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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 2009 · 1,560 cc

L15 DGBMOT history

L15 DGB is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 19 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jun 2027 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 101,990 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 May 2026.

L15 DGB blue Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Jun 2027
Mileage
101,990 mi
At MOT on 21 May 2026
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,413 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L15 DGB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
19 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
21 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L15 DGB was last recorded at 101,990 miles on 21 May 2026, 1,570 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,420 miles · 20 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1,570 miles
Average per year
6,413 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 101,990 miles
  • 2025 – 100,420 miles
  • 2024 – 98,021 miles
  • 2023 – 92,975 miles
  • 2022 – 92,899 miles
  • 2021 – 90,573 miles
  • 2020 – 88,168 miles
  • 2019 – 83,969 miles
  • 2018 – 79,082 miles
  • 2017 – 68,276 miles
  • 2016 – 57,558 miles
  • 2015 – 46,955 miles
  • 2014 – 35,335 miles
  • 2013 – 23,691 miles
  • 2012 – 12,152 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,990 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

23 tests since 17 May 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,990 miles (+1,570)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    101,990 miles
    Test number
    842548348657
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass100,420 miles (+2,399)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    100,420 miles
    Test number
    358154873088
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass98,021 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    98,021 miles
    Test number
    473114981134
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail98,021 miles (+5,046)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,021 miles
    Test number
    329181207498
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass92,975 miles (+76)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    92,975 miles
    Test number
    827550080492
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  6. Pass92,899 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2023
    Odometer
    92,899 miles
    Test number
    364134363258
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail92,899 miles (+2,326)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,899 miles
    Test number
    199534362006
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass90,573 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2022
    Odometer
    90,573 miles
    Test number
    279041328145
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Fail90,571 miles (+2,403)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,571 miles
    Test number
    896572070219
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass88,168 miles (+4,199)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2021
    Odometer
    88,168 miles
    Test number
    654409614454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass83,969 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    83,969 miles
    Test number
    753479206193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail83,969 miles (+4,887)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,969 miles
    Test number
    225308532570
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass79,082 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2019
    Odometer
    79,082 miles
    Test number
    548254375122
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring worn Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Fail79,082 miles (+10,806)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,082 miles
    Test number
    715776560123
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring worn Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Pass68,276 miles (+10,718)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2018
    Odometer
    68,276 miles
    Test number
    350266463939

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass57,558 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2017
    Odometer
    57,558 miles
    Test number
    722137458940
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn badly on insides,close to legal limit

  17. Fail57,558 miles (+10,603)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,558 miles
    Test number
    181399239076
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn badly on insides,close to legal limit

  18. Pass46,955 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    46,955 miles
    Test number
    168365055175
    • NoteNearside rear tyre has cuts on outer sidewall but not through to ply or cords

  19. Fail46,955 miles (+11,620)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,955 miles
    Test number
    878915455156
    • Repaired at testNearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • Repaired at testFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre has cuts on outer sidewall but not through to ply or cords

  20. Pass35,335 miles (+11,644)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    35,335 miles
    Test number
    215789134473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass23,691 miles (+11,539)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    23,691 miles
    Test number
    256193833178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass12,152 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    12,152 miles
    Test number
    448389852157
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  23. Fail12,148 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,148 miles
    Test number
    845458232177
    • FailureNearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Questions about L15 DGB

Does L15 DGB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L15 DGB is valid until 8 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L15 DGB?
The MOT on L15 DGB is valid until 8 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L15 DGB done?
L15 DGB was recorded at 101,990 miles at its MOT on 21 May 2026, an average of 6,413 miles a year.
Has L15 DGB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L15 DGB has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 22 May 2024.
Has the mileage on L15 DGB 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 DGB find?
L15 DGB passed its latest MOT on 21 May 2026 with 7 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 4 more.

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