Ford Focus
Black · Petrol · 2014 · 998 cc
L18 DDBMOT history
L18 DDB is a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 17 May 2014. Its MOT is valid until 20 Dec 2026 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 51,826 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 20 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 51,826 mi
- At MOT on 8 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 12
- 10 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 3,694 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L18 DDB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Focus
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 998 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2014
- First used
- 17 May 2014
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 20 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L18 DDB was last recorded at 51,826 miles on 8 Dec 2025, 1,923 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Dec 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 49,903 miles · 6 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 1,923 miles
- Average per year
- 3,694 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 51,826 miles
- 2024 – 49,903 miles
- 2023 – 47,533 miles
- 2022 – 43,766 miles
- 2021 – 39,910 miles
- 2020 – 36,628 miles
- 2019 – 32,318 miles
- 2018 – 26,496 miles
- 2017 – 20,191 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
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 Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread cracking
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread cracking
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full under vehicle and outer sill cover fitted obscuring under vehicle
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
12 tests since 16 May 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass51,826 miles (+1,923)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 51,826 miles
- Test number
- 357027207616
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass49,903 miles (+2,370)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 49,903 miles
- Test number
- 595735055075
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass47,533 miles (+1)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 47,533 miles
- Test number
- 695181039040
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryFull under vehicle and outer sill cover fitted obscuring under vehicle
Fail47,532 miles (+3,766)1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,532 miles
- Test number
- 599279564284
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryFull under vehicle and outer sill cover fitted obscuring under vehicle
Pass43,766 miles (+3,856)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 43,766 miles
- Test number
- 226889057920
- AdvisoryFull under vehicle cover fitted obscuring under vehicle
Pass39,910 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 39,910 miles
- Test number
- 356094524992
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail39,910 miles (+3,282)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,910 miles
- Test number
- 859166527029
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Pass36,628 miles (+1,382)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 36,628 miles
- Test number
- 440873931586
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,246 miles (+2,928)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 35,246 miles
- Test number
- 218189853663
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,318 miles (+5,822)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2020
- Odometer
- 32,318 miles
- Test number
- 331890956785
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres starting to wear on inner edges and getting close to limits
- AdvisoryFront brake pads getting low!
Pass26,496 miles (+6,305)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2019
- Odometer
- 26,496 miles
- Test number
- 262543551588
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryUndertrays and engine cover fitted
Pass20,191 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2018
- Odometer
- 20,191 miles
- Test number
- 336098494774
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L18 DDB
- Does L18 DDB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 DDB is valid until 20 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on L18 DDB?
- The MOT on L18 DDB is valid until 20 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L18 DDB done?
- L18 DDB was recorded at 51,826 miles at its MOT on 8 Dec 2025, an average of 3,694 miles a year.
- Has L18 DDB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L18 DDB has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Dec 2023.
- Has the mileage on L18 DDB 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 DDB find?
- L18 DDB passed its latest MOT on 8 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: front inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 brake discs.
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