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Ford Focus

Black · Petrol · 2018 · 999 cc

L16 ORCMOT history

L16 ORC is a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 31 Dec 2018. Its MOT is valid until 1 Aug 2027 and it has passed 6 of 9 MOT tests, with 74,948 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jul 2026.

L16 ORC black Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Focus, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 1 Aug 2027
Mileage
74,948 mi
At MOT on 31 Jul 2026
MOT tests
9
6 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,920 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L16 ORC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
2018
First used
31 Dec 2018
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L16 ORC was last recorded at 74,948 miles on 31 Jul 2026, 12,964 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
61,984 miles · 31 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
12,964 miles
Average per year
8,920 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 74,948 miles
  • 2025 – 61,984 miles
  • 2024 – 51,336 miles
  • 2023 – 41,471 miles
  • 2022 – 35,876 miles
  • 2021 – 34,072 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,948 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.

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

9 tests since 30 Dec 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,948 miles (+12,964)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    74,948 miles
    Test number
    605612625234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass61,984 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    61,984 miles
    Test number
    937233731406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail61,984 miles (+10,648)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,984 miles
    Test number
    299454859043
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass51,336 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    51,336 miles
    Test number
    832127770933
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre outer shoulder wear
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre inner shoulder wear
  5. Fail51,336 miles (+9,865)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,336 miles
    Test number
    823561734018
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre outer shoulder wear
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre inner shoulder wear
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc corroded
    • AdvisoryEngine under tray fitted obstructing clear view off some items
  6. Pass41,471 miles (+5,595)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    41,471 miles
    Test number
    944700522788
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass35,876 miles (+1,804)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    35,876 miles
    Test number
    683750455212
    • AdvisoryTPMS light on
  8. Pass34,072 miles (+6)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    34,072 miles
    Test number
    440030353112
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  9. Fail34,066 miles3 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,066 miles
    Test number
    470891880887
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Questions about L16 ORC

Does L16 ORC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L16 ORC is valid until 1 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L16 ORC?
The MOT on L16 ORC is valid until 1 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L16 ORC done?
L16 ORC was recorded at 74,948 miles at its MOT on 31 Jul 2026, an average of 8,920 miles a year.
Has L16 ORC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L16 ORC has failed 3 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on L16 ORC 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 ORC find?
L16 ORC passed its latest MOT on 31 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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