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Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,596 cc

V81 LCSMOT history

V81 LCS is a silver petrol Ford Focus first used on 18 Jul 2008. Its MOT is valid until 15 Nov 2026 and it has passed 16 of 17 MOT tests, with 51,305 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Nov 2025.

V81 LCS silver Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Nov 2026
Mileage
51,305 mi
At MOT on 3 Nov 2025
MOT tests
17
16 passed · 1 failed
Per year
3,414 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V81 LCS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
18 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V81 LCS was last recorded at 51,305 miles on 3 Nov 2025, 13,395 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
37,910 miles · 14 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
13,395 miles
Average per year
3,414 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 51,305 miles
  • 2024 – 37,910 miles
  • 2023 – 23,011 miles
  • 2022 – 10,892 miles
  • 2021 – 10,785 miles
  • 2020 – 10,748 miles
  • 2019 – 10,471 miles
  • 2018 – 9,897 miles
  • 2017 – 9,441 miles
  • 2016 – 8,787 miles
  • 2015 – 7,584 miles
  • 2014 – 6,155 miles
  • 2013 – 4,758 miles
  • 2012 – 3,539 miles
  • 2011 – 2,441 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass51,305 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

17 tests since 13 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass51,305 miles (+13,395)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    51,305 miles
    Test number
    678806843927
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass37,910 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    37,910 miles
    Test number
    997311308296
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • 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 2.3 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Fail37,910 miles (+14,899)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,910 miles
    Test number
    254998456114
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • 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 2.3 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass23,011 miles (+12,119)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    23,011 miles
    Test number
    429273545560

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass10,892 miles (+72)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    10,892 miles
    Test number
    679209790128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass10,820 miles (+35)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    10,820 miles
    Test number
    600399224337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass10,785 miles (+37)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    10,785 miles
    Test number
    254695258338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass10,748 miles (+277)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    10,748 miles
    Test number
    968335220299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass10,471 miles (+574)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    10,471 miles
    Test number
    968352932241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass9,897 miles (+456)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    9,897 miles
    Test number
    512943144791

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass9,441 miles (+654)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    9,441 miles
    Test number
    977127294110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass8,787 miles (+1,203)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    8,787 miles
    Test number
    816894546779

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass7,584 miles (+1,429)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    7,584 miles
    Test number
    866476675139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass6,155 miles (+1,397)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    6,155 miles
    Test number
    939774974126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass4,758 miles (+1,219)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    4,758 miles
    Test number
    945986873155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass3,539 miles (+1,098)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    3,539 miles
    Test number
    209743572487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass2,441 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    2,441 miles
    Test number
    258144891127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V81 LCS

Does V81 LCS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V81 LCS is valid until 15 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on V81 LCS?
The MOT on V81 LCS is valid until 15 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V81 LCS done?
V81 LCS was recorded at 51,305 miles at its MOT on 3 Nov 2025, an average of 3,414 miles a year.
Has V81 LCS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V81 LCS has failed 1 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on V81 LCS 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 V81 LCS find?
V81 LCS passed its latest MOT on 3 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush.

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