
Ford Focus
Black · Petrol · 2008 · 2,521 cc
LS08 FGXMOT history
LS08 FGX is a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 27 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 26 Mar 2023 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 56,350 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Mar 2022.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 26 Mar 2023
- Mileage
- 56,350 mi
- At MOT on 11 Mar 2022
- MOT tests
- 14
- 12 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 3,586 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS08 FGX
- 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
- 27 Mar 2008
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 26 Mar 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 11 Mar 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS08 FGX was last recorded at 56,350 miles on 11 Mar 2022, 4,829 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Mar 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 51,521 miles · 27 Mar 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 4,829 miles
- Average per year
- 3,586 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 56,350 miles
- 2021 – 51,521 miles
- 2020 – 45,167 miles
- 2019 – 41,608 miles
- 2018 – 38,661 miles
- 2017 – 35,706 miles
- 2016 – 32,646 miles
- 2015 – 29,298 miles
- 2014 – 26,464 miles
- 2013 – 22,395 miles
- 2012 – 19,229 miles
- 2011 – 17,051 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
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 rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2017
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2017
Full MOT history
14 tests since 26 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass56,350 miles (+4,829)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 56,350 miles
- Test number
- 435595610105
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass51,521 miles (+6,354)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 51,521 miles
- Test number
- 975176587278
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,167 miles (+3,559)
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2021
- Odometer
- 45,167 miles
- Test number
- 770552193362
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,608 miles (+2,947)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 41,608 miles
- Test number
- 806433811475
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass38,661 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 38,661 miles
- Test number
- 446840893774
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail38,661 miles (+2,955)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 38,661 miles
- Test number
- 708877711312
- 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)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Pass35,706 miles (+3,060)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 35,706 miles
- Test number
- 128712233830
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge and 3 mm
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on inner edge and 3.6 mm
Pass32,646 miles (+3,348)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 32,646 miles
- Test number
- 189734784786
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass29,298 miles (+2,834)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 29,298 miles
- Test number
- 799084095063
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass26,464 miles (+140)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 26,464 miles
- Test number
- 539510704169
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- NoteBattery light on
Fail26,324 miles (+3,929)1 failure4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 26,324 miles
- Test number
- 856544674021
- FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteBattery light staying on
Pass22,395 miles (+3,166)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 22,395 miles
- Test number
- 936922783047
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,229 miles (+2,178)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 19,229 miles
- Test number
- 117771292098
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,051 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 17,051 miles
- Test number
- 407085981028
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LS08 FGX
- Does LS08 FGX currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LS08 FGX expired on 26 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LS08 FGX?
- The MOT on LS08 FGX expired on 26 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LS08 FGX done?
- LS08 FGX was recorded at 56,350 miles at its MOT on 11 Mar 2022, an average of 3,586 miles a year.
- Has LS08 FGX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS08 FGX has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Apr 2018.
- Has the mileage on LS08 FGX 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 FGX find?
- LS08 FGX passed its latest MOT on 11 Mar 2022 with 7 advisories: front sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; nearside front coil spring corroded; nearside integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill, and 4 more.
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