
Ford Focus
Grey · Diesel · 2015 · 1,997 cc
L15 BAUMOT history
L15 BAU is a grey diesel Ford Focus first used on 21 Mar 2015. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jul 2027 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 94,670 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jul 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 23 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 94,670 mi
- At MOT on 24 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 12
- 10 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 7,739 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L15 BAU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Focus
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,997 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2015
- First used
- 21 Mar 2015
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 23 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L15 BAU was last recorded at 94,670 miles on 24 Jul 2026, 8,128 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 86,542 miles · 18 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 8,128 miles
- Average per year
- 7,739 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 94,670 miles
- 2025 – 86,542 miles
- 2024 – 76,514 miles
- 2023 – 63,258 miles
- 2022 – 54,834 miles
- 2021 – 45,629 miles
- 2020 – 42,137 miles
- 2019 – 37,162 miles
- 2018 – 29,626 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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 legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & damaged on sidewall
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Rear discs are worn/lipped
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Rear Minor impact damage
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres are worn close to the legal limit
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
12 tests since 26 Feb 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass94,670 miles (+8,128)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 94,670 miles
- Test number
- 880922220830
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass86,542 miles (+10,028)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 86,542 miles
- Test number
- 137444102916
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,514 miles (+13,256)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 76,514 miles
- Test number
- 750396535137
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass63,258 miles (+8,424)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 63,258 miles
- Test number
- 815437990154
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass54,834 miles (+3,081)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 54,834 miles
- Test number
- 409147752139
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,753 miles (+80)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2023
- Odometer
- 51,753 miles
- Test number
- 626234209231
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside 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 & damaged on sidewall (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Rear discs are worn/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Minor impact damage
Fail51,673 miles (+6,044)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,673 miles
- Test number
- 911290951179
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside 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 & damaged on sidewall (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Rear discs are worn/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Minor impact damage
Pass45,629 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 45,629 miles
- Test number
- 134178037886
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres are worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Impact damage on bumper of vehicle but unlikely to cause harm
Fail45,629 miles (+3,492)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,629 miles
- Test number
- 345851682578
- MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected Resulting in white light being shown when rear fog lamp is switched on (4.5.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres are worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Impact damage on bumper of vehicle but unlikely to cause harm
Pass42,137 miles (+4,975)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 42,137 miles
- Test number
- 938137912490
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,162 miles (+7,536)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 37,162 miles
- Test number
- 862697421836
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,626 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 29,626 miles
- Test number
- 611960464108
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryUndertrays and engine covers fitted
Questions about L15 BAU
- Does L15 BAU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L15 BAU is valid until 23 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L15 BAU?
- The MOT on L15 BAU is valid until 23 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L15 BAU done?
- L15 BAU was recorded at 94,670 miles at its MOT on 24 Jul 2026, an average of 7,739 miles a year.
- Has L15 BAU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L15 BAU has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 5 May 2022.
- Has the mileage on L15 BAU 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 L15 BAU find?
- L15 BAU passed its latest MOT on 24 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both; rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both.
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