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Ford Focus

Red · Petrol · 2008 · 1,596 cc

LS08 FWAMOT history

LS08 FWA is a red petrol Ford Focus first used on 31 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 15 Dec 2026 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 91,733 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Dec 2025.

LS08 FWA red Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Focus, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 15 Dec 2026
Mileage
91,733 mi
At MOT on 16 Dec 2025
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,508 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS08 FWA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
31 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS08 FWA was last recorded at 91,733 miles on 16 Dec 2025, 1,719 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,014 miles · 16 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,719 miles
Average per year
4,508 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 91,733 miles
  • 2024 – 90,014 miles
  • 2023 – 87,683 miles
  • 2022 – 85,770 miles
  • 2021 – 82,773 miles
  • 2020 – 80,439 miles
  • 2019 – 73,407 miles
  • 2018 – 63,701 miles
  • 2017 – 54,697 miles
  • 2016 – 44,084 miles
  • 2015 – 39,702 miles
  • 2014 – 37,170 miles
  • 2013 – 34,019 miles
  • 2012 – 29,777 miles
  • 2011 – 25,113 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,733 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both side. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge. Very close to cords.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

22 tests since 7 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass91,733 miles (+1,719)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    91,733 miles
    Test number
    288458478642
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both side. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass90,014 miles (+2,331)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    90,014 miles
    Test number
    908943283431
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass87,683 miles (+1,913)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    87,683 miles
    Test number
    296545095063
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass85,770 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    85,770 miles
    Test number
    266232939671
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail85,770 miles (+2,997)2 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,770 miles
    Test number
    273590068165
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass82,773 miles (+13)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    82,773 miles
    Test number
    618372899977
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge. Very close to cords. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail82,760 miles (+2,321)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,760 miles
    Test number
    637453376792
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Road wheel badly distorted Rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb incorrectly fitted. (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge. Very close to cords. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass80,439 miles (+7,032)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    80,439 miles
    Test number
    373334834785
    • AdvisoryREAR BUMPER LIGHT LENS SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

  9. Pass73,407 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    73,407 miles
    Test number
    202550836001
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Fail73,407 miles (+5,750)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,407 miles
    Test number
    902244270745
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass67,657 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    67,657 miles
    Test number
    912471928795
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  12. Fail67,657 miles (+3,956)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,657 miles
    Test number
    949042691905
    • MajorBonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  13. Pass63,701 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    63,701 miles
    Test number
    664923447560
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail63,701 miles (+9,004)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,701 miles
    Test number
    813554104182
    • FailureNearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass54,697 miles (+10,613)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    54,697 miles
    Test number
    285499781885
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass44,084 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    44,084 miles
    Test number
    989550653097
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre tread wall cracking.

  17. Fail44,084 miles (+4,382)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,084 miles
    Test number
    841526482091
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre tread wall cracking.

  18. Pass39,702 miles (+2,532)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    39,702 miles
    Test number
    179021265467
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  19. Pass37,170 miles (+3,151)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    37,170 miles
    Test number
    716526674015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass34,019 miles (+4,242)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    34,019 miles
    Test number
    105359073098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass29,777 miles (+4,664)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    29,777 miles
    Test number
    725656462014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass25,113 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    25,113 miles
    Test number
    789016161052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS08 FWA

Does LS08 FWA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS08 FWA is valid until 15 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS08 FWA?
The MOT on LS08 FWA is valid until 15 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS08 FWA done?
LS08 FWA was recorded at 91,733 miles at its MOT on 16 Dec 2025, an average of 4,508 miles a year.
Has LS08 FWA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS08 FWA has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on LS08 FWA 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 FWA find?
LS08 FWA passed its latest MOT on 16 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside front lower anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front coil spring corroded both side.; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 3 more.

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