miles
- Test number
- 167374771193
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
Pass67,287 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 67,287 miles
- Test number
- 596070371044
- 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)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Questions about LR08 VLZ
- Does LR08 VLZ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 VLZ is valid until 8 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LR08 VLZ?
- The MOT on LR08 VLZ is valid until 8 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LR08 VLZ done?
- LR08 VLZ was recorded at 98,006 miles at its MOT on 9 May 2026, an average of 2,026 miles a year.
- Has LR08 VLZ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR08 VLZ has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 3 May 2025.
- Has the mileage on LR08 VLZ ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 10 Jun 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LR08 VLZ find?
- LR08 VLZ passed its latest MOT on 9 May 2026 with 3 advisories: rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; under trays and sill covers fitted.
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