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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 2015 · 1,999 cc

L16 BYAMOT history

L16 BYA is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 7 Sept 2015. Its MOT expired on 10 Oct 2026 and it has passed 8 of 10 MOT tests, with 98,088 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Sept 2025.

L16 BYA blue Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 10 Oct 2026
Mileage
98,088 mi
At MOT on 27 Sept 2025
MOT tests
10
8 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,953 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L16 BYA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
7 Sept 2015
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L16 BYA was last recorded at 98,088 miles on 27 Sept 2025, 6,170 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,918 miles · 11 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
6,170 miles
Average per year
7,953 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 98,088 miles
  • 2024 – 91,918 miles
  • 2023 – 85,777 miles
  • 2022 – 78,895 miles
  • 2021 – 71,417 miles
  • 2020 – 64,598 miles
  • 2019 – 53,122 miles
  • 2018 – 42,519 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,088 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

Full MOT history

10 tests since 2 Oct 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,088 miles (+6,170)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    98,088 miles
    Test number
    184196102066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass91,918 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    91,918 miles
    Test number
    697789566137
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail91,918 miles (+6,141)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,918 miles
    Test number
    730164957873
    • Repaired at testTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass85,777 miles (+6,882)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    85,777 miles
    Test number
    551530049673
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass78,895 miles (+7,478)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    78,895 miles
    Test number
    450962697404
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass71,417 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    71,417 miles
    Test number
    701924076651

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail71,417 miles (+6,819)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,417 miles
    Test number
    110129380412
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake performance not tested tyre split and bulged inner side wall (1.2.1 (g))

  8. Pass64,598 miles (+11,476)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    64,598 miles
    Test number
    975028872750

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass53,122 miles (+10,603)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    53,122 miles
    Test number
    404949573575
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoolant low

  10. Pass42,519 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    42,519 miles
    Test number
    201462387944

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L16 BYA

Does L16 BYA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L16 BYA expired on 10 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L16 BYA?
The MOT on L16 BYA expired on 10 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L16 BYA done?
L16 BYA was recorded at 98,088 miles at its MOT on 27 Sept 2025, an average of 7,953 miles a year.
Has L16 BYA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L16 BYA has failed 2 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on L16 BYA 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 BYA find?
L16 BYA passed its latest MOT on 27 Sept 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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