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Ford Focus

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,596 cc

LS08 FHJMOT history

LS08 FHJ is a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 10 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 25 Jul 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 40,728 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jul 2026.

LS08 FHJ black Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Jul 2027
Mileage
40,728 mi
At MOT on 13 Jul 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,373 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS08 FHJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
10 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS08 FHJ was last recorded at 40,728 miles on 13 Jul 2026, 828 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
39,900 miles · 18 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
828 miles
Average per year
1,373 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 40,728 miles
  • 2025 – 39,900 miles
  • 2024 – 37,899 miles
  • 2022 – 36,429 miles
  • 2021 – 34,528 miles
  • 2020 – 33,659 miles
  • 2019 – 33,070 miles
  • 2018 – 31,505 miles
  • 2017 – 30,497 miles
  • 2016 – 29,162 miles
  • 2015 – 27,661 miles
  • 2013 – 25,593 miles
  • 2012 – 24,295 miles
  • 2011 – 19,643 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass40,728 miles

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 Rear Tyre obviously under inflated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass40,728 miles (+828)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    40,728 miles
    Test number
    465510472363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass39,900 miles (+35)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    39,900 miles
    Test number
    408231654225
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

  3. Fail39,865 miles (+1,966)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,865 miles
    Test number
    374617587891
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass37,899 miles (+1,470)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    37,899 miles
    Test number
    174458325216
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wish bone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wish bone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass36,429 miles (+804)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    36,429 miles
    Test number
    291285771660

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass35,625 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    35,625 miles
    Test number
    257595276723

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail35,625 miles (+1,097)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,625 miles
    Test number
    603544200884
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass34,528 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    34,528 miles
    Test number
    374435794824

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail34,528 miles (+869)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,528 miles
    Test number
    388783121476
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass33,659 miles (+589)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    33,659 miles
    Test number
    124665112859
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass33,070 miles (+1,565)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    33,070 miles
    Test number
    269463623319
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  12. Pass31,505 miles (+1,008)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    31,505 miles
    Test number
    573833538582

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass30,497 miles (+1,335)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    30,497 miles
    Test number
    861052939243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass29,162 miles (+1,501)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    29,162 miles
    Test number
    209345055526

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass27,661 miles (+2,068)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    27,661 miles
    Test number
    636143115020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass25,593 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    25,593 miles
    Test number
    865446723320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail25,593 miles (+1,298)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,593 miles
    Test number
    965386323340
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass24,295 miles (+1,936)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    24,295 miles
    Test number
    388463792291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass22,359 miles (+2,716)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    22,359 miles
    Test number
    197530362035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass19,643 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    19,643 miles
    Test number
    257063061048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS08 FHJ

Does LS08 FHJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS08 FHJ is valid until 25 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS08 FHJ?
The MOT on LS08 FHJ is valid until 25 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS08 FHJ done?
LS08 FHJ was recorded at 40,728 miles at its MOT on 13 Jul 2026, an average of 1,373 miles a year.
Has LS08 FHJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS08 FHJ has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on LS08 FHJ 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 FHJ find?
LS08 FHJ passed its latest MOT on 13 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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