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Red · Diesel · 2015 · 1,997 cc

L18 AEEMOT history

L18 AEE is a red diesel Ford Focus first used on 11 Feb 2015. Its MOT is valid until 10 Aug 2027 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 80,053 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jul 2026.

L18 AEE red Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Aug 2027
Mileage
80,053 mi
At MOT on 30 Jul 2026
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,720 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 AEE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
11 Feb 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 AEE was last recorded at 80,053 miles on 30 Jul 2026, 4,464 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
75,589 miles · 28 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
4,464 miles
Average per year
7,720 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 80,053 miles
  • 2025 – 75,589 miles
  • 2024 – 71,024 miles
  • 2023 – 65,173 miles
  • 2022 – 60,082 miles
  • 2021 – 43,299 miles
  • 2020 – 34,507 miles
  • 2019 – 24,493 miles
  • 2018 – 14,296 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,053 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear link bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes (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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • UNDERBODY ALL OK TO KEEP SAME WAX OIL GREASE ALL SPRINGS SUP JOINTS LINK RODS ECT PREVENTIVE MAINTANACE DOES WORK

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

12 tests since 22 Jan 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,053 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    80,053 miles
    Test number
    724987351606
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear link bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Fail80,053 miles (+4,464)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,053 miles
    Test number
    486368421059
    • MajorFront Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear link bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass75,589 miles (+4,565)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    75,589 miles
    Test number
    192058684032
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both front upper (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass71,024 miles (+5,851)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    71,024 miles
    Test number
    237093139355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass65,173 miles (+5,091)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    65,173 miles
    Test number
    719662539437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass60,082 miles (+3,580)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    60,082 miles
    Test number
    125402680985

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass56,502 miles (+9)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    56,502 miles
    Test number
    768937057767
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUNDERBODY ALL OK TO KEEP SAME WAX OIL GREASE ALL SPRINGS SUP JOINTS LINK RODS ECT PREVENTIVE MAINTANACE DOES WORK
  8. Fail56,493 miles (+13,194)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,493 miles
    Test number
    182498708939
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension rod insecurely attached BROKEN LINK ROD (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUNDERBODY ALL OK TO KEEP SAME WAX OIL GREASE ALL SPRINGS SUP JOINTS LINK RODS ECT PREVENTIVE MAINTANACE DOES WORK
  9. Pass43,299 miles (+8,792)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    43,299 miles
    Test number
    702545909342
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm 2354018 (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass34,507 miles (+10,014)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    34,507 miles
    Test number
    379534625488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass24,493 miles (+10,197)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    24,493 miles
    Test number
    786933406222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass14,296 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    14,296 miles
    Test number
    398804457330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L18 AEE

Does L18 AEE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 AEE is valid until 10 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L18 AEE?
The MOT on L18 AEE is valid until 10 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L18 AEE done?
L18 AEE was recorded at 80,053 miles at its MOT on 30 Jul 2026, an average of 7,720 miles a year.
Has L18 AEE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 AEE has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on L18 AEE 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 L18 AEE find?
L18 AEE passed its latest MOT on 30 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear link bushes; suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes.

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