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Ford Focus

Silver · Petrol · 2014 · 998 cc

L16 DGPMOT history

L16 DGP is a silver petrol Ford Focus first used on 27 Jan 2014. Its MOT is valid until 28 Sept 2027 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 83,395 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

L16 DGP silver Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Sept 2027
Mileage
83,395 mi
At MOT on 28 Sept 2026
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,572 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L16 DGP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
998 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
27 Jan 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L16 DGP was last recorded at 83,395 miles on 28 Sept 2026, 5,232 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,163 miles · 29 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
5,232 miles
Average per year
5,572 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 83,395 miles
  • 2025 – 78,163 miles
  • 2024 – 73,202 miles
  • 2023 – 70,493 miles
  • 2022 – 64,961 miles
  • 2021 – 59,953 miles
  • 2020 – 54,885 miles
  • 2019 – 50,209 miles
  • 2018 – 42,767 miles
  • 2017 – 36,127 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,395 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing in the tread.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing in the tread.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing in the tread.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

15 tests since 10 Jan 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,395 miles (+5,232)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    83,395 miles
    Test number
    483724732338
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass78,163 miles (+7)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    78,163 miles
    Test number
    837330975678
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Fail78,156 miles (+4,954)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,156 miles
    Test number
    250552780545
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass73,202 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    73,202 miles
    Test number
    990486390851
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  5. Fail73,202 miles (+2,709)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,202 miles
    Test number
    584210159791
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  6. Pass70,493 miles (+5,532)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    70,493 miles
    Test number
    336333432620
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread and inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread and inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass64,961 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    64,961 miles
    Test number
    660834646786
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing in the tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing in the tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing in the tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing in the tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Fail64,961 miles (+5,008)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,961 miles
    Test number
    794200960245
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing in the tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing in the tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing in the tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing in the tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Pass59,953 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    59,953 miles
    Test number
    400728011575
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  10. Fail59,953 miles (+5,068)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,953 miles
    Test number
    114482188962
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2155017 (96) W (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2155017 (96)W (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass54,885 miles (+4,676)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    54,885 miles
    Test number
    959598174252
    • 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))
  12. Pass50,209 miles (+7,442)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    50,209 miles
    Test number
    472930630671
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted.
  13. Pass42,767 miles (+6,640)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    42,767 miles
    Test number
    564624664421
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre edges worn
    • AdvisoryScrew in offside rear tyre
  14. Pass36,127 miles (+6,858)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    36,127 miles
    Test number
    813207709678

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass29,269 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    29,269 miles
    Test number
    796557429815
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about L16 DGP

Does L16 DGP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L16 DGP is valid until 28 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L16 DGP?
The MOT on L16 DGP is valid until 28 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L16 DGP done?
L16 DGP was recorded at 83,395 miles at its MOT on 28 Sept 2026, an average of 5,572 miles a year.
Has L16 DGP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L16 DGP has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on L16 DGP 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 DGP find?
L16 DGP passed its latest MOT on 28 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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