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Ford Focus

Red · Petrol · 2008 · 1,596 cc

L16 PSWMOT history

L16 PSW is a red petrol Ford Focus first used on 29 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 14 Dec 2023 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 127,518 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Dec 2022.

L16 PSW red Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Focus, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 14 Dec 2023
Mileage
127,518 mi
At MOT on 15 Dec 2022
MOT tests
23
14 passed · 9 failed
Per year
8,159 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L16 PSW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
29 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
15 Dec 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

L16 PSW was last recorded at 127,518 miles on 15 Dec 2022, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,516 miles · 25 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
8,159 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 127,518 miles
  • 2021 – 119,698 miles
  • 2020 – 113,034 miles
  • 2019 – 104,957 miles
  • 2018 – 103,877 miles
  • 2017 – 98,635 miles
  • 2016 – 89,952 miles
  • 2015 – 79,274 miles
  • 2014 – 74,757 miles
  • 2013 – 61,763 miles
  • 2012 – 46,895 miles
  • 2011 – 30,767 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,518 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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Coil spring corroded front & rear, nearside & offside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

23 tests since 5 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,518 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    127,518 miles
    Test number
    916615291846

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail127,516 miles (+7,818)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,516 miles
    Test number
    100694971407
    • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner & outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner & outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass119,698 miles (+6,664)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    119,698 miles
    Test number
    499408821971
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass113,034 miles (+8,077)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    113,034 miles
    Test number
    621859854383
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass104,957 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    104,957 miles
    Test number
    326206397109
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded front & rear, nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail104,957 miles (+1,080)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,957 miles
    Test number
    595328859080
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded front & rear, nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass103,877 miles (+35)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    103,877 miles
    Test number
    516081113572
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre wall slightly worn

  8. Fail103,842 miles (+5,207)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,842 miles
    Test number
    135117041021
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  9. Pass98,635 miles (+91)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    98,635 miles
    Test number
    478562872911
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre close to limit
    • AdvisorySuspension springs slight corrosion

  10. Fail98,544 miles (+8,592)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,544 miles
    Test number
    474043058267
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

  11. Pass89,952 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2017
    Odometer
    89,952 miles
    Test number
    485409181738
    • AdvisoryBonnet catch sticking

  12. Fail89,952 miles (+10,678)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,952 miles
    Test number
    599534875335
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryBonnet catch sticking

  13. Pass79,274 miles (+1,057)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2016
    Odometer
    79,274 miles
    Test number
    916869545191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass78,217 miles (+26)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    78,217 miles
    Test number
    136470935082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail78,191 miles (+3,434)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,191 miles
    Test number
    329928425002
    • FailureFront Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteRear exhaust bracket broken away from exhaust

  16. Pass74,757 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    74,757 miles
    Test number
    665905034064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail74,757 miles (+12,994)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,757 miles
    Test number
    175824134054
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass61,763 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    61,763 miles
    Test number
    827532833087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail61,763 miles (+14,868)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,763 miles
    Test number
    606282833048
    • FailureBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  20. Pass46,895 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    46,895 miles
    Test number
    797833632059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail46,887 miles1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,887 miles
    Test number
    258510432062
    • DangerousCentre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

  22. Pass46,887 miles (+16,120)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    46,887 miles
    Test number
    396220432016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass30,767 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    30,767 miles
    Test number
    688386431016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L16 PSW

Does L16 PSW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L16 PSW expired on 14 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L16 PSW?
The MOT on L16 PSW expired on 14 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L16 PSW done?
L16 PSW was recorded at 127,518 miles at its MOT on 15 Dec 2022, an average of 8,159 miles a year.
Has L16 PSW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L16 PSW has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on L16 PSW 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 PSW find?
L16 PSW passed its latest MOT on 15 Dec 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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