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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 2,521 cc

LU08 MPYMOT history

LU08 MPY is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 2 May 2008. Its MOT expired on 8 Jun 2024 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 143,040 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jun 2023.

LU08 MPY blue Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 8 Jun 2024
Mileage
143,040 mi
At MOT on 9 Jun 2023
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,757 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LU08 MPY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,521 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
2 May 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Jun 2024
Latest MOT test
9 Jun 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LU08 MPY was last recorded at 143,040 miles on 9 Jun 2023, 167 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Apr 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,873 miles · 6 Apr 2022
Between the last two tests
167 miles
Average per year
8,757 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 143,040 miles
  • 2022 – 142,873 miles
  • 2019 – 130,533 miles
  • 2018 – 119,651 miles
  • 2017 – 106,864 miles
  • 2016 – 87,523 miles
  • 2014 – 63,899 miles
  • 2013 – 53,137 miles
  • 2012 – 45,783 miles
  • 2011 – 36,954 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,040 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

17 tests since 28 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,040 miles (+167)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    143,040 miles
    Test number
    719619206300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass142,873 miles (+12,340)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    142,873 miles
    Test number
    886751364943

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass130,533 miles (+266)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    130,533 miles
    Test number
    638334064724
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Fail130,267 miles (+10,616)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,267 miles
    Test number
    825835011144
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass119,651 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    119,651 miles
    Test number
    580382308517
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
  6. Fail119,651 miles (+12,787)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,651 miles
    Test number
    716216178878
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
  7. Pass106,864 miles (+19,341)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    106,864 miles
    Test number
    733443394482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass87,523 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    87,523 miles
    Test number
    771016843791

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail87,515 miles (+23,616)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,515 miles
    Test number
    822550834256
    • FailureExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • 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)
  10. Pass63,899 miles (+3,540)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    63,899 miles
    Test number
    809951514323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass60,359 miles (+7,222)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    60,359 miles
    Test number
    718509554024
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  12. Pass53,137 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    53,137 miles
    Test number
    698703073016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail53,137 miles (+7)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,137 miles
    Test number
    977613873009
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass53,130 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    53,130 miles
    Test number
    517926943079
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Fail53,125 miles (+7,342)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,125 miles
    Test number
    325653943055
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass45,783 miles (+8,829)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2013
    Odometer
    45,783 miles
    Test number
    228726632484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass36,954 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2012
    Odometer
    36,954 miles
    Test number
    336498911158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LU08 MPY

Does LU08 MPY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LU08 MPY expired on 8 Jun 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LU08 MPY?
The MOT on LU08 MPY expired on 8 Jun 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LU08 MPY done?
LU08 MPY was recorded at 143,040 miles at its MOT on 9 Jun 2023, an average of 8,757 miles a year.
Has LU08 MPY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LU08 MPY has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jul 2019.
Has the mileage on LU08 MPY 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 LU08 MPY find?
LU08 MPY passed its latest MOT on 9 Jun 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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