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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 1,596 cc

L100 CTYMOT history

L100 CTY is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 5 Nov 2008. Its MOT is valid until 3 Jan 2027 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 112,111 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Dec 2025.

L100 CTY blue Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Jan 2027
Mileage
112,111 mi
At MOT on 5 Dec 2025
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,768 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L100 CTY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
5 Nov 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L100 CTY was last recorded at 112,111 miles on 5 Dec 2025, 3,038 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,073 miles · 5 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
3,038 miles
Average per year
6,768 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 112,111 miles
  • 2024 – 109,073 miles
  • 2023 – 107,159 miles
  • 2021 – 98,685 miles
  • 2020 – 93,834 miles
  • 2019 – 89,443 miles
  • 2018 – 82,018 miles
  • 2017 – 74,405 miles
  • 2016 – 66,292 miles
  • 2015 – 55,474 miles
  • 2014 – 44,232 miles
  • 2013 – 33,392 miles
  • 2012 – 25,367 miles
  • 2011 – 15,796 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,111 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Main arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre Marked
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Main arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Offside gearbox oil seal for driveshaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

24 tests since 12 Sept 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,111 miles (+3,038)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    112,111 miles
    Test number
    134655696535
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Main arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre Marked
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Main arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Offside gearbox oil seal for driveshaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass109,073 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    109,073 miles
    Test number
    833734866091
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing around inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail109,073 miles (+1,914)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,073 miles
    Test number
    839704612260
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect HID installed (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible HID installed (4.1.4 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing around inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass107,159 miles (+3,348)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    107,159 miles
    Test number
    673361105277
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass103,811 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    103,811 miles
    Test number
    648355026326
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield insecure

  6. Fail103,811 miles (+5,126)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,811 miles
    Test number
    613748161670
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield insecure

  7. Pass98,685 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    98,685 miles
    Test number
    105792834838

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail98,685 miles (+4,851)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,685 miles
    Test number
    965884820381
    • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass93,834 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    93,834 miles
    Test number
    848591127074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail93,831 miles (+4,388)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,831 miles
    Test number
    602563034324
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass89,443 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    89,443 miles
    Test number
    110071858474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail89,439 miles (+7,421)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,439 miles
    Test number
    605745487938
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

  13. Pass82,018 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    82,018 miles
    Test number
    655940699494
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Fail82,015 miles (+7,610)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,015 miles
    Test number
    365501061294
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Pass74,405 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    74,405 miles
    Test number
    300100723013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail74,404 miles (+8,112)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,404 miles
    Test number
    215778103703
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  17. Pass66,292 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    66,292 miles
    Test number
    860374417785
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  18. Fail66,292 miles (+10,818)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,292 miles
    Test number
    241083305981
    • FailureCentral Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryHeat shield loose over exhaust

  19. Pass55,474 miles (+11,242)
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    55,474 miles
    Test number
    411247137646

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass44,232 miles (+10,840)
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    44,232 miles
    Test number
    497130554345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass33,392 miles (+8,025)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    33,392 miles
    Test number
    407485243425
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass25,367 miles (+9,571)
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    25,367 miles
    Test number
    405352762314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail15,796 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,796 miles
    Test number
    258845651260
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  24. Pass15,796 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    15,796 miles
    Test number
    979825251246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L100 CTY

Does L100 CTY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L100 CTY is valid until 3 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L100 CTY?
The MOT on L100 CTY is valid until 3 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L100 CTY done?
L100 CTY was recorded at 112,111 miles at its MOT on 5 Dec 2025, an average of 6,768 miles a year.
Has L100 CTY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L100 CTY has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on L100 CTY 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 L100 CTY find?
L100 CTY passed its latest MOT on 5 Dec 2025 with 5 advisories: nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened main arm; offside rear nail in tyre marked; offside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened main arm, and 2 more.

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