Ford Focus
Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 1,753 cc
LX08 VLDMOT history
LX08 VLD is a silver diesel Ford Focus first used on 31 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 30 May 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 94,055 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 30 May 2027
- Mileage
- 94,055 mi
- At MOT on 21 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 15 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 4,559 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LX08 VLD
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Focus
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,753 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 31 Mar 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 30 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 21 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LX08 VLD was last recorded at 94,055 miles on 21 May 2026, 6,966 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 87,089 miles · 29 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 6,966 miles
- Average per year
- 4,559 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 94,055 miles
- 2025 – 87,089 miles
- 2024 – 83,912 miles
- 2023 – 79,393 miles
- 2022 – 75,415 miles
- 2021 – 73,800 miles
- 2019 – 71,984 miles
- 2018 – 68,177 miles
- 2017 – 67,543 miles
- 2016 – 61,847 miles
- 2015 – 53,159 miles
- 2014 – 43,790 miles
- 2013 – 35,656 miles
- 2012 – 29,809 miles
- 2011 – 25,102 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass94,055 miles
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust heat shield loose
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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 Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
21 tests since 6 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass94,055 miles (+6,966)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2027
- Odometer
- 94,055 miles
- Test number
- 246055976462
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust heat shield loose
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass87,089 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2026
- Odometer
- 87,089 miles
- Test number
- 500808683361
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust heatsheild loose
Fail87,089 miles (+3,177)2 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,089 miles
- Test number
- 326510723663
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust heatsheild loose
Pass83,912 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2025
- Odometer
- 83,912 miles
- Test number
- 869158432763
- 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))
- AdvisoryBoth rear brake disc's rusty
Fail83,910 miles (+4,517)3 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,910 miles
- Test number
- 662583792857
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorOffside 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))
Pass79,393 miles (+3,978)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 79,393 miles
- Test number
- 786141618792
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,415 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 75,415 miles
- Test number
- 893126889998
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail75,415 miles (+1,615)3 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,415 miles
- Test number
- 904119919461
- MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass73,800 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 73,800 miles
- Test number
- 851527127017
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail73,800 miles (+1,816)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,800 miles
- Test number
- 555739904757
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass71,984 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 71,984 miles
- Test number
- 677773889022
- AdvisoryFront and rear brake discs corroded
Fail71,984 miles (+3,807)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,984 miles
- Test number
- 358547606864
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront and rear brake discs corroded
Pass68,177 miles (+634)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 68,177 miles
- Test number
- 569749855633
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,543 miles (+5,696)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 67,543 miles
- Test number
- 729994388351
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,847 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 61,847 miles
- Test number
- 568294645588
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perishing badly
Fail61,847 miles (+8,688)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,847 miles
- Test number
- 106800555338
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perishing badly
Pass53,159 miles (+9,369)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 53,159 miles
- Test number
- 695321265193
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,790 miles (+8,134)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 43,790 miles
- Test number
- 155933744188
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,656 miles (+5,847)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 35,656 miles
- Test number
- 805234053129
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,809 miles (+4,707)
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2013
- Odometer
- 29,809 miles
- Test number
- 628172052168
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,102 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 25,102 miles
- Test number
- 409716291036
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LX08 VLD
- Does LX08 VLD currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX08 VLD is valid until 30 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LX08 VLD?
- The MOT on LX08 VLD is valid until 30 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LX08 VLD done?
- LX08 VLD was recorded at 94,055 miles at its MOT on 21 May 2026, an average of 4,559 miles a year.
- Has LX08 VLD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LX08 VLD has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 29 May 2025.
- Has the mileage on LX08 VLD 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 VLD find?
- LX08 VLD passed its latest MOT on 21 May 2026 with 7 advisories: central exhaust heat shield loose; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 4 more.
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