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Black · Diesel · 2014 · 1,560 cc

L16 WGHMOT history

L16 WGH is a black diesel Ford Focus first used on 30 Sept 2014. Its MOT is valid until 6 Nov 2027 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 129,796 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Oct 2026.

L16 WGH black Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Nov 2027
Mileage
129,796 mi
At MOT on 24 Oct 2026
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,909 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L16 WGH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
30 Sept 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L16 WGH was last recorded at 129,796 miles on 24 Oct 2026, 5,327 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
124,469 miles · 18 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
5,327 miles
Average per year
9,909 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 129,796 miles
  • 2025 – 124,469 miles
  • 2024 – 120,265 miles
  • 2023 – 114,826 miles
  • 2022 – 102,511 miles
  • 2021 – 94,875 miles
  • 2020 – 82,934 miles
  • 2019 – 72,073 miles
  • 2018 – 57,283 miles
  • 2017 – 40,053 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,796 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, worn smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

Full MOT history

15 tests since 3 Aug 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,796 miles (+5,327)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    129,796 miles
    Test number
    583625975231
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, worn smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass124,469 miles (+4,204)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    124,469 miles
    Test number
    966339729884
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass120,265 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    120,265 miles
    Test number
    234813030620

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail120,261 miles (+5,435)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,261 miles
    Test number
    755553401652
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass114,826 miles (+12,315)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    114,826 miles
    Test number
    481199471385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass102,511 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    102,511 miles
    Test number
    124917102443
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail102,508 miles (+7,633)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,508 miles
    Test number
    883864298884
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass94,875 miles (+11,941)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    94,875 miles
    Test number
    175543341166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass82,934 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    82,934 miles
    Test number
    745162167096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail82,934 miles (+10,861)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,934 miles
    Test number
    437114151212
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  11. Pass72,073 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    72,073 miles
    Test number
    696868101342
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail72,071 miles (+14,788)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,071 miles
    Test number
    330731232736
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass57,283 miles (+17,230)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    57,283 miles
    Test number
    152780720491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass40,053 miles (+1,656)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    40,053 miles
    Test number
    324206505461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass38,397 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    38,397 miles
    Test number
    179505974261
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted.
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted.

Questions about L16 WGH

Does L16 WGH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L16 WGH is valid until 6 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on L16 WGH?
The MOT on L16 WGH is valid until 6 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L16 WGH done?
L16 WGH was recorded at 129,796 miles at its MOT on 24 Oct 2026, an average of 9,909 miles a year.
Has L16 WGH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L16 WGH has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on L16 WGH 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 WGH find?
L16 WGH passed its latest MOT on 24 Oct 2026 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively both; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, worn smooth inner edge; rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt, and 1 more.

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