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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 1,596 cc

LX08 VRGMOT history

LX08 VRG is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 31 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 11 Feb 2026 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 154,735 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Feb 2025.

LX08 VRG blue Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Focus, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 11 Feb 2026
Mileage
154,735 mi
At MOT on 1 Feb 2025
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
9,437 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX08 VRG
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 expired on 11 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX08 VRG was last recorded at 154,735 miles on 1 Feb 2025, 6,860 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
147,875 miles · 7 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
6,860 miles
Average per year
9,437 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 154,735 miles
  • 2024 – 147,875 miles
  • 2023 – 139,798 miles
  • 2022 – 133,727 miles
  • 2021 – 125,177 miles
  • 2020 – 118,818 miles
  • 2019 – 112,335 miles
  • 2018 – 104,114 miles
  • 2017 – 95,719 miles
  • 2016 – 89,045 miles
  • 2015 – 82,350 miles
  • 2014 – 67,880 miles
  • 2013 – 49,964 miles
  • 2012 – 36,675 miles
  • 2011 – 24,212 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass154,735 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))
  • AdvisoryRear coil springs corroded

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass154,735 miles (+6,860)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    154,735 miles
    Test number
    840563573735
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear coil springs corroded

  2. Pass147,875 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    147,875 miles
    Test number
    564691292457
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail147,875 miles (+8,077)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,875 miles
    Test number
    643173998877
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass139,798 miles (+6,071)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    139,798 miles
    Test number
    818173933298
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass133,727 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    133,727 miles
    Test number
    956185168230
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively also slight rusting (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail133,727 miles (+8,550)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,727 miles
    Test number
    187474822287
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively also slight rusting (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass125,177 miles (+6,359)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    125,177 miles
    Test number
    818855972171
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass118,818 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    118,818 miles
    Test number
    446809799042
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Fail118,818 miles (+6,483)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,818 miles
    Test number
    188863589927
    • MajorHeadlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass112,335 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    112,335 miles
    Test number
    465626334359
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Fail112,335 miles (+8,221)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,335 miles
    Test number
    963285280229
    • Repaired at testFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass104,114 miles (+8,395)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    104,114 miles
    Test number
    951839188381
    • AdvisoryFront number plate
    • AdvisoryN/s /r tyre in 2mm
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre has cut in side wall
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen

  13. Pass95,719 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    95,719 miles
    Test number
    514075793234
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Fail95,719 miles (+6,674)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,719 miles
    Test number
    126357821164
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass89,045 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    89,045 miles
    Test number
    247799752736
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs scored

  16. Fail89,045 miles (+6,695)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,045 miles
    Test number
    217858632592
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs scored

  17. Pass82,350 miles (+14,470)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    82,350 miles
    Test number
    216441275062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass67,880 miles (+17,916)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    67,880 miles
    Test number
    669915004169
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  19. Fail49,964 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,964 miles
    Test number
    577075603130
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  20. Pass49,964 miles (+13,289)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    49,964 miles
    Test number
    589725103105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass36,675 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    36,675 miles
    Test number
    397925602100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail36,674 miles (+12,462)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,674 miles
    Test number
    267665202136
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing low

  23. Pass24,212 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    24,212 miles
    Test number
    739894291093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX08 VRG

Does LX08 VRG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX08 VRG expired on 11 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX08 VRG?
The MOT on LX08 VRG expired on 11 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX08 VRG done?
LX08 VRG was recorded at 154,735 miles at its MOT on 1 Feb 2025, an average of 9,437 miles a year.
Has LX08 VRG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX08 VRG has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on LX08 VRG 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 VRG find?
LX08 VRG passed its latest MOT on 1 Feb 2025 with 3 advisories: offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; oil leak, but not excessive; rear coil springs corroded.

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