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Ford Focus

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,596 cc

L11 VABMOT history

L11 VAB is a silver petrol Ford Focus first used on 23 Jun 2004. Its MOT is valid until 18 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 21 MOT tests, with 107,816 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Aug 2026.

L11 VAB silver Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Aug 2027
Mileage
107,816 mi
At MOT on 19 Aug 2026
MOT tests
21
20 passed · 1 failed
Per year
4,517 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L11 VAB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
23 Jun 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L11 VAB was last recorded at 107,816 miles on 19 Aug 2026, 1,578 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
106,238 miles · 5 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,578 miles
Average per year
4,517 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 107,816 miles
  • 2025 – 106,238 miles
  • 2024 – 103,071 miles
  • 2023 – 99,060 miles
  • 2022 – 95,027 miles
  • 2021 – 90,747 miles
  • 2020 – 89,223 miles
  • 2019 – 86,066 miles
  • 2018 – 80,683 miles
  • 2017 – 74,666 miles
  • 2016 – 69,683 miles
  • 2015 – 64,535 miles
  • 2014 – 59,056 miles
  • 2013 – 54,336 miles
  • 2012 – 49,125 miles
  • 2011 – 44,319 miles
  • 2010 – 38,312 miles
  • 2009 – 32,826 miles
  • 2008 – 25,330 miles
  • 2007 – 20,847 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,816 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre inner edge slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre inner edge slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

21 tests since 18 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass107,816 miles (+1,578)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    107,816 miles
    Test number
    804815459411
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre inner edge slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre inner edge slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass106,238 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    106,238 miles
    Test number
    588044228199
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryGeneral rear suspension component corrosion

  3. Fail106,238 miles (+3,167)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,238 miles
    Test number
    657435284073
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryGeneral rear suspension component corrosion

  4. Pass103,071 miles (+4,011)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    103,071 miles
    Test number
    757741895380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass99,060 miles (+4,033)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    99,060 miles
    Test number
    819767630586
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass95,027 miles (+4,280)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    95,027 miles
    Test number
    883757311281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass90,747 miles (+1,524)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    90,747 miles
    Test number
    987375374904
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass89,223 miles (+3,157)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    89,223 miles
    Test number
    360634544902
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass86,066 miles (+5,383)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    86,066 miles
    Test number
    219773770838

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass80,683 miles (+6,017)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    80,683 miles
    Test number
    213671517278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass74,666 miles (+4,983)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    74,666 miles
    Test number
    522914023093
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass69,683 miles (+5,148)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    69,683 miles
    Test number
    667257023077
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass64,535 miles (+5,479)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    64,535 miles
    Test number
    661309205512
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass59,056 miles (+4,720)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    59,056 miles
    Test number
    638088634255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass54,336 miles (+5,211)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    54,336 miles
    Test number
    986344233297
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  16. Pass49,125 miles (+4,806)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    49,125 miles
    Test number
    187262342214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass44,319 miles (+6,007)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    44,319 miles
    Test number
    767749131205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass38,312 miles (+5,486)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    38,312 miles
    Test number
    893927430290
    • NoteBoth rear tyres cracking on outer walls

  19. Pass32,826 miles (+7,496)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    32,826 miles
    Test number
    601468939273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass25,330 miles (+4,483)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2009
    Odometer
    25,330 miles
    Test number
    844948838121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass20,847 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2008
    Odometer
    20,847 miles
    Test number
    342598437148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L11 VAB

Does L11 VAB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L11 VAB is valid until 18 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L11 VAB?
The MOT on L11 VAB is valid until 18 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L11 VAB done?
L11 VAB was recorded at 107,816 miles at its MOT on 19 Aug 2026, an average of 4,517 miles a year.
Has L11 VAB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L11 VAB has failed 1 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on L11 VAB 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 VAB find?
L11 VAB passed its latest MOT on 19 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear inner tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre inner edge slightly out of shape; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside rear inner tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre inner edge slightly out of shape.

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