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Ford Focus

White · Petrol · 2008 · 2,521 cc

L11 EXMMOT history

L11 EXM is a white petrol Ford Focus first used on 30 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jun 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 105,826 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jun 2026.

L11 EXM white Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Jun 2027
Mileage
105,826 mi
At MOT on 10 Jun 2026
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,844 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L11 EXM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,521 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
30 May 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L11 EXM was last recorded at 105,826 miles on 10 Jun 2026, 1,893 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,933 miles · 5 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
1,893 miles
Average per year
5,844 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 105,826 miles
  • 2023 – 103,933 miles
  • 2022 – 99,029 miles
  • 2021 – 94,516 miles
  • 2020 – 89,651 miles
  • 2019 – 73,683 miles
  • 2018 – 54,442 miles
  • 2017 – 43,041 miles
  • 2016 – 36,493 miles
  • 2015 – 32,923 miles
  • 2014 – 29,151 miles
  • 2013 – 25,654 miles
  • 2012 – 21,511 miles
  • 2011 – 17,783 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,826 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Exhaust noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

21 tests since 17 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,826 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    105,826 miles
    Test number
    325435582193
    • AdvisoryNearside 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail105,826 miles (+1,893)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,826 miles
    Test number
    585860833961
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass103,933 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    103,933 miles
    Test number
    893724970210
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail103,928 miles (+4,899)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,928 miles
    Test number
    392593118450
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass99,029 miles (+4,513)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    99,029 miles
    Test number
    443863397478
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass94,516 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    94,516 miles
    Test number
    317234179766
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalyst (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre wearing uneven in tread

  7. Fail94,516 miles (+4,865)2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,516 miles
    Test number
    877327392455
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalyst (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre wearing uneven in tread

  8. Pass89,651 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    89,651 miles
    Test number
    508837647534
    • AdvisoryOil leak on engine

  9. Fail89,651 miles (+15,968)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,651 miles
    Test number
    997690168388
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low adjusted (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low adjusted (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak on engine

  10. Pass73,683 miles (+301)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    73,683 miles
    Test number
    498892816654
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail73,382 miles (+18,940)2 dangerous3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,382 miles
    Test number
    163699990877
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass54,442 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    54,442 miles
    Test number
    838997938347
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres slightly wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryUnable to inspect outer sills due to sill covers fitted

  13. Fail54,442 miles (+11,401)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,442 miles
    Test number
    701798697059
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres slightly wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryUnable to inspect outer sills due to sill covers fitted

  14. Pass43,041 miles (+1,217)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    43,041 miles
    Test number
    306020828874

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass41,824 miles (+5,331)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2018
    Odometer
    41,824 miles
    Test number
    629819197974

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass36,493 miles (+3,570)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2017
    Odometer
    36,493 miles
    Test number
    131568034102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass32,923 miles (+3,772)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2016
    Odometer
    32,923 miles
    Test number
    705212735187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass29,151 miles (+3,497)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2015
    Odometer
    29,151 miles
    Test number
    385779524156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass25,654 miles (+4,143)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2014
    Odometer
    25,654 miles
    Test number
    438963633168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass21,511 miles (+3,728)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2013
    Odometer
    21,511 miles
    Test number
    798854522112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass17,783 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2012
    Odometer
    17,783 miles
    Test number
    799207131139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L11 EXM

Does L11 EXM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L11 EXM is valid until 9 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L11 EXM?
The MOT on L11 EXM is valid until 9 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L11 EXM done?
L11 EXM was recorded at 105,826 miles at its MOT on 10 Jun 2026, an average of 5,844 miles a year.
Has L11 EXM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L11 EXM has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on L11 EXM 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 EXM find?
L11 EXM passed its latest MOT on 10 Jun 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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