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Ford Focus

White · Petrol · 2011 · 1,596 cc

L16 WLAMOT history

L16 WLA is a white petrol Ford Focus first used on 19 Jul 2011. Its MOT is valid until 4 Aug 2027 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 90,257 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jul 2026.

L16 WLA white Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Aug 2027
Mileage
90,257 mi
At MOT on 22 Jul 2026
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,009 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L16 WLA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
19 Jul 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L16 WLA was last recorded at 90,257 miles on 22 Jul 2026, 3,908 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,349 miles · 8 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
3,908 miles
Average per year
5,009 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 90,257 miles
  • 2025 – 86,349 miles
  • 2024 – 83,697 miles
  • 2023 – 81,804 miles
  • 2022 – 79,852 miles
  • 2021 – 77,219 miles
  • 2020 – 74,734 miles
  • 2019 – 70,192 miles
  • 2018 – 63,237 miles
  • 2017 – 55,455 miles
  • 2016 – 49,958 miles
  • 2015 – 41,955 miles
  • 2014 – 32,450 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,257 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

19 tests since 14 May 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,257 miles (+3,908)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    90,257 miles
    Test number
    645275942181
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass86,349 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    86,349 miles
    Test number
    308615793170
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
  3. Fail86,349 miles (+2,652)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,349 miles
    Test number
    459745915854
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
  4. Pass83,697 miles (+1,893)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    83,697 miles
    Test number
    613667528574
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge limit (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass81,804 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    81,804 miles
    Test number
    916621315198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail81,796 miles (+1,944)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,796 miles
    Test number
    357199237165
    • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
  7. Pass79,852 miles (+83)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    79,852 miles
    Test number
    214648899973

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail79,769 miles (+2,550)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,769 miles
    Test number
    739079152021
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
  9. Pass77,219 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    77,219 miles
    Test number
    758582983379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail77,219 miles (+2,485)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,219 miles
    Test number
    491060711085
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  11. Pass74,734 miles (+4,542)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    74,734 miles
    Test number
    960287799348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass70,192 miles (+6,955)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    70,192 miles
    Test number
    167151240416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass63,237 miles (+7,782)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    63,237 miles
    Test number
    761473737038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass55,455 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    55,455 miles
    Test number
    789877358130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail55,455 miles (+5,497)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,455 miles
    Test number
    508956011937
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass49,958 miles (+8,003)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    49,958 miles
    Test number
    760057528905

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass41,955 miles (+9,505)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    41,955 miles
    Test number
    737196686807

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass32,450 miles (+3,244)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    32,450 miles
    Test number
    467948604471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass29,206 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2015
    Odometer
    29,206 miles
    Test number
    855374034144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L16 WLA

Does L16 WLA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L16 WLA is valid until 4 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L16 WLA?
The MOT on L16 WLA is valid until 4 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 WLA done?
L16 WLA was recorded at 90,257 miles at its MOT on 22 Jul 2026, an average of 5,009 miles a year.
Has L16 WLA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L16 WLA has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on L16 WLA 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 WLA find?
L16 WLA passed its latest MOT on 22 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi; nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt; oil leak, but not excessive.

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