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Ford Focus

Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,596 cc

LT08 YFSMOT history

LT08 YFS is a silver petrol Ford Focus first used on 4 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 20 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 145,658 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Mar 2026.

LT08 YFS silver Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Mar 2027
Mileage
145,658 mi
At MOT on 16 Mar 2026
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,875 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LT08 YFS
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
4 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LT08 YFS was last recorded at 145,658 miles on 16 Mar 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
145,656 miles · 10 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
7,875 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 145,658 miles
  • 2025 – 138,204 miles
  • 2024 – 128,968 miles
  • 2023 – 117,811 miles
  • 2022 – 106,205 miles
  • 2021 – 95,638 miles
  • 2020 – 88,560 miles
  • 2019 – 80,822 miles
  • 2018 – 73,806 miles
  • 2017 – 66,851 miles
  • 2016 – 62,858 miles
  • 2015 – 58,391 miles
  • 2014 – 51,357 miles
  • 2013 – 42,032 miles
  • 2012 – 33,792 miles
  • 2011 – 26,962 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,658 miles

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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2021–2026

  • 2 of 4 exhaust carriers broken

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Inner edges of NSF OSF and NSR tyres wearing - not to ply/cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

24 tests since 18 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass145,658 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    145,658 miles
    Test number
    400425096745

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail145,656 miles (+7,452)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,656 miles
    Test number
    774367345769
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  3. Pass138,204 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    138,204 miles
    Test number
    232112969360
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Fail138,204 miles (+9,236)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,204 miles
    Test number
    907215953926
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass128,968 miles (+11,157)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    128,968 miles
    Test number
    270646899441
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front 3mm/worn inners (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass117,811 miles (+11,606)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    117,811 miles
    Test number
    698060518526
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass106,205 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    106,205 miles
    Test number
    705032505494
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Fail106,205 miles (+10,567)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,205 miles
    Test number
    244689414761
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass95,638 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    95,638 miles
    Test number
    898606065475
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Fail95,638 miles (+7,078)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,638 miles
    Test number
    723809530483
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Pass88,560 miles (+60)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    88,560 miles
    Test number
    872042322996
    • Advisory2 of 4 exhaust carriers broken
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryInner edges of NSF OSF and NSR tyres wearing - not to ply/cords
  12. Fail88,500 miles (+7,678)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,500 miles
    Test number
    375326706355
    • MajorNearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Advisory2 of 4 exhaust carriers broken
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryInner edges of NSF OSF and NSR tyres wearing - not to ply/cords
  13. Pass80,822 miles (+7,016)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    80,822 miles
    Test number
    998294822823
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s wing mirror damaged
  14. Pass73,806 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    73,806 miles
    Test number
    500708164539
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion to inner and outer surfaces (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  15. Fail73,806 miles (+6,955)2 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,806 miles
    Test number
    441658572118
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion to inner and outer surfaces (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  16. Pass66,851 miles (+3,993)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    66,851 miles
    Test number
    133987656097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass62,858 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    62,858 miles
    Test number
    393718517877

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail62,837 miles (+4,446)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,837 miles
    Test number
    797600554456
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bushes (2.4.G.2)
  19. Pass58,391 miles (+7,034)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    58,391 miles
    Test number
    355018055028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass51,357 miles (+9,325)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    51,357 miles
    Test number
    975450464044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass42,032 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    42,032 miles
    Test number
    246690663020
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  22. Fail42,032 miles (+8,240)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,032 miles
    Test number
    318750563060
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  23. Pass33,792 miles (+6,830)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    33,792 miles
    Test number
    227192962077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass26,962 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    26,962 miles
    Test number
    369339741038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LT08 YFS

Does LT08 YFS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LT08 YFS is valid until 20 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LT08 YFS?
The MOT on LT08 YFS is valid until 20 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LT08 YFS done?
LT08 YFS was recorded at 145,658 miles at its MOT on 16 Mar 2026, an average of 7,875 miles a year.
Has LT08 YFS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LT08 YFS has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LT08 YFS 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 LT08 YFS find?
LT08 YFS passed its latest MOT on 16 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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