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Ford Focus

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,798 cc

LX08 VPCMOT history

LX08 VPC is a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 31 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 15 Dec 2025 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 155,561 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Dec 2024.

LX08 VPC black Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 15 Dec 2025
Mileage
155,561 mi
At MOT on 14 Dec 2024
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,725 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX08 VPC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,798 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
31 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
14 Dec 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX08 VPC was last recorded at 155,561 miles on 14 Dec 2024, 18,612 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,949 miles · 15 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
18,612 miles
Average per year
8,725 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 155,561 miles
  • 2023 – 136,949 miles
  • 2022 – 119,180 miles
  • 2021 – 99,374 miles
  • 2020 – 94,441 miles
  • 2019 – 90,780 miles
  • 2018 – 86,064 miles
  • 2017 – 80,848 miles
  • 2016 – 74,968 miles
  • 2015 – 71,314 miles
  • 2014 – 61,348 miles
  • 2013 – 52,378 miles
  • 2012 – 45,934 miles
  • 2011 – 39,823 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass155,561 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner rear position (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner rear position (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

18 tests since 9 Sept 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass155,561 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    155,561 miles
    Test number
    706266976324
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail155,561 miles (+18,612)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,561 miles
    Test number
    691897889595
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass136,949 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    136,949 miles
    Test number
    529333479762

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail136,949 miles (+17,769)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,949 miles
    Test number
    870493523702
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

  5. Pass119,180 miles (+19,806)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    119,180 miles
    Test number
    456127390917

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass99,374 miles (+4,933)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    99,374 miles
    Test number
    107300199947

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass94,441 miles (+3,661)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    94,441 miles
    Test number
    785895280558

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass90,780 miles (+4,716)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    90,780 miles
    Test number
    500603899242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass86,064 miles (+74)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    86,064 miles
    Test number
    577143733987

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail85,990 miles (+5,142)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,990 miles
    Test number
    279345612032
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass80,848 miles (+68)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    80,848 miles
    Test number
    826965674788
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner rear position (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner rear position (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  12. Fail80,780 miles (+5,812)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,780 miles
    Test number
    227815207938
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge has a cut exposing the cord (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner rear position (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner rear position (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  13. Pass74,968 miles (+3,654)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    74,968 miles
    Test number
    346670693590
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs corroded (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass71,314 miles (+9,966)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    71,314 miles
    Test number
    962312820568

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass61,348 miles (+8,970)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    61,348 miles
    Test number
    376380564424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass52,378 miles (+6,444)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    52,378 miles
    Test number
    309868643216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass45,934 miles (+6,111)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    45,934 miles
    Test number
    166514532274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass39,823 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    39,823 miles
    Test number
    219982351206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX08 VPC

Does LX08 VPC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX08 VPC expired on 15 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX08 VPC?
The MOT on LX08 VPC expired on 15 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX08 VPC done?
LX08 VPC was recorded at 155,561 miles at its MOT on 14 Dec 2024, an average of 8,725 miles a year.
Has LX08 VPC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX08 VPC has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on LX08 VPC 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 VPC find?
LX08 VPC passed its latest MOT on 14 Dec 2024 with 1 advisory: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged.

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