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Ford Focus

Purple · Diesel · 2008 · 1,997 cc

L100 MTWMOT history

L100 MTW is a purple diesel Ford Focus first used on 31 Jul 2008. Its MOT expired on 18 Apr 2023 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 123,837 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Apr 2022.

L100 MTW purple Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Focus, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 18 Apr 2023
Mileage
123,837 mi
At MOT on 1 Apr 2022
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,748 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L100 MTW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
31 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Apr 2023
Latest MOT test
1 Apr 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

L100 MTW was last recorded at 123,837 miles on 1 Apr 2022, 156 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,681 miles · 29 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
156 miles
Average per year
8,748 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 123,837 miles
  • 2021 – 111,963 miles
  • 2020 – 107,731 miles
  • 2019 – 101,578 miles
  • 2018 – 96,608 miles
  • 2017 – 90,703 miles
  • 2016 – 56,219 miles
  • 2015 – 51,743 miles
  • 2014 – 45,771 miles
  • 2013 – 40,601 miles
  • 2012 – 35,130 miles
  • 2011 – 30,195 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,837 miles
  • AdvisoryBRAKE JUDDER PRESENT TO REAR DISC BRAKES ..........
  • AdvisoryCORROSION TO SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ..........

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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

19 tests since 18 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,837 miles (+156)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    123,837 miles
    Test number
    410080756834
    • AdvisoryBRAKE JUDDER PRESENT TO REAR DISC BRAKES ..........
    • AdvisoryCORROSION TO SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ..........

  2. Fail123,681 miles (+11,718)1 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,681 miles
    Test number
    716463126505
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre heavily worn on inner edge almost to cords
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner CV boot covered in grease no split visible
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre heavily worn on inner edge almost to cords
    • AdvisoryEmissions to clean to read

  3. Pass111,963 miles (+4,232)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    111,963 miles
    Test number
    675630247336
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass107,731 miles (+6,153)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    107,731 miles
    Test number
    197716993190
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass101,578 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    101,578 miles
    Test number
    798328164002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail101,577 miles (+4,969)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,577 miles
    Test number
    675213643135
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass96,608 miles (+5,905)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    96,608 miles
    Test number
    133638303242
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass90,703 miles (+34,484)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    90,703 miles
    Test number
    637087146053
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryRear both sides tyres worn uneven

  9. Pass56,219 miles (+130)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    56,219 miles
    Test number
    287561876792
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust bracket snapped

  10. Pass56,089 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    56,089 miles
    Test number
    989920016817

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail56,089 miles (+4,346)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,089 miles
    Test number
    500472760984
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  12. Pass51,743 miles (+5,972)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    51,743 miles
    Test number
    109078365135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass45,771 miles (+5,170)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    45,771 miles
    Test number
    299754654151
    • NoteNearside front tyre,outer sidewall damaged.

  14. Pass40,601 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    40,601 miles
    Test number
    526660473106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail40,601 miles (+5,471)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,601 miles
    Test number
    928340773155
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass35,130 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    35,130 miles
    Test number
    999526482136
    • NoteN/s/r tyre out of shape

  17. Fail35,130 miles (+4,935)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,130 miles
    Test number
    619706582123
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre out of shape

  18. Pass30,195 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    30,195 miles
    Test number
    625569991132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail30,195 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,195 miles
    Test number
    648769391188
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Questions about L100 MTW

Does L100 MTW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L100 MTW expired on 18 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L100 MTW?
The MOT on L100 MTW expired on 18 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L100 MTW done?
L100 MTW was recorded at 123,837 miles at its MOT on 1 Apr 2022, an average of 8,748 miles a year.
Has L100 MTW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L100 MTW has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on L100 MTW 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 MTW find?
L100 MTW passed its latest MOT on 1 Apr 2022 with 2 advisories: brake judder present to rear disc brakes ..........; corrosion to suspension components ...........

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