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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 1,596 cc

LX08 VMVMOT history

LX08 VMV is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 31 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 9 Nov 2026 and it has passed 15 of 16 MOT tests, with 56,515 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Nov 2025.

LX08 VMV blue Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Nov 2026
Mileage
56,515 mi
At MOT on 7 Nov 2025
MOT tests
16
15 passed · 1 failed
Per year
2,965 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX08 VMV
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
31 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX08 VMV was last recorded at 56,515 miles on 7 Nov 2025, 10,955 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
45,560 miles · 22 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
10,955 miles
Average per year
2,965 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 56,515 miles
  • 2024 – 45,560 miles
  • 2023 – 40,532 miles
  • 2022 – 39,595 miles
  • 2021 – 37,769 miles
  • 2020 – 36,917 miles
  • 2019 – 35,775 miles
  • 2018 – 34,399 miles
  • 2017 – 31,460 miles
  • 2016 – 28,789 miles
  • 2015 – 25,939 miles
  • 2014 – 23,942 miles
  • 2013 – 21,365 miles
  • 2012 – 18,282 miles
  • 2011 – 13,181 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass56,515 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass56,515 miles (+10,955)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    56,515 miles
    Test number
    456151652607
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass45,560 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    45,560 miles
    Test number
    515501579037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail45,560 miles (+5,028)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,560 miles
    Test number
    511102567112
    • Repaired at testDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass40,532 miles (+937)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    40,532 miles
    Test number
    411313573510
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear rear toe link arm bushes worn both sides
  5. Pass39,595 miles (+1,826)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    39,595 miles
    Test number
    585457255714
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass37,769 miles (+852)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    37,769 miles
    Test number
    785553555521

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass36,917 miles (+1,142)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    36,917 miles
    Test number
    585758439064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass35,775 miles (+1,376)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    35,775 miles
    Test number
    644884177577
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  9. Pass34,399 miles (+2,939)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    34,399 miles
    Test number
    497491125327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass31,460 miles (+2,671)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    31,460 miles
    Test number
    443003933814
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly scored (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear tyres perishing
  11. Pass28,789 miles (+2,850)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    28,789 miles
    Test number
    643497337204
    • AdvisoryRear back pipe damaged
  12. Pass25,939 miles (+1,997)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    25,939 miles
    Test number
    565532373663

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass23,942 miles (+2,577)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    23,942 miles
    Test number
    365829604357
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
  14. Pass21,365 miles (+3,083)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    21,365 miles
    Test number
    176639913388
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
  15. Pass18,282 miles (+5,101)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    18,282 miles
    Test number
    145855922344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass13,181 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    13,181 miles
    Test number
    315837281068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX08 VMV

Does LX08 VMV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX08 VMV is valid until 9 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LX08 VMV?
The MOT on LX08 VMV is valid until 9 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX08 VMV done?
LX08 VMV was recorded at 56,515 miles at its MOT on 7 Nov 2025, an average of 2,965 miles a year.
Has LX08 VMV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX08 VMV has failed 1 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LX08 VMV 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 VMV find?
LX08 VMV passed its latest MOT on 7 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; oil leak, but not excessive.

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