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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 2013 · 1,999 cc

L16 DSTMOT history

L16 DST is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 27 Sept 2013. Its MOT is valid until 10 Sept 2027 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 92,594 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Aug 2026.

L16 DST blue Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Sept 2027
Mileage
92,594 mi
At MOT on 17 Aug 2026
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,136 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L16 DST
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
27 Sept 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L16 DST was last recorded at 92,594 miles on 17 Aug 2026, 6,911 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,683 miles · 3 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
6,911 miles
Average per year
7,136 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 92,594 miles
  • 2025 – 85,683 miles
  • 2024 – 79,105 miles
  • 2023 – 71,464 miles
  • 2022 – 61,539 miles
  • 2021 – 52,731 miles
  • 2020 – 45,062 miles
  • 2019 – 36,354 miles
  • 2018 – 33,376 miles
  • 2017 – 29,551 miles
  • 2016 – 22,022 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,594 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

13 tests since 26 Sept 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,594 miles (+6,911)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    92,594 miles
    Test number
    931351298883
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass85,683 miles (+6,578)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    85,683 miles
    Test number
    336376395098
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  3. Pass79,105 miles (+11)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    79,105 miles
    Test number
    514288468378
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail79,094 miles (+7,630)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,094 miles
    Test number
    134191728743
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass71,464 miles (+9,925)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    71,464 miles
    Test number
    482420792039
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  6. Pass61,539 miles (+8,808)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    61,539 miles
    Test number
    360897354074
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  7. Pass52,731 miles (+7,669)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    52,731 miles
    Test number
    660247219744
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  8. Pass45,062 miles (+8,708)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    45,062 miles
    Test number
    458740279204
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted

  9. Pass36,354 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    36,354 miles
    Test number
    419634349344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail36,354 miles (+2,978)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,354 miles
    Test number
    693076521335
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass33,376 miles (+3,825)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    33,376 miles
    Test number
    977759587897
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass29,551 miles (+7,529)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    29,551 miles
    Test number
    931544780483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass22,022 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    22,022 miles
    Test number
    500677306970

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L16 DST

Does L16 DST currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L16 DST is valid until 10 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L16 DST?
The MOT on L16 DST is valid until 10 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 DST done?
L16 DST was recorded at 92,594 miles at its MOT on 17 Aug 2026, an average of 7,136 miles a year.
Has L16 DST ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L16 DST has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on L16 DST 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 DST find?
L16 DST passed its latest MOT on 17 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.

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