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Ford Focus

Silver · Diesel · 2014 · 1,560 cc

L18 EWBMOT history

L18 EWB is a silver diesel Ford Focus first used on 9 Oct 2014. Its MOT is valid until 3 Nov 2026 and it has passed 9 of 12 MOT tests, with 100,057 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Nov 2025.

L18 EWB silver Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Nov 2026
Mileage
100,057 mi
At MOT on 4 Nov 2025
MOT