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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 1,596 cc

LX08 VRWMOT history

LX08 VRW is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 18 Apr 2008. Its MOT expired on 20 Mar 2024 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 108,049 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Mar 2023.

LX08 VRW blue Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 20 Mar 2024
Mileage
108,049 mi
At MOT on 21 Mar 2023
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,953 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX08 VRW
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
18 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
21 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX08 VRW was last recorded at 108,049 miles on 21 Mar 2023, 8,657 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,392 miles · 14 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
8,657 miles
Average per year
6,953 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 108,049 miles
  • 2022 – 99,392 miles
  • 2021 – 87,131 miles
  • 2020 – 78,662 miles
  • 2019 – 67,481 miles
  • 2018 – 58,047 miles
  • 2017 – 49,537 miles
  • 2016 – 46,068 miles
  • 2015 – 43,218 miles
  • 2014 – 38,445 miles
  • 2013 – 34,196 miles
  • 2012 – 29,933 miles
  • 2011 – 24,365 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,049 miles
  • 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))
  • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive outer sill and rear panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

17 tests since 8 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,049 miles (+8,657)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    108,049 miles
    Test number
    963131701872
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive outer sill and rear panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass99,392 miles (+12,261)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    99,392 miles
    Test number
    926349139899
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass87,131 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    87,131 miles
    Test number
    229694773229
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also close to 1.6mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also close to 1.6mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail87,131 miles (+8,469)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,131 miles
    Test number
    286272564934
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also close to 1.6mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also close to 1.6mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass78,662 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    78,662 miles
    Test number
    269743501209
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail78,662 miles (+11,181)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,662 miles
    Test number
    383901334262
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass67,481 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    67,481 miles
    Test number
    359950394478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail67,480 miles (+9,433)1 dangerous3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,480 miles
    Test number
    773111959542
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Out of shape due to being run low on pressure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

  9. Pass58,047 miles (+8,510)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    58,047 miles
    Test number
    970552558545
    • AdvisoryBoth lower arm bush's weak

  10. Pass49,537 miles (+46)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    49,537 miles
    Test number
    374604848497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail49,491 miles (+3,423)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,491 miles
    Test number
    332860097745
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance Advise cracked and signs of water inside lamp unit (1.3.2d)
    • AdvisoryWipers poor

  12. Pass46,068 miles (+2,850)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    46,068 miles
    Test number
    996628362997

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass43,218 miles (+4,773)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    43,218 miles
    Test number
    136498565016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass38,445 miles (+4,249)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    38,445 miles
    Test number
    816789964057
    • NoteAdvise fuel filler flap missing at time of test

  15. Pass34,196 miles (+4,263)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    34,196 miles
    Test number
    465509173022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass29,933 miles (+5,568)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    29,933 miles
    Test number
    815520072040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass24,365 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    24,365 miles
    Test number
    437427661051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX08 VRW

Does LX08 VRW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX08 VRW expired on 20 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX08 VRW?
The MOT on LX08 VRW expired on 20 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX08 VRW done?
LX08 VRW was recorded at 108,049 miles at its MOT on 21 Mar 2023, an average of 6,953 miles a year.
Has LX08 VRW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX08 VRW has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on LX08 VRW 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 VRW find?
LX08 VRW passed its latest MOT on 21 Mar 2023 with 4 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; offside suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive outer sill and rear panel, and 1 more.

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