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Ford Focus

Grey · Petrol · 2009 · 1,596 cc

L15 MHRMOT history

L15 MHR is a grey petrol Ford Focus first used on 13 Jul 2009. Its MOT is valid until 26 Oct 2027 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 95,110 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2026.

L15 MHR grey Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Oct 2027
Mileage
95,110 mi
At MOT on 22 Oct 2026
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,324 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L15 MHR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
13 Jul 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L15 MHR was last recorded at 95,110 miles on 22 Oct 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,106 miles · 21 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
4,324 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 95,110 miles
  • 2025 – 91,548 miles
  • 2024 – 85,884 miles
  • 2023 – 84,836 miles
  • 2022 – 80,780 miles
  • 2021 – 75,000 miles
  • 2020 – 71,101 miles
  • 2019 – 65,377 miles
  • 2017 – 59,272 miles
  • 2016 – 55,988 miles
  • 2015 – 51,219 miles
  • 2014 – 45,579 miles
  • 2013 – 41,673 miles
  • 2012 – 34,207 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,110 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Lower lower radiator support bar damagedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and 2.0 mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

22 tests since 20 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,110 miles (+4)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    95,110 miles
    Test number
    883858906665
    • AdvisoryFront Lower lower radiator support bar damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and 2.0 mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail95,106 miles (+3,558)1 major12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,106 miles
    Test number
    379971975449
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower lower radiator support bar damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin est 3.0 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and 2.0 mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3.0 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass91,548 miles11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    91,548 miles
    Test number
    949509359243
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront radiator lower support damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre is also worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre is also perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear subframe and suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail91,548 miles (+5,664)1 repaired11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,548 miles
    Test number
    856552189605
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront radiator lower support damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre is also worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre is also perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear subframe and suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass85,884 miles (+1,048)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    85,884 miles
    Test number
    700751941020
    • AdvisoryFront lower radiator mount damaged
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass84,836 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    84,836 miles
    Test number
    709167218698
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail84,836 miles (+4,056)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,836 miles
    Test number
    297204475729
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass80,780 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    80,780 miles
    Test number
    631351085400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail80,780 miles (+5,780)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,780 miles
    Test number
    356186141294
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass75,000 miles (+3,899)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    75,000 miles
    Test number
    254334565054
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple cuts on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass71,101 miles (+5,724)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    71,101 miles
    Test number
    230796485051
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass65,377 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    65,377 miles
    Test number
    672642696123
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Fail65,377 miles (+6,105)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,377 miles
    Test number
    557266030150
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Pass59,272 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    59,272 miles
    Test number
    151581022092
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail59,272 miles (+3,284)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,272 miles
    Test number
    978867420276
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass55,988 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    55,988 miles
    Test number
    689071670936
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail55,988 miles (+4,769)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,988 miles
    Test number
    536259068820
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass51,219 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    51,219 miles
    Test number
    239646860424
    • AdvisoryNearside Front seat belt not checked due to child seat fitted
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner edge

  19. Fail51,219 miles (+5,640)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,219 miles
    Test number
    406630556021
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front seat belt not checked due to child seat fitted
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner edge

  20. Pass45,579 miles (+3,906)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    45,579 miles
    Test number
    266841264223
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  21. Pass41,673 miles (+7,466)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    41,673 miles
    Test number
    308672463281
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  22. Pass34,207 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    34,207 miles
    Test number
    298364262226
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about L15 MHR

Does L15 MHR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L15 MHR is valid until 26 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L15 MHR?
The MOT on L15 MHR is valid until 26 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L15 MHR done?
L15 MHR was recorded at 95,110 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2026, an average of 4,324 miles a year.
Has L15 MHR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L15 MHR has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on L15 MHR 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 MHR find?
L15 MHR passed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2026 with 8 advisories: front lower lower radiator support bar damaged; nearside front coil spring corroded; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0 mm, and 5 more.

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