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This 2008 FORD FOCUS has Passed 13 MOTs and Failed 11 times since 2012

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 120,441 miles 2 months ago on Friday 13th February 2026 at 12:17.

The current MOT will expire in 10 months on Tuesday 16th February 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 8 months on Tuesday 1st December 2026.

LJ08TEY MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED16TH FEBRUARY 2027120,441 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
FAILED12TH FEBRUARY 2026120,429 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Headlamp Aim Projected Beam Image Is Obviously Incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  2. MINOR - Nearside Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  4. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  5. MAJOR - Engine Mil Inoperative Or Indicates A Malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  6. MAJOR - Electronic Stability Control Warning Lamp Indicates A Fault (7.12 (e))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  10. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  11. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  13. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  14. MAJOR - Offside Front Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Split Or Insecure, No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  15. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
PASSED17TH FEBRUARY 202516TH FEBRUARY 2026116,487 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play Inner Drum Stick (2.1.3 (b) (i))
FAILED14TH FEBRUARY 2025116,477 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Engine Mil Inoperative Or Indicates A Malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Rear Fog Lamp Not Working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Headlamp Aim Too Low (4.1.2 (a))
  4. DANGEROUS - Offside Front Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play Inner Drum Stick (2.1.3 (b) (i))
PASSED29TH JANUARY 202428TH JANUARY 2025111,983 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED29TH JANUARY 2024111,981 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Engine Mil Inoperative Or Indicates A Malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Rear Fog Lamp Not Working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn Arm Rear Bushes Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. MAJOR - Front Exhaust System Insecure (6.1.2 (a))
  5. MAJOR - Offside Front Wheel Bearing Rough When Rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Both Sides On Inner Edges (5.2.3 (e))
  7. MAJOR - Front Tyre(s) Of Different Sizes Are Fitted On The Same Axle. (5.2.3 (b))
  8. MAJOR - Rear Tyre(s) Of Different Sizes Are Fitted On The Same Axle. (5.2.3 (b))
PASSED19TH DECEMBER 202218TH DECEMBER 2023107,065 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Exhaust Mounting Defective (6.1.2 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Headlamp Support/mounting Deteriorated
  4. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Gearbox Mounting Defective Deteriorated
FAILED19TH DECEMBER 2022107,063 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Rear Fog Lamp Not Working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Exhaust Mounting Defective (6.1.2 (a))
  3. MINOR - Offside Front Outer Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Headlamp Support/mounting Deteriorated
  6. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Gearbox Mounting Defective Deteriorated
PASSED8TH DECEMBER 202116TH DECEMBER 2022101,370 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED8TH DECEMBER 2021101,368 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Rear Rear Fog Lamp Not Working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Reversing Light Not Working
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Front Headlamp Aim Projected Beam Image Is Obviously Incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  5. MAJOR - Offside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread Damaged (0.1 (b))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED17TH DECEMBER 202016TH DECEMBER 202196,343 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Reversing Lamp Not Working
FAILED17TH DECEMBER 202096,341 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Headlamp Aim Projected Beam Image Is Obviously Incorrect Bulb Fitting? (4.1.2 (c))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Headlamp Aim Projected Beam Image Is Obviously Incorrect Bulb Fitting? (4.1.2 (c))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Reversing Lamp Not Working
PASSED2ND OCTOBER 20191ST OCTOBER 202086,717 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
FAILED2ND OCTOBER 201986,715 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Rear Fog Lamp Not Working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Front Headlamp Aim Projected Beam Image Is Obviously Incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  4. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  5. MAJOR - Offside Rear Wheel Bearing Rough When Rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Nail In Tyre
PASSED4TH SEPTEMBER 20183RD SEPTEMBER 201977,608 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rearmost Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rearmost Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. ADVISORY - Fuel Flap Missing
PASSED4TH JULY 20173RD AUGUST 201867,056 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Damaged
FAILED4TH JULY 201767,056 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (1.7.5a)
  2. FAIL - Offside Registration Plate Lamp Not Working (1.1.c.1d)
  3. FAIL - Offside Side Repeater Not Working (1.4.a.2c)
  4. FAIL - Offside Side Repeater Excessively Damaged So That It Is Not Visible From A Reasonable Distance (1.4.a.2e)
  5. ADVISORY - Cut To The Tread Of The Offside Front Tyre
  6. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Damaged
PASSED4TH AUGUST 20163RD AUGUST 201758,984 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread Slightly Damaged (6.3.1d)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear Bush (2.4.g.2)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear Bush (2.4.g.2)
FAILED29TH JULY 201658,865 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Passenger Door Cannot Be Opened From Inside The Vehicle (6.2.b.1b)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Side Repeater Not Working (1.4.a.2c)
  3. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread Slightly Damaged (6.3.1d)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear Bush (2.4.g.2)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear Bush (2.4.g.2)
PASSED4TH JUNE 20153RD JUNE 201651,568 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Side Repeater Damaged, But Still Visible From A Reasonable Distance (1.4.a.2e)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Obligatory Mirror Damaged, But Not Seriously Affecting The Rear View (8.1.2a)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  5. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (6.3.1d)
FAILED3RD JUNE 201551,554 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Brake Pedal Anti-Slip Provision Missing (3.3.a.1b)
  2. FAIL - Offside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Side Repeater Damaged, But Still Visible From A Reasonable Distance (1.4.a.2e)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Obligatory Mirror Damaged, But Not Seriously Affecting The Rear View (8.1.2a)
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  8. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (6.3.1d)
  9. USER ENTERED - Nearside Front Tyre Outer Wall Damaged
  10. USER ENTERED - Nearside Rear Tyre Outer Wall Damaged/splitting - Replacement Strongly Recommended
PASSED6TH MARCH 20145TH MARCH 201540,844 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Road Wheel With A Slightly Distorted Bead Rim (4.2.a.1a)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Road Wheel With A Slightly Distorted Bead Rim (4.2.a.1a)
  3. USER ENTERED - Damage To The Outer Wall Of The Nearside Front Tyre - No Cords Visible But Replacement Recommended
FAILED6TH MARCH 201440,844 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Headlamp Aim Beam Image Obviously Incorrect (1.8.a.1b)
  2. FAIL - Offside Side Repeater Incorrect Colour (1.4.a.2f)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Road Wheel With A Slightly Distorted Bead Rim (4.2.a.1a)
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Road Wheel With A Slightly Distorted Bead Rim (4.2.a.1a)
  6. USER ENTERED - Damage To The Outer Wall Of The Nearside Front Tyre - No Cords Visible But Replacement Recommended
PASSED20TH FEBRUARY 201219TH FEBRUARY 201328,204 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Side Repeater Slightly Discoloured (1.4.a.2f)
  2. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

