Ford Focus
Black · Petrol · 2011 · 1,596 cc
L16 LELMOT history
L16 LEL is a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 10 Jan 2011. Its MOT is valid until 4 Nov 2026 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 136,767 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 4 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 136,767 mi
- At MOT on 5 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 14
- 12 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 8,887 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L16 LEL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Focus
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,596 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 10 Jan 2011
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 4 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L16 LEL was last recorded at 136,767 miles on 5 Nov 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Nov 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 136,766 miles · 3 Nov 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1 miles
- Average per year
- 8,887 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 136,767 miles
- 2024 – 133,603 miles
- 2023 – 129,134 miles
- 2022 – 120,313 miles
- 2021 – 111,637 miles
- 2020 – 102,589 miles
- 2019 – 89,882 miles
- 2018 – 78,557 miles
- 2017 – 63,290 miles
- 2016 – 52,273 miles
- 2015 – 40,958 miles
- 2014 – 31,629 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass136,767 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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.
Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
14 tests since 6 Jan 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass136,767 miles (+1)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 136,767 miles
- Test number
- 396934492247
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail136,766 miles (+3,163)1 dangerous6 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,766 miles
- Test number
- 623611090707
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorRear Exhaust system insecure mounting corroded/detached (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass133,603 miles (+71)1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 133,603 miles
- Test number
- 771992790511
- MinorNearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail133,532 miles (+4,398)2 major1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,532 miles
- Test number
- 598454448313
- MajorNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MinorNearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass129,134 miles (+8,821)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 129,134 miles
- Test number
- 394303978374
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass120,313 miles (+8,676)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 120,313 miles
- Test number
- 872898679213
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass111,637 miles (+9,048)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 111,637 miles
- Test number
- 954301701749
- 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))
Pass102,589 miles (+12,707)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 102,589 miles
- Test number
- 419847283932
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass89,882 miles (+11,325)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 89,882 miles
- Test number
- 370361415497
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,557 miles (+15,267)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 78,557 miles
- Test number
- 777346867166
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass63,290 miles (+11,017)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 63,290 miles
- Test number
- 432576300886
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass52,273 miles (+11,315)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 52,273 miles
- Test number
- 296794097775
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,958 miles (+9,329)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 40,958 miles
- Test number
- 197328505093
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,629 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 31,629 miles
- Test number
- 729646004066
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about L16 LEL
- Does L16 LEL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L16 LEL is valid until 4 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on L16 LEL?
- The MOT on L16 LEL is valid until 4 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L16 LEL done?
- L16 LEL was recorded at 136,767 miles at its MOT on 5 Nov 2025, an average of 8,887 miles a year.
- Has L16 LEL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L16 LEL has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Nov 2025.
- Has the mileage on L16 LEL 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 LEL find?
- L16 LEL passed its latest MOT on 5 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside front upper suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut mounting; offside rear coil spring corroded.
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