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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 1,596 cc

LR08 VMWMOT history

LR08 VMW is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 15 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 2 Jul 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 89,631 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jun 2026.

LR08 VMW blue Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Focus, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 2 Jul 2027
Mileage
89,631 mi
At MOT on 30 Jun 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,949 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 VMW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
15 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 VMW was last recorded at 89,631 miles on 30 Jun 2026, 8,226 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,405 miles · 20 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
8,226 miles
Average per year
3,949 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 89,631 miles
  • 2025 – 81,405 miles
  • 2024 – 74,231 miles
  • 2023 – 66,161 miles
  • 2022 – 59,260 miles
  • 2021 – 53,166 miles
  • 2020 – 49,108 miles
  • 2019 – 48,084 miles
  • 2018 – 46,641 miles
  • 2017 – 45,480 miles
  • 2016 – 44,375 miles
  • 2015 – 42,913 miles
  • 2014 – 40,458 miles
  • 2013 – 37,583 miles
  • 2012 – 34,285 miles
  • 2011 – 30,178 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,631 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

22 tests since 10 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,631 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    89,631 miles
    Test number
    726483663731
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Fail89,631 miles (+8,226)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,631 miles
    Test number
    444485596443
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass81,405 miles (+7,174)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    81,405 miles
    Test number
    244477808978

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass74,231 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    74,231 miles
    Test number
    137647790318
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm and cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySlight exhaust blow from centre /rear section

  5. Fail74,231 miles (+8,070)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,231 miles
    Test number
    642479566573
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm and cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySlight exhaust blow from centre /rear section

  6. Pass66,161 miles (+6,901)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    66,161 miles
    Test number
    218079839595
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished/cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm and scrubbing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished/cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass59,260 miles (+6,094)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    59,260 miles
    Test number
    388347339381
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking in tread slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass53,166 miles (+4,058)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    53,166 miles
    Test number
    228760215179
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust heat shield is loose

  9. Pass49,108 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    49,108 miles
    Test number
    722415973981
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail49,108 miles (+1,024)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,108 miles
    Test number
    753404784877
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass48,084 miles (+1,443)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    48,084 miles
    Test number
    666595064436
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded in places
    • AdvisoryRear tyres perished

  12. Pass46,641 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    46,641 miles
    Test number
    257253911436
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Fail46,641 miles (+1,161)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,641 miles
    Test number
    152732597502
    • MajorBonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass45,480 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    45,480 miles
    Test number
    892104029209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail45,480 miles (+1,105)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,480 miles
    Test number
    693708752494
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  16. Pass44,375 miles (+1,462)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    44,375 miles
    Test number
    908300810283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass42,913 miles (+2,455)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    42,913 miles
    Test number
    199704955106
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear tyres slightly perished and cracked

  18. Pass40,458 miles (+2,875)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    40,458 miles
    Test number
    685065354169
    • NoteRear tyres slightly perished and cracked

  19. Pass37,583 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    37,583 miles
    Test number
    438697753163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail37,583 miles (+3,298)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,583 miles
    Test number
    828087353107
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  21. Pass34,285 miles (+4,107)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    34,285 miles
    Test number
    436869752138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass30,178 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    30,178 miles
    Test number
    198341761172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 VMW

Does LR08 VMW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 VMW is valid until 2 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR08 VMW?
The MOT on LR08 VMW is valid until 2 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR08 VMW done?
LR08 VMW was recorded at 89,631 miles at its MOT on 30 Jun 2026, an average of 3,949 miles a year.
Has LR08 VMW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 VMW has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on LR08 VMW 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 VMW find?
LR08 VMW passed its latest MOT on 30 Jun 2026 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.

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