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Ford Focus

White · Petrol · 2015 · 999 cc

C5 ELHMOT history

C5 ELH is a white petrol Ford Focus first used on 25 Jun 2015. Its MOT is valid until 4 Mar 2027 and it has passed 8 of 11 MOT tests, with 66,269 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Mar 2026.

C5 ELH white Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Mar 2027
Mileage
66,269 mi
At MOT on 5 Mar 2026
MOT tests
11
8 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,822 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C5 ELH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
25 Jun 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C5 ELH was last recorded at 66,269 miles on 5 Mar 2026, 8,747 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
57,522 miles · 4 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
8,747 miles
Average per year
3,822 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 66,269 miles
  • 2025 – 57,522 miles
  • 2023 – 54,196 miles
  • 2022 – 50,184 miles
  • 2021 – 44,942 miles
  • 2020 – 39,896 miles
  • 2019 – 38,169 miles
  • 2018 – 36,837 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass66,269 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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.

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

11 tests since 22 Jun 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass66,269 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    66,269 miles
    Test number
    849853722141
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  2. Fail66,269 miles (+8,747)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,269 miles
    Test number
    777221381273
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  3. Pass57,522 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    57,522 miles
    Test number
    940613788419
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail57,522 miles (+3,326)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,522 miles
    Test number
    536267555066
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction ON (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass54,196 miles (+4,012)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    54,196 miles
    Test number
    621538709252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass50,184 miles (+5,242)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    50,184 miles
    Test number
    573219425888
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass44,942 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    44,942 miles
    Test number
    773981575462
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  8. Fail44,942 miles (+5,046)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,942 miles
    Test number
    577406291278
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  9. Pass39,896 miles (+1,727)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    39,896 miles
    Test number
    456947803415
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass38,169 miles (+1,332)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    38,169 miles
    Test number
    208403324749

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass36,837 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    36,837 miles
    Test number
    416492190578
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Questions about C5 ELH

Does C5 ELH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C5 ELH is valid until 4 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on C5 ELH?
The MOT on C5 ELH is valid until 4 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C5 ELH done?
C5 ELH was recorded at 66,269 miles at its MOT on 5 Mar 2026, an average of 3,822 miles a year.
Has C5 ELH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C5 ELH has failed 3 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on C5 ELH 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 C5 ELH find?
C5 ELH passed its latest MOT on 5 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

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