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Ford Focus

Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,596 cc

LX08 VRKMOT history

LX08 VRK is a silver petrol Ford Focus first used on 31 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 5 Jan 2026 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 151,362 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jan 2025.

LX08 VRK silver Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 5 Jan 2026
Mileage
151,362 mi
At MOT on 6 Jan 2025
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
10,528 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX08 VRK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
31 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX08 VRK was last recorded at 151,362 miles on 6 Jan 2025, 7,065 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jan 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 28 Nov 2012: 19,822 miles, lower than 79,747 miles on 8 Dec 2011.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
144,297 miles · 5 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
7,065 miles
Average per year
10,528 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 151,362 miles
  • 2024 – 144,297 miles
  • 2023 – 136,470 miles
  • 2022 – 129,249 miles
  • 2020 – 121,256 miles
  • 2019 – 110,887 miles
  • 2018 – 100,080 miles
  • 2017 – 94,334 miles
  • 2016 – 83,182 miles
  • 2015 – 65,324 miles
  • 2014 – 49,542 miles
  • 2013 – 34,581 miles
  • 2012 – 19,822 miles
  • 2011 – 79,747 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass151,362 miles
  • 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))

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 the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Brake pedal wearing smooth

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass151,362 miles (+7,065)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    151,362 miles
    Test number
    681110578856
    • 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))

  2. Pass144,297 miles (+12)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    144,297 miles
    Test number
    681949024791
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail144,285 miles (+7,815)3 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,285 miles
    Test number
    917125259414
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass136,470 miles (+7,221)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    136,470 miles
    Test number
    451720341078
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass129,249 miles (+7,993)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    129,249 miles
    Test number
    326846429680
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass121,256 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    121,256 miles
    Test number
    507018960082
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail121,256 miles (+10,369)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,256 miles
    Test number
    319552846951
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass110,887 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    110,887 miles
    Test number
    281360261364
    • AdvisoryOffside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail110,883 miles (+10,803)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,883 miles
    Test number
    981831719656
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass100,080 miles (+5,746)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    100,080 miles
    Test number
    900824731264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass94,334 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    94,334 miles
    Test number
    221879874507
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perished in tread

  12. Fail94,334 miles (+11,152)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,334 miles
    Test number
    798868914822
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too high both (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perished in tread

  13. Pass83,182 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    83,182 miles
    Test number
    832815019405
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail83,182 miles (+17,858)2 failures1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,182 miles
    Test number
    241928571966
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass65,324 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    65,324 miles
    Test number
    330266008880

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail65,324 miles (+15,782)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,324 miles
    Test number
    988892667768
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

  17. Pass49,542 miles (+14,961)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    49,542 miles
    Test number
    306781924350
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass34,581 miles (+14,759)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    34,581 miles
    Test number
    435537133345
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass19,822 miles (-59,925)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    19,822 miles
    Test number
    835693432328
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass79,747 miles (+73,605)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    79,747 miles
    Test number
    607742641366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass6,142 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    6,142 miles
    Test number
    106762681407
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Questions about LX08 VRK

Does LX08 VRK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX08 VRK expired on 5 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX08 VRK?
The MOT on LX08 VRK expired on 5 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX08 VRK done?
LX08 VRK was recorded at 151,362 miles at its MOT on 6 Jan 2025, an average of 10,528 miles a year.
Has LX08 VRK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX08 VRK has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on LX08 VRK ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 28 Nov 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LX08 VRK find?
LX08 VRK passed its latest MOT on 6 Jan 2025 with 2 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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