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Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,753 cc

LR08 XECMOT history

LR08 XEC is a black diesel Ford Focus first used on 16 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 28 Sept 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 232,932 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Sept 2026.

LR08 XEC black Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Focus, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 28 Sept 2027
Mileage
232,932 mi
At MOT on 24 Sept 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
9,898 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 XEC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,753 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
16 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 XEC was last recorded at 232,932 miles on 24 Sept 2026, 6,805 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Sept 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 16 Sept 2019: 174,243 miles, lower than 174,620 miles on 11 Sept 2019.

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
226,127 miles · 25 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
6,805 miles
Average per year
9,898 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 232,932 miles
  • 2025 – 226,127 miles
  • 2024 – 220,570 miles
  • 2023 – 212,529 miles
  • 2022 – 204,503 miles
  • 2021 – 194,989 miles
  • 2020 – 182,448 miles
  • 2019 – 174,243 miles
  • 2018 – 166,150 miles
  • 2017 – 155,577 miles
  • 2016 – 147,978 miles
  • 2015 – 142,872 miles
  • 2014 – 130,570 miles
  • 2013 – 115,830 miles
  • 2012 – 104,915 miles
  • 2011 – 79,496 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass232,932 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Oil leak, but not excessive engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • 1/ FRONT AND REAR BRAKE PADS LOW AND BRAKE DISCS VERY RUSTY

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • 2/ CHIP IN WINDSCREEN

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass232,932 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    232,932 miles
    Test number
    663818190053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail232,932 miles (+6,805)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    232,932 miles
    Test number
    613405225660
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  3. Pass226,127 miles (+5,557)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    226,127 miles
    Test number
    976311222771
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryWater leak

  4. Pass220,570 miles (+8,041)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    220,570 miles
    Test number
    352090924714
    • AdvisoryRoll restrictor /rear engine mounting- gearbox mounting poor condition

  5. Pass212,529 miles (+8,026)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    212,529 miles
    Test number
    159995097839
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass204,503 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    204,503 miles
    Test number
    353657511569
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Fail204,503 miles (+9,514)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,503 miles
    Test number
    598730805812
    • Repaired at testCentral Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass194,989 miles (+265)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    194,989 miles
    Test number
    676688213528

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail194,724 miles (+12,276)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,724 miles
    Test number
    593110169472
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (split) (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement to gearbox (stabilizer) (6.1.8 (a) (i))

  10. Pass182,448 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    182,448 miles
    Test number
    486344283880

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail182,443 miles (+8,200)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,443 miles
    Test number
    272730694002
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  12. Pass174,243 miles (-377)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    174,243 miles
    Test number
    904765524710
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Fail174,620 miles (+8,470)1 dangerous5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,620 miles
    Test number
    713944091080
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Pass166,150 miles (+10,573)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    166,150 miles
    Test number
    632654210458
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Pass155,577 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    155,577 miles
    Test number
    825537564481
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak ENGINE

  16. Fail155,577 miles (+7,599)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,577 miles
    Test number
    399098402352
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak ENGINE

  17. Pass147,978 miles (+5,106)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    147,978 miles
    Test number
    873244674412
    • AdvisoryCHIP IN WINDSCREEN
    • AdvisoryFRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISCS VERY RUSTY AND PADS VERY LOW

  18. Pass142,872 miles (+38)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    142,872 miles
    Test number
    150126313468
    • Advisory1/ FRONT AND REAR BRAKE PADS LOW AND BRAKE DISCS VERY RUSTY
    • Advisory2/ CHIP IN WINDSCREEN

  19. Fail142,834 miles (+12,264)8 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,834 miles
    Test number
    814465901798
    • FailureFront Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • Advisory1/ FRONT AND REAR BRAKE PADS LOW AND BRAKE DISCS VERY RUSTY
    • Advisory2/ CHIP IN WINDSCREEN

  20. Pass130,570 miles (+14,740)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    130,570 miles
    Test number
    689600144288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass115,830 miles (+10,915)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2014
    Odometer
    115,830 miles
    Test number
    829618043177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass104,915 miles (+25,419)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    104,915 miles
    Test number
    785289382073
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteB ody damp with fuel around fuel filler

  23. Pass79,496 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    79,496 miles
    Test number
    348944181086
    • NoteADVISE FRONT DISCS WORN AND FRONT BRAKE PADS AND REAR PADS WORN LOW

Questions about LR08 XEC

Does LR08 XEC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 XEC is valid until 28 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR08 XEC?
The MOT on LR08 XEC is valid until 28 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 XEC done?
LR08 XEC was recorded at 232,932 miles at its MOT on 24 Sept 2026, an average of 9,898 miles a year.
Has LR08 XEC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 XEC has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LR08 XEC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 16 Sept 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LR08 XEC find?
LR08 XEC passed its latest MOT on 24 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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