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Black · Diesel · 2014 · 1,560 cc

S8 LULMOT history

S8 LUL is a black diesel Ford Focus first used on 11 Dec 2014. Its MOT is valid until 10 Feb 2027 and it has passed 9 of 14 MOT tests, with 109,587 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Feb 2026.

S8 LUL black Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Feb 2027
Mileage
109,587 mi
At MOT on 10 Feb 2026
MOT tests
14
9 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,286 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S8 LUL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
11 Dec 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S8 LUL was last recorded at 109,587 miles on 10 Feb 2026, 8,788 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,799 miles · 10 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
8,788 miles
Average per year
9,286 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 109,587 miles
  • 2025 – 100,799 miles
  • 2024 – 91,515 miles
  • 2023 – 80,338 miles
  • 2021 – 76,133 miles
  • 2020 – 66,887 miles
  • 2019 – 56,558 miles
  • 2018 – 43,337 miles
  • 2017 – 33,574 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,587 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both, trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryHeat shield loose

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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

14 tests since 4 Dec 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,587 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    109,587 miles
    Test number
    420163314486
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both, trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeat shield loose

  2. Fail109,587 miles (+8,788)1 repaired1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,587 miles
    Test number
    629537399986
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both, trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeat shield loose

  3. Pass100,799 miles (+93)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    100,799 miles
    Test number
    275383038070
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail100,706 miles (+9,191)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,706 miles
    Test number
    810076634432
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass91,515 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    91,515 miles
    Test number
    540345033742
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated misting of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear parking brake low effort

  6. Fail91,515 miles (+11,177)1 dangerous4 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,515 miles
    Test number
    393889185550
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn to cords inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated misting of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear parking brake low effort

  7. Pass80,338 miles (+57)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    80,338 miles
    Test number
    734065332629

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail80,281 miles (+4,148)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,281 miles
    Test number
    873396425780
    • MajorNearside Rear Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass76,133 miles (+9,246)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    76,133 miles
    Test number
    919397203603
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass66,887 miles (+10,329)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    66,887 miles
    Test number
    536892545629
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass56,558 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    56,558 miles
    Test number
    884756580638

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail56,558 miles (+13,221)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,558 miles
    Test number
    784699699243
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass43,337 miles (+9,763)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    43,337 miles
    Test number
    433579611225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass33,574 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    33,574 miles
    Test number
    365583511973

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S8 LUL

Does S8 LUL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S8 LUL is valid until 10 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on S8 LUL?
The MOT on S8 LUL is valid until 10 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S8 LUL done?
S8 LUL was recorded at 109,587 miles at its MOT on 10 Feb 2026, an average of 9,286 miles a year.
Has S8 LUL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S8 LUL has failed 5 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on S8 LUL 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 S8 LUL find?
S8 LUL passed its latest MOT on 10 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: nearside front position lamp light intensity obviously reduced; front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both; offside rear tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords, and 4 more.

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