LJ08TEY Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 54% | MOT Failure Rate: 46%

LJ08TEY MOT Comments

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LJ08TEY Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 120,441 miles | Average yearly mileage: 6,691 miles

LJ08TEY FAQs

This Ford Focus with registration LJ08TEY was manufactured on Friday 13th June 2008 so it is currently 18 years old. Its colour is Black and it has a 1.6 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 120,441 miles, so this Ford has travelled an average of 6,691 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 24 MOTs on record for this Ford Focus beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2012. We can see 11 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means LJ08TEY has a 54% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Ford Focus has had 90 Advisories, 0 PRS Notices, 3 Minor, 25 Major, 1 Dangerous and 11 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Ford Focus is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 8 months on Tuesday 1st December 2026 .

Does LJ08TEY have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Saturday 18th April 2026 LJ08TEY does have an active MOT. Read more

Is LJ08TEY Taxed?

Yes, as of Saturday 18th April 2026 LJ08TEY does have Tax. Read more

When does LJ08TEY Tax expire?

The current Tax for LJ08TEY will expire in 8 months on Tuesday 1st December 2026. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does LJ08TEY MOT expire?

The current MOT for LJ08TEY will expire in 10 months on Tuesday 16th February 2027. Read more

When did LJ08TEY have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for LJ08TEY was on Friday 13th February 2026 at 12:17. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has LJ08TEY Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 24 MOTs on record for LJ08TEY we can see 13 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has LJ08TEY Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 24 MOTs on record for LJ08TEY we can see 11 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 54% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is LJ08TEY?

LJ08TEY is registered as a 2008 Ford Focus. Read more

How many miles has LJ08TEY done?

The odometer reading for LJ08TEY at the last MOT in February 2026 was 120,441 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 6,691 miles per year. Read more

How old is LJ08TEY?

The vehicle LJ08TEY was manufactured in 2008 so it is currently 18 years old. It was first registered on Friday 13th June 2008. Read more

What colour is LJ08TEY?

The official colour of LJ08TEY is recorded as Black. Read more

What engine does LJ08TEY have?

LJ08TEY has a 1.6 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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