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Ford Focus

Bronze · Petrol · 2008 · 1,999 cc

LX08 VPDMOT history

LX08 VPD is a bronze petrol Ford Focus first used on 20 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jul 2027 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 134,087 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jul 2026.

LX08 VPD bronze Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Jul 2027
Mileage
134,087 mi
At MOT on 9 Dec 2024
MOT tests
23
14 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,313 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX08 VPD
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Bronze
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
20 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX08 VPD was last recorded at 134,087 miles on 9 Dec 2024, 2,757 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,330 miles · 8 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
2,757 miles
Average per year
7,313 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 134,087 miles
  • 2023 – 131,330 miles
  • 2022 – 126,514 miles
  • 2021 – 124,700 miles
  • 2020 – 120,072 miles
  • 2018 – 114,387 miles
  • 2017 – 109,339 miles
  • 2016 – 95,551 miles
  • 2015 – 88,090 miles
  • 2014 – 70,608 miles
  • 2013 – 54,679 miles
  • 2012 – 44,705 miles
  • 2011 – 33,892 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective missing / system secure (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower wing / harsh corrosion
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisorySteering slightly heavy

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Coil spring corroded o/s/r and n/s/r

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

23 tests since 29 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    104202677852
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective missing / system secure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower wing / harsh corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering slightly heavy

  2. Pass134,087 miles (+2,757)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    134,087 miles
    Test number
    624409986226
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Corrosion to suspension components

  3. Pass131,330 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    131,330 miles
    Test number
    453947662444
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded o/s/r and n/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  4. Fail131,326 miles (+4,812)3 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,326 miles
    Test number
    843557471837
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded o/s/r and n/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn / poor condition (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge poor condition , borderline pass (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass126,514 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    126,514 miles
    Test number
    403840963434
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail126,514 miles (+1,814)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,514 miles
    Test number
    576829234703
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass124,700 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    124,700 miles
    Test number
    893836129760
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail124,700 miles (+4,628)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,700 miles
    Test number
    135321593817
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass120,072 miles (+18)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2021
    Odometer
    120,072 miles
    Test number
    199393504609
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Attention required (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Heat shield broken / insecure but not likely to fall off

  10. Fail120,054 miles (+5,667)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,054 miles
    Test number
    352166049538
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Attention required (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Heat shield broken / insecure but not likely to fall off

  11. Pass114,387 miles (+5,048)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    114,387 miles
    Test number
    389989981031
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass109,339 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    109,339 miles
    Test number
    431009778915
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre badly worn on inner edge

  13. Fail109,339 miles (+13,788)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,339 miles
    Test number
    894526388344
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre badly worn on inner edge

  14. Pass95,551 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2017
    Odometer
    95,551 miles
    Test number
    726267420972
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Fail95,551 miles (+7,461)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,551 miles
    Test number
    321010277065
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass88,090 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2016
    Odometer
    88,090 miles
    Test number
    478168825159
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inside

  17. Fail88,090 miles (+17,482)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,090 miles
    Test number
    779028725139
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inside

  18. Pass70,608 miles (+15,929)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2015
    Odometer
    70,608 miles
    Test number
    337556134197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass54,679 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    54,679 miles
    Test number
    855848493068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail54,677 miles (+9,972)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,677 miles
    Test number
    977805793056
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  21. Pass44,705 miles (+10,813)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    44,705 miles
    Test number
    125095092025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass33,892 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    33,892 miles
    Test number
    308558681088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail33,892 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,892 miles
    Test number
    139478981071
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Questions about LX08 VPD

Does LX08 VPD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX08 VPD is valid until 5 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX08 VPD?
The MOT on LX08 VPD is valid until 5 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX08 VPD done?
LX08 VPD was recorded at 134,087 miles at its MOT on 9 Dec 2024, an average of 7,313 miles a year.
Has LX08 VPD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX08 VPD has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on LX08 VPD 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 VPD find?
LX08 VPD passed its latest MOT on 6 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 10 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front exhaust mounting defective missing / system secure, and 8 more.

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