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Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 1,596 cc

LS08 FHLMOT history

LS08 FHL is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 16 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 11 Nov 2026 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 90,764 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2025.

LS08 FHL blue Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Focus, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 11 Nov 2026
Mileage
90,764 mi
At MOT on 13 Oct 2025
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,111 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS08 FHL
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
16 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS08 FHL was last recorded at 90,764 miles on 13 Oct 2025, 2,289 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,475 miles · 12 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2,289 miles
Average per year
5,111 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 90,764 miles
  • 2024 – 88,475 miles
  • 2023 – 85,613 miles
  • 2022 – 81,842 miles
  • 2021 – 76,647 miles
  • 2020 – 72,333 miles
  • 2019 – 65,672 miles
  • 2018 – 57,688 miles
  • 2017 – 52,828 miles
  • 2016 – 48,090 miles
  • 2015 – 38,414 miles
  • 2014 – 32,477 miles
  • 2013 – 27,388 miles
  • 2012 – 21,965 miles
  • 2011 – 16,614 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,764 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.

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

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

23 tests since 11 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,764 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    90,764 miles
    Test number
    129420379603

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail90,764 miles (+2,289)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,764 miles
    Test number
    555229236890
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass88,475 miles (+2,862)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    88,475 miles
    Test number
    892337290599
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass85,613 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    85,613 miles
    Test number
    514645858101
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail85,613 miles (+3,771)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,613 miles
    Test number
    195537163028
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass81,842 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    81,842 miles
    Test number
    580798381278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail81,842 miles (+5,195)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,842 miles
    Test number
    359125972391
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass76,647 miles (+4,314)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    76,647 miles
    Test number
    516276780109
    • MinorNearside 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass72,333 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    72,333 miles
    Test number
    477516723743
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail72,332 miles (+6,660)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,332 miles
    Test number
    269602114414
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass65,672 miles (+7,984)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    65,672 miles
    Test number
    776213849269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass57,688 miles (+4,860)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    57,688 miles
    Test number
    994101005263
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  13. Pass52,828 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    52,828 miles
    Test number
    789837040563
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail52,828 miles (+4,738)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,828 miles
    Test number
    240879231754
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass48,090 miles (+2,352)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    48,090 miles
    Test number
    221006489303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass45,738 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    45,738 miles
    Test number
    450699983348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail45,738 miles (+7,324)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,738 miles
    Test number
    817810161034
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

  18. Pass38,414 miles (+5,937)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    38,414 miles
    Test number
    737100205140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass32,477 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    32,477 miles
    Test number
    707450104152
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn on inner edges
    • NoteO/s/f tyre BOLD on inner edges

  20. Fail32,477 miles (+5,089)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,477 miles
    Test number
    785040804152
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn on inner edges
    • NoteO/s/f tyre BOLD on inner edges

  21. Pass27,388 miles (+5,423)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    27,388 miles
    Test number
    299802403423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass21,965 miles (+5,351)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    21,965 miles
    Test number
    778722502154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass16,614 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    16,614 miles
    Test number
    515401801106
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LS08 FHL

Does LS08 FHL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS08 FHL is valid until 11 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS08 FHL?
The MOT on LS08 FHL is valid until 11 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS08 FHL done?
LS08 FHL was recorded at 90,764 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2025, an average of 5,111 miles a year.
Has LS08 FHL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS08 FHL has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LS08 FHL 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 FHL find?
LS08 FHL passed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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