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Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 1,596 cc

LS08 FFRMOT history

LS08 FFR is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 9 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 21 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 29 MOT tests, with 120,460 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Apr 2026.

LS08 FFR blue Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Apr 2027
Mileage
120,460 mi
At MOT on 22 Apr 2026
MOT tests
29
16 passed · 13 failed
Per year
6,925 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS08 FFR
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
9 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS08 FFR was last recorded at 120,460 miles on 22 Apr 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,460 miles · 15 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
6,925 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 120,460 miles
  • 2025 – 120,152 miles
  • 2024 – 115,677 miles
  • 2023 – 99,755 miles
  • 2021 – 82,745 miles
  • 2020 – 78,835 miles
  • 2019 – 69,946 miles
  • 2018 – 61,983 miles
  • 2017 – 55,198 miles
  • 2016 – 51,483 miles
  • 2015 – 47,893 miles
  • 2014 – 42,273 miles
  • 2013 – 37,381 miles
  • 2012 – 29,203 miles
  • 2011 – 16,233 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,460 miles
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNear side outer sill plastic cover restricting full inspection of outer sillRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2026

  • Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

29 tests since 4 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,460 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    120,460 miles
    Test number
    339291661695
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNear side outer sill plastic cover restricting full inspection of outer sill
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail120,460 miles (+308)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,460 miles
    Test number
    317468944516
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNear side outer sill plastic cover restricting full inspection of outer sill
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass120,152 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    120,152 miles
    Test number
    507476143647
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail120,152 miles (+4,475)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,152 miles
    Test number
    417024546500
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass115,677 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    115,677 miles
    Test number
    860395440331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail115,677 miles (+174)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,677 miles
    Test number
    117954772306
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Fail115,503 miles (+15,748)1 dangerous1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,503 miles
    Test number
    117659065068
    • DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass99,755 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    99,755 miles
    Test number
    782918430466
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear at front of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail99,753 miles (+17,008)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,753 miles
    Test number
    425485408802
    • DangerousNearside Rear Suspension rod missing drop link (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear at front of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass82,745 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    82,745 miles
    Test number
    429584754367
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Fail82,743 miles (+963)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,743 miles
    Test number
    735132319244
    • MajorNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass81,780 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    81,780 miles
    Test number
    727020512950
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Fail81,780 miles (+2,945)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,780 miles
    Test number
    469901113909
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass78,835 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    78,835 miles
    Test number
    156680097167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail78,835 miles (+8,889)2 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,835 miles
    Test number
    885399881188
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear Heat shield Loose But Secure
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  16. Pass69,946 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    69,946 miles
    Test number
    481930525979
    • AdvisoryExhaust hangers corroded and two not attached but still secure

  17. Fail69,946 miles (+7,963)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,946 miles
    Test number
    356263223981
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust hangers corroded and two not attached but still secure
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre perished

  18. Pass61,983 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    61,983 miles
    Test number
    317556427057
    • AdvisoryExhaust hangers are corroded + thin
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre sidewall is perished

  19. Fail61,983 miles (+6,785)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,983 miles
    Test number
    550441802702
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust hangers are corroded + thin
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre sidewall is perished
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield is loose

  20. Pass55,198 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    55,198 miles
    Test number
    953275425305
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  21. Fail55,198 miles (+3,715)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,198 miles
    Test number
    270384985916
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  22. Pass51,483 miles (+3,590)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    51,483 miles
    Test number
    825625435569
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass47,893 miles (+5,620)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    47,893 miles
    Test number
    119507585076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass42,273 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    42,273 miles
    Test number
    235657984032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail42,273 miles (+4,892)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,273 miles
    Test number
    415067784053
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  26. Fail37,381 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,381 miles
    Test number
    156129683054
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteAdvice off side rear tyre on 3mm 205/55/16

  27. Pass37,381 miles (+8,178)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    37,381 miles
    Test number
    736179883033
    • NoteAdvice off side rear tyre on 3mm 205/55/16

  28. Pass29,203 miles (+12,970)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    29,203 miles
    Test number
    716120692015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass16,233 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    16,233 miles
    Test number
    499494491041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS08 FFR

Does LS08 FFR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS08 FFR is valid until 21 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS08 FFR?
The MOT on LS08 FFR is valid until 21 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS08 FFR done?
LS08 FFR was recorded at 120,460 miles at its MOT on 22 Apr 2026, an average of 6,925 miles a year.
Has LS08 FFR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS08 FFR has failed 13 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LS08 FFR 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 LS08 FFR find?
LS08 FFR passed its latest MOT on 22 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; near side outer sill plastic cover restricting full inspection of outer sill, and 1 more.

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