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Ford Focus

Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,798 cc

LS08 FWPMOT history

LS08 FWP is a silver petrol Ford Focus first used on 28 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 6 Oct 2027 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 137,657 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Sept 2026.

LS08 FWP silver Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Oct 2027
Mileage
137,657 mi
At MOT on 25 Sept 2026
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
8,152 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS08 FWP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,798 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
28 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS08 FWP was last recorded at 137,657 miles on 25 Sept 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,657 miles · 24 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
8,152 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 137,657 miles
  • 2025 – 125,595 miles
  • 2024 – 115,695 miles
  • 2023 – 106,587 miles
  • 2022 – 100,057 miles
  • 2021 – 95,182 miles
  • 2020 – 92,932 miles
  • 2019 – 89,059 miles
  • 2018 – 83,359 miles
  • 2017 – 71,633 miles
  • 2016 – 57,623 miles
  • 2015 – 46,124 miles
  • 2014 – 35,304 miles
  • 2013 – 27,464 miles
  • 2012 – 18,868 miles
  • 2011 – 11,494 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,657 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass137,657 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    137,657 miles
    Test number
    781394682228
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Fail137,657 miles (+12,062)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,657 miles
    Test number
    921062969486
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass125,595 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    125,595 miles
    Test number
    811788679832
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Fail125,595 miles (+9,900)2 major3 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,595 miles
    Test number
    146006168600
    • MajorOffside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced lens broken (4.5.4 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass115,695 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    115,695 miles
    Test number
    420409904167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail115,695 miles (+9,108)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,695 miles
    Test number
    565524958391
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

  7. Pass106,587 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    106,587 miles
    Test number
    279113411922
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail106,585 miles (+6,528)2 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,585 miles
    Test number
    390953916979
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass100,057 miles (+4,875)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    100,057 miles
    Test number
    579631060614

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass95,182 miles (+2,250)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    95,182 miles
    Test number
    625338792650
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass92,932 miles (+3,873)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    92,932 miles
    Test number
    834635375035
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OS+NS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass89,059 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    89,059 miles
    Test number
    334186969908

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail89,059 miles (+5,700)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,059 miles
    Test number
    113481154006
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

  14. Pass83,359 miles (+11,726)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    83,359 miles
    Test number
    215806306652
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorRear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

  15. Pass71,633 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    71,633 miles
    Test number
    866120531390
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and nearside rear tyre worn on inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit Both front tyres and both front tyres worn on inner and outer edge (suggest replace them) (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail71,633 miles (+14,010)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,633 miles
    Test number
    811427945704
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and nearside rear tyre worn on inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit Both front tyres and both front tyres worn on inner and outer edge (suggest replace them) (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass57,623 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    57,623 miles
    Test number
    858923820366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail57,623 miles (+11,499)6 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,623 miles
    Test number
    410417895386
    • FailureDirection indicators not working Both front and rear indicators (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureHazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  19. Pass46,124 miles (+10,820)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    46,124 miles
    Test number
    795074949787

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass35,304 miles (+7,840)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    35,304 miles
    Test number
    725957474299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass27,464 miles (+8,596)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    27,464 miles
    Test number
    389410513352
    • 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)

  22. Pass18,868 miles (+7,374)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    18,868 miles
    Test number
    915109372247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail11,494 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,494 miles
    Test number
    115083281250
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  24. Pass11,494 miles (+628)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    11,494 miles
    Test number
    358563881496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass10,866 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    10,866 miles
    Test number
    138666961073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail10,866 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,866 miles
    Test number
    299006761075
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Questions about LS08 FWP

Does LS08 FWP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS08 FWP is valid until 6 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS08 FWP?
The MOT on LS08 FWP is valid until 6 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS08 FWP done?
LS08 FWP was recorded at 137,657 miles at its MOT on 25 Sept 2026, an average of 8,152 miles a year.
Has LS08 FWP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS08 FWP has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LS08 FWP 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 FWP find?
LS08 FWP passed its latest MOT on 25 Sept 2026 with 4 advisories: front exhaust mounting defective; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 1 more.

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