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Ford Focus

Red · Petrol · 2008 · 1,798 cc

LX08 VLFMOT history

LX08 VLF is a red petrol Ford Focus first used on 26 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 12 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 61,430 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Mar 2026.

LX08 VLF red Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Mar 2027
Mileage
61,430 mi
At MOT on 9 Mar 2026
MOT tests
18
16 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,799 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX08 VLF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,798 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
26 May 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX08 VLF was last recorded at 61,430 miles on 9 Mar 2026, 6,259 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
55,171 miles · 18 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
6,259 miles
Average per year
2,799 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 61,430 miles
  • 2025 – 55,171 miles
  • 2024 – 54,741 miles
  • 2023 – 53,568 miles
  • 2022 – 52,090 miles
  • 2021 – 50,048 miles
  • 2020 – 49,261 miles
  • 2019 – 47,373 miles
  • 2018 – 44,381 miles
  • 2017 – 41,039 miles
  • 2016 – 36,628 miles
  • 2015 – 32,843 miles
  • 2014 – 29,732 miles
  • 2013 – 25,343 miles
  • 2012 – 22,694 miles
  • 2011 – 19,867 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass61,430 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • Advisory* Vehicle has covers fitted making unable to check some testable items.
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

18 tests since 4 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass61,430 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    61,430 miles
    Test number
    592323128397
    • Advisory* Vehicle has covers fitted making unable to check some testable items.
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail61,430 miles (+6,259)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,430 miles
    Test number
    779911242037
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Advisory* Vehicle has covers fitted making unable to check some testable items.
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass55,171 miles (+430)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    55,171 miles
    Test number
    412748281225
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass54,741 miles (+1,173)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    54,741 miles
    Test number
    754795391086
    • 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))

  5. Pass53,568 miles (+1,478)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    53,568 miles
    Test number
    360983571602

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass52,090 miles (+2,042)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    52,090 miles
    Test number
    705067893384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass50,048 miles (+787)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    50,048 miles
    Test number
    902277784325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass49,261 miles (+1,888)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    49,261 miles
    Test number
    197149280221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass47,373 miles (+2,992)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    47,373 miles
    Test number
    182776480966

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass44,381 miles (+3,342)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    44,381 miles
    Test number
    185343221120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass41,039 miles (+4,411)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    41,039 miles
    Test number
    908726131812

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass36,628 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    36,628 miles
    Test number
    530682266237
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Fail36,628 miles (+3,785)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,628 miles
    Test number
    848336787556
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass32,843 miles (+3,111)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    32,843 miles
    Test number
    587511575019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass29,732 miles (+4,389)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    29,732 miles
    Test number
    868337984000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass25,343 miles (+2,649)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    25,343 miles
    Test number
    267945693027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass22,694 miles (+2,827)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2013
    Odometer
    22,694 miles
    Test number
    278978012107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass19,867 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2012
    Odometer
    19,867 miles
    Test number
    616444721124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX08 VLF

Does LX08 VLF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX08 VLF is valid until 12 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX08 VLF?
The MOT on LX08 VLF is valid until 12 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX08 VLF done?
LX08 VLF was recorded at 61,430 miles at its MOT on 9 Mar 2026, an average of 2,799 miles a year.
Has LX08 VLF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX08 VLF has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LX08 VLF 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 VLF find?
LX08 VLF passed its latest MOT on 9 Mar 2026 with 4 advisories: * vehicle has covers fitted making unable to check some testable items.; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; front inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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