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Ford Focus

Grey · Petrol · 2008 · 1,596 cc

LS08 TFKMOT history

LS08 TFK is a grey petrol Ford Focus first used on 28 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 17 Jul 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 86,167 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jul 2026.

LS08 TFK grey Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Focus, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 17 Jul 2027
Mileage
86,167 mi
At MOT on 18 Jul 2026
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,582 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS08 TFK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
28 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS08 TFK was last recorded at 86,167 miles on 18 Jul 2026, 774 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Oct 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 15 Mar 2016: 48,464 miles, lower than 54,970 miles on 19 Mar 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
85,393 miles · 8 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
774 miles
Average per year
4,582 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 86,167 miles
  • 2025 – 85,393 miles
  • 2024 – 80,305 miles
  • 2023 – 75,667 miles
  • 2022 – 71,901 miles
  • 2021 – 66,484 miles
  • 2020 – 64,739 miles
  • 2019 – 60,569 miles
  • 2018 – 56,472 miles
  • 2017 – 51,779 miles
  • 2016 – 48,464 miles
  • 2015 – 54,970 miles
  • 2014 – 41,438 miles
  • 2013 – 33,402 miles
  • 2012 – 25,319 miles
  • 2011 – 16,042 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,167 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (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.

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2025

Full MOT history

23 tests since 29 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,167 miles (+774)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    86,167 miles
    Test number
    512327462433
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass85,393 miles (+1,644)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    85,393 miles
    Test number
    911600692266
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm, rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm, rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Deteriorated (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass83,749 miles (+3,444)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    83,749 miles
    Test number
    303264641287
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass80,305 miles (+4,638)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    80,305 miles
    Test number
    641434289706
    • 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 Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass75,667 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    75,667 miles
    Test number
    765836120903
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail75,667 miles (+3,766)3 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,667 miles
    Test number
    233178171050
    • MajorPower steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorPower steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))
    • MajorPower steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass71,901 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    71,901 miles
    Test number
    954522516090
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail71,901 miles (+5,417)1 dangerous2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,901 miles
    Test number
    217074136487
    • DangerousPower steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii))
    • MajorPower steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))
    • MajorPower steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering fluid black

  9. Pass66,484 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    66,484 miles
    Test number
    479712332406
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Fail66,484 miles (+1,745)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,484 miles
    Test number
    557051197095
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass64,739 miles (+4,170)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    64,739 miles
    Test number
    618950760714
    • MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass60,569 miles (+4,097)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    60,569 miles
    Test number
    682421758779
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass56,472 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    56,472 miles
    Test number
    414363937893
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

  14. Fail56,472 miles (+4,693)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,472 miles
    Test number
    869913862895
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

  15. Pass51,779 miles (+3,315)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    51,779 miles
    Test number
    254265225274
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass48,464 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    48,464 miles
    Test number
    109319728886

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail48,464 miles (-6,506)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,464 miles
    Test number
    353974488577
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  18. Pass54,970 miles (+13,532)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    54,970 miles
    Test number
    776568675050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass41,438 miles (+8,036)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    41,438 miles
    Test number
    859943474030
    • 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)

  20. Pass33,402 miles (+8,083)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    33,402 miles
    Test number
    175138063448
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Pass25,319 miles (+9,277)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    25,319 miles
    Test number
    599934382088
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteO/s/r tyre perishing.

  22. Pass16,042 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    16,042 miles
    Test number
    958728981049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail16,042 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,042 miles
    Test number
    106338381434
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LS08 TFK

Does LS08 TFK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS08 TFK is valid until 17 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS08 TFK?
The MOT on LS08 TFK is valid until 17 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 TFK done?
LS08 TFK was recorded at 86,167 miles at its MOT on 18 Jul 2026, an average of 4,582 miles a year.
Has LS08 TFK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS08 TFK has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on LS08 TFK ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 15 Mar 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS08 TFK find?
LS08 TFK passed its latest MOT on 18 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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