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Ford Focus

Blue · Diesel · 2020 · 1,499 cc

L16 BTNMOT history

L16 BTN is a blue diesel Ford Focus first used on 9 Mar 2020. Its MOT is valid until 5 Feb 2027 and it has passed 4 of 6 MOT tests, with 78,058 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jan 2026.

L16 BTN blue Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Feb 2027
Mileage
78,058 mi
At MOT on 13 Jan 2026
MOT tests
6
4 passed · 2 failed
Per year
13,664 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L16 BTN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,499 cc
Year of manufacture
2020
First used
9 Mar 2020
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L16 BTN was last recorded at 78,058 miles on 13 Jan 2026, 7,141 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,917 miles · 5 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
7,141 miles
Average per year
13,664 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 78,058 miles
  • 2025 – 70,917 miles
  • 2024 – 57,650 miles
  • 2023 – 38,369 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,058 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing / chunking edges (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

6 tests since 17 Feb 2023, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,058 miles (+7,141)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    78,058 miles
    Test number
    866868313812
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing / chunking edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass70,917 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    70,917 miles
    Test number
    480565600556
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn edges with various cuts in tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords various cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges and 3mm at lowest plus cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  3. Fail70,917 miles (+13,267)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,917 miles
    Test number
    761435653538
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim unable to be tested dip beam not working (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn edges with various cuts in tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords various cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges and 3mm at lowest plus cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  4. Pass57,650 miles (+19,281)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    57,650 miles
    Test number
    652646959372
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads lowish (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass38,369 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    38,369 miles
    Test number
    636719255242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail38,365 miles4 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,365 miles
    Test number
    138614572131
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Questions about L16 BTN

Does L16 BTN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L16 BTN is valid until 5 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L16 BTN?
The MOT on L16 BTN is valid until 5 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L16 BTN done?
L16 BTN was recorded at 78,058 miles at its MOT on 13 Jan 2026, an average of 13,664 miles a year.
Has L16 BTN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L16 BTN has failed 2 of its 6 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on L16 BTN 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 L16 BTN find?
L16 BTN passed its latest MOT on 13 Jan 2026 with 5 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides lipped; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing / chunking edges, and 2 more.

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