Ford Focus
Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 1,596 cc
LX08 VLBMOT history
LX08 VLB is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 6 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 5 Jul 2024 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 66,239 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jul 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 5 Jul 2024
- Mileage
- 66,239 mi
- At MOT on 6 Jul 2023
- MOT tests
- 18
- 12 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 3,273 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LX08 VLB
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Focus
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,596 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 6 Mar 2008
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 5 Jul 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Jul 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
LX08 VLB was last recorded at 66,239 miles on 6 Jul 2023, 8,467 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jan 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 57,772 miles · 26 Jan 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 8,467 miles
- Average per year
- 3,273 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 66,239 miles
- 2022 – 57,772 miles
- 2020 – 57,215 miles
- 2019 – 53,189 miles
- 2018 – 50,210 miles
- 2017 – 46,741 miles
- 2016 – 43,935 miles
- 2015 – 41,665 miles
- 2014 – 39,425 miles
- 2013 – 36,793 miles
- 2012 – 33,382 miles
- 2011 – 25,436 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass66,239 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Low coolant
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014
Full MOT history
18 tests since 17 Jan 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass66,239 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 66,239 miles
- Test number
- 289188472030
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Fail66,239 miles (+8,467)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,239 miles
- Test number
- 432549396184
- Repaired at testNearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Pass57,772 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 57,772 miles
- Test number
- 403267515845
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryLow coolant
Fail57,772 miles (+557)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,772 miles
- Test number
- 386497180639
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryLow coolant
Pass57,215 miles (+4,026)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 57,215 miles
- Test number
- 114913263976
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,189 miles (+2,979)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 53,189 miles
- Test number
- 624768158412
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,210 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2019
- Odometer
- 50,210 miles
- Test number
- 705445268032
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail50,210 miles (+3,469)1 failure2 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,210 miles
- Test number
- 475680073875
- FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass46,741 miles (+2,806)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 46,741 miles
- Test number
- 956047922095
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,935 miles (+2,270)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 43,935 miles
- Test number
- 463662243538
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail41,665 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,665 miles
- Test number
- 297171205161
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Pass41,665 miles (+2,240)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 41,665 miles
- Test number
- 717371205124
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,425 miles (+2,632)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 39,425 miles
- Test number
- 357794794029
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail36,793 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 36,793 miles
- Test number
- 476856803111
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteWiper blade rubber in poor condition
Pass36,793 miles (+3,411)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 36,793 miles
- Test number
- 918796603182
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteWiper blade rubber in poor condition
Pass33,382 miles (+7,946)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 33,382 miles
- Test number
- 519934912098
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail25,436 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 25,436 miles
- Test number
- 236717211080
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass25,436 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 25,436 miles
- Test number
- 547617411082
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LX08 VLB
- Does LX08 VLB currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LX08 VLB expired on 5 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LX08 VLB?
- The MOT on LX08 VLB expired on 5 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LX08 VLB done?
- LX08 VLB was recorded at 66,239 miles at its MOT on 6 Jul 2023, an average of 3,273 miles a year.
- Has LX08 VLB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LX08 VLB has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jul 2023.
- Has the mileage on LX08 VLB 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 LX08 VLB find?
- LX08 VLB passed its latest MOT on 6 Jul 2023 with 2 advisories: nearside front headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output; offside front headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output.
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