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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,596 cc

L11 APAMOT history

L11 APA is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 14 Jul 2005. Its MOT expired on 4 Sept 2025 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 63,983 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Sept 2024.

L11 APA blue Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 4 Sept 2025
Mileage
63,983 mi
At MOT on 5 Sept 2024
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,398 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L11 APA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
14 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
5 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L11 APA was last recorded at 63,983 miles on 5 Sept 2024, 1,850 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
62,133 miles · 23 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
1,850 miles
Average per year
3,398 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 63,983 miles
  • 2023 – 62,133 miles
  • 2022 – 60,500 miles
  • 2021 – 58,953 miles
  • 2020 – 57,767 miles
  • 2019 – 49,789 miles
  • 2017 – 38,591 miles
  • 2016 – 33,958 miles
  • 2015 – 28,079 miles
  • 2014 – 16,194 miles
  • 2013 – 15,946 miles
  • 2012 – 15,635 miles
  • 2011 – 15,066 miles
  • 2010 – 13,266 miles
  • 2009 – 11,332 miles
  • 2008 – 9,074 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass63,983 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • 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))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

Full MOT history

24 tests since 9 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass63,983 miles (+1,850)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    63,983 miles
    Test number
    349363082321
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
  2. Pass62,133 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    62,133 miles
    Test number
    263802124583
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack damp (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  3. Fail62,133 miles (+1,633)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,133 miles
    Test number
    444475730398
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen washer not working (offside supplying enough fluid to clear screen)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack damp (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  4. Pass60,500 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    60,500 miles
    Test number
    441325134900

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail60,500 miles (+1,547)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,500 miles
    Test number
    388950487185
    • Repaired at testOffside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass58,953 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    58,953 miles
    Test number
    773303449903
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  7. Fail58,953 miles (+1,186)2 major1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,953 miles
    Test number
    307708438457
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  8. Pass57,767 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    57,767 miles
    Test number
    457829086144
    • MinorOffside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged (4.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower 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 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield insecure
  9. Fail57,767 miles (+7,978)2 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,767 miles
    Test number
    167492373095
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged (4.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower 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 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield insecure
  10. Pass49,789 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    49,789 miles
    Test number
    461481864031
    • MinorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack seal (2.1.5 (a))
  11. Fail49,789 miles (+11,198)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,789 miles
    Test number
    812770046139
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack seal (2.1.5 (a))
  12. Pass38,591 miles (+4,633)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    38,591 miles
    Test number
    209531384496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass33,958 miles (+5,879)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2017
    Odometer
    33,958 miles
    Test number
    596419881540
    • AdvisoryHand brake needs ajust or repair
  14. Pass28,079 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2016
    Odometer
    28,079 miles
    Test number
    357679135129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail28,079 miles (+11,885)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,079 miles
    Test number
    815349735122
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
  16. Pass16,194 miles (+248)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    16,194 miles
    Test number
    735958304101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass15,946 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    15,946 miles
    Test number
    816601743167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail15,946 miles (+311)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,946 miles
    Test number
    825821243151
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
  19. Pass15,635 miles (+569)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    15,635 miles
    Test number
    836287032120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass15,066 miles (+1,800)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    15,066 miles
    Test number
    596978331166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail13,266 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,266 miles
    Test number
    123512930147
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
  22. Pass13,266 miles (+1,934)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    13,266 miles
    Test number
    430652730143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass11,332 miles (+2,258)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    11,332 miles
    Test number
    173244959189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass9,074 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    9,074 miles
    Test number
    332071298184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L11 APA

Does L11 APA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L11 APA expired on 4 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L11 APA?
The MOT on L11 APA expired on 4 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L11 APA done?
L11 APA was recorded at 63,983 miles at its MOT on 5 Sept 2024, an average of 3,398 miles a year.
Has L11 APA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L11 APA has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on L11 APA 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 L11 APA find?
L11 APA passed its latest MOT on 5 Sept 2024 with 5 advisories: nearside play in steering rack inner joint(s); nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; offside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play, and 2 more.

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