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Ford Focus

Purple · Petrol · 2008 · 1,999 cc

LX08 VRVMOT history

LX08 VRV is a purple petrol Ford Focus first used on 21 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 28 Apr 2027 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 132,719 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Apr 2026.

LX08 VRV purple Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Apr 2027
Mileage
132,719 mi
At MOT on 24 Apr 2026
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,571 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX08 VRV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
21 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX08 VRV was last recorded at 132,719 miles on 24 Apr 2026, 4,774 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,945 miles · 9 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
4,774 miles
Average per year
6,571 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 132,719 miles
  • 2025 – 127,945 miles
  • 2024 – 127,881 miles
  • 2023 – 124,559 miles
  • 2022 – 119,360 miles
  • 2021 – 114,678 miles
  • 2020 – 112,899 miles
  • 2019 – 107,928 miles
  • 2016 – 98,676 miles
  • 2015 – 84,777 miles
  • 2014 – 69,902 miles
  • 2013 – 56,985 miles
  • 2012 – 44,885 miles
  • 2011 – 33,005 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,719 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

19 tests since 19 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,719 miles (+4,774)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    132,719 miles
    Test number
    267696636209
    • 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))

  2. Pass127,945 miles (+64)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    127,945 miles
    Test number
    516869470615

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass127,881 miles (+3,322)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    127,881 miles
    Test number
    588566460679

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass124,559 miles (+5,199)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    124,559 miles
    Test number
    731034730538
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass119,360 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    119,360 miles
    Test number
    640946329762

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail119,360 miles (+4,682)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,360 miles
    Test number
    125753441880
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  7. Pass114,678 miles (+1,779)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    114,678 miles
    Test number
    154444690333
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass112,899 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    112,899 miles
    Test number
    363145661616

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail112,899 miles (+4,971)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,899 miles
    Test number
    901205214817
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

  10. Pass107,928 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    107,928 miles
    Test number
    391834937904

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail107,928 miles (+9,252)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,928 miles
    Test number
    744717133706
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass98,676 miles (+135)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    98,676 miles
    Test number
    913326359360
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Fail98,541 miles (+13,764)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,541 miles
    Test number
    826207853586
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass84,777 miles (+122)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    84,777 miles
    Test number
    909768545012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail84,655 miles (+14,753)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,655 miles
    Test number
    709415845065
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • NoteNearside rear outer position light not working
    • NoteOffside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

  16. Pass69,902 miles (+12,917)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    69,902 miles
    Test number
    769849644001
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  17. Pass56,985 miles (+12,100)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    56,985 miles
    Test number
    666419233028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass44,885 miles (+11,880)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    44,885 miles
    Test number
    108755832001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass33,005 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    33,005 miles
    Test number
    828750851006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX08 VRV

Does LX08 VRV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX08 VRV is valid until 28 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX08 VRV?
The MOT on LX08 VRV is valid until 28 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX08 VRV done?
LX08 VRV was recorded at 132,719 miles at its MOT on 24 Apr 2026, an average of 6,571 miles a year.
Has LX08 VRV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX08 VRV has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on LX08 VRV 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 VRV find?
LX08 VRV passed its latest MOT on 24 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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