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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 1,798 cc

L16 SWMMOT history

L16 SWM is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 11 Dec 2008. Its MOT expired on 23 Aug 2022 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 117,781 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Nov 2022.

L16 SWM blue Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 23 Aug 2022
Mileage
117,781 mi
At MOT on 4 Nov 2022
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,491 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L16 SWM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,798 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
11 Dec 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Aug 2022
Latest MOT test
4 Nov 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

L16 SWM was last recorded at 117,781 miles on 4 Nov 2022, 2,528 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Aug 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,253 miles · 24 Aug 2021
Between the last two tests
2,528 miles
Average per year
8,491 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 117,781 miles
  • 2021 – 115,253 miles
  • 2020 – 111,906 miles
  • 2019 – 106,862 miles
  • 2018 – 94,069 miles
  • 2017 – 81,433 miles
  • 2016 – 71,912 miles
  • 2015 – 61,315 miles
  • 2014 – 51,887 miles
  • 2013 – 45,013 miles
  • 2012 – 35,280 miles
  • 2011 – 24,369 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail117,781 miles
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • MinorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
  • MinorNearside Rear Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

What MOT failures 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.

  • Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Exhaust mounting defective rear tail pipe hanger missing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2016

Full MOT history

17 tests since 4 Nov 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail117,781 miles (+2,528)5 major5 minor14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,781 miles
    Test number
    784947213469
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • 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 Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass115,253 miles (+12)2 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    115,253 miles
    Test number
    234058140906
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective rear tail pipe hanger missing (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • 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 Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail115,241 miles (+3,335)10 major2 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,241 miles
    Test number
    577960922122
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective rear tail pipe hanger missing (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • 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 Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass111,906 miles2 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    111,906 miles
    Test number
    427651918874
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail111,906 miles (+5,044)1 repaired2 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,906 miles
    Test number
    808896985559
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass106,862 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    106,862 miles
    Test number
    333114847242
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective rear exhaust hanger broken but not likely to fall off (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside sill has slight damage
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre has minor pieces of rubber missing but not excessive and no cords exposed
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel suspect gears in rack (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of sills
    • AdvisoryVarious suspension and chassis components corroded *monitor*

  7. Fail106,862 miles (+12,793)3 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,862 miles
    Test number
    587560012749
    • MajorEmissions not tested No oil in engine (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective rear exhaust hanger broken but not likely to fall off (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside sill has slight damage
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre has minor pieces of rubber missing but not excessive and no cords exposed
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel suspect gears in rack (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of sills
    • AdvisoryVarious suspension and chassis components corroded *monitor*

  8. Pass94,069 miles (+12,636)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    94,069 miles
    Test number
    689883579764
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass81,433 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    81,433 miles
    Test number
    380617230761

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail81,431 miles (+9,519)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,431 miles
    Test number
    148969661332
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear light lense broken
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass71,912 miles (+10,597)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    71,912 miles
    Test number
    428058534104
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryFront tyre inner edges worn
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corrodide

  12. Pass61,315 miles (+9,428)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    61,315 miles
    Test number
    737756767870

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass51,887 miles (+6,874)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    51,887 miles
    Test number
    358003664250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass45,013 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    45,013 miles
    Test number
    495627933495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail45,013 miles (+9,733)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,013 miles
    Test number
    516537533374
    • DangerousOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  16. Pass35,280 miles (+10,911)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    35,280 miles
    Test number
    629748792211
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  17. Pass24,369 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    24,369 miles
    Test number
    817278901359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L16 SWM

Does L16 SWM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L16 SWM expired on 23 Aug 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L16 SWM?
The MOT on L16 SWM expired on 23 Aug 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L16 SWM done?
L16 SWM was recorded at 117,781 miles at its MOT on 4 Nov 2022, an average of 8,491 miles a year.
Has L16 SWM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L16 SWM has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on L16 SWM 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 SWM find?
L16 SWM failed its latest MOT on 4 Nov 2022 with 5 major defects, 5 minor defects and 14 advisories: exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits; exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits, and 21 more.

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