
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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))
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.
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))
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))
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))
Pass60,500 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 60,500 miles
- Test number
- 441325134900
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
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))
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
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
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))
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))
Pass38,591 miles (+4,633)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 38,591 miles
- Test number
- 209531384496
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
Pass28,079 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2016
- Odometer
- 28,079 miles
- Test number
- 357679135129
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass16,194 miles (+248)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 16,194 miles
- Test number
- 735958304101
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass15,946 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 15,946 miles
- Test number
- 816601743167
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass15,635 miles (+569)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 15,635 miles
- Test number
- 836287032120
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass15,066 miles (+1,800)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 15,066 miles
- Test number
- 596978331166
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass13,266 miles (+1,934)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 13,266 miles
- Test number
- 430652730143
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass11,332 miles (+2,258)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 11,332 miles
- Test number
- 173244959189
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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