Ford Focus
Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,596 cc
LS08 FWCMOT history
LS08 FWC is a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 28 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 24 Jun 2027 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 135,415 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 24 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 135,415 mi
- At MOT on 17 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 16 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 6,432 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS08 FWC
- 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
- 28 Mar 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 24 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS08 FWC was last recorded at 135,415 miles on 17 Jun 2026, 2,688 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jun 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 13 Feb 2016: 83,401 miles, lower than 772,699 miles on 21 Feb 2015.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 132,727 miles · 16 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,688 miles
- Average per year
- 6,432 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 135,415 miles
- 2025 – 132,727 miles
- 2024 – 127,558 miles
- 2023 – 123,300 miles
- 2022 – 116,898 miles
- 2021 – 110,315 miles
- 2020 – 109,975 miles
- 2019 – 108,052 miles
- 2018 – 101,752 miles
- 2017 – 92,633 miles
- 2016 – 83,401 miles
- 2015 – 772,699 miles
- 2014 – 68,856 miles
- 2013 – 61,610 miles
- 2012 – 51,050 miles
- 2011 – 36,969 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass135,415 miles
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2024
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.
Front Exhaust mounting defective
Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Front Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
25 tests since 26 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass135,415 miles (+2,688)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 135,415 miles
- Test number
- 788402995644
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass132,727 miles10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 132,727 miles
- Test number
- 269369876572
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail132,727 miles (+5,169)1 major10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,727 miles
- Test number
- 969613305736
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass127,558 miles (+3)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 127,558 miles
- Test number
- 480086703451
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear number plate light insecure
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Fail127,555 miles (+4,255)2 major10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,555 miles
- Test number
- 765129253097
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear number plate light insecure
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass123,300 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 123,300 miles
- Test number
- 103371099838
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust joint (6.1.2 (a))
Fail123,299 miles (+6,401)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,299 miles
- Test number
- 715581449068
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust joint (6.1.2 (a))
Pass116,898 miles (+6,583)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 116,898 miles
- Test number
- 549021161980
- MinorNearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass110,315 miles (+340)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 110,315 miles
- Test number
- 312506311750
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass109,975 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 109,975 miles
- Test number
- 629478927363
- AdvisoryOffside Front mirror slight cracked
Fail109,975 miles (+1,923)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,975 miles
- Test number
- 751093557828
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn inner edge borderline pass
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front mirror slight cracked
Pass108,052 miles (+6,300)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 108,052 miles
- Test number
- 440817808350
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass101,752 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 101,752 miles
- Test number
- 921518798457
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail101,752 miles (+9,119)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,752 miles
- Test number
- 400965668323
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust hanger is corroded away, (7.1.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass92,633 miles (+9,232)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 92,633 miles
- Test number
- 893371979336
- AdvisoryRear exhaust hanger is heavily corroded
Pass83,401 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 83,401 miles
- Test number
- 456500291466
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail83,401 miles (-689,298)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,401 miles
- Test number
- 763968146736
- FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass772,699 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 772,699 miles
- Test number
- 365192155065
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail77,269 miles (+8,413)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,269 miles
- Test number
- 166392255063
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass68,856 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 68,856 miles
- Test number
- 925732134017
- NoteAdvise n/s rear tyre is slightly mishapen
Fail68,856 miles (+7,246)2 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,856 miles
- Test number
- 778952734042
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- NoteAdvise n/s rear tyre is slightly mishapen
Pass61,610 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 61,610 miles
- Test number
- 387474953077
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail61,610 miles (+10,560)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,610 miles
- Test number
- 168674053040
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Pass51,050 miles (+14,081)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 51,050 miles
- Test number
- 387715452062
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- NoteWindscreen washers lazy - just enough fluid reaching screen
Pass36,969 miles3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 36,969 miles
- Test number
- 799847151003
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
- NoteEngine idle rough at times (hunting)
- NoteEngine management warning light on
Questions about LS08 FWC
- Does LS08 FWC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS08 FWC is valid until 24 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LS08 FWC?
- The MOT on LS08 FWC is valid until 24 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LS08 FWC done?
- LS08 FWC was recorded at 135,415 miles at its MOT on 17 Jun 2026, an average of 6,432 miles a year.
- Has LS08 FWC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS08 FWC has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jun 2025.
- Has the mileage on LS08 FWC ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 13 Feb 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LS08 FWC find?
- LS08 FWC passed its latest MOT on 17 Jun 2026 with 10 advisories: central front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front oil leak, but not excessive, and 7 more.
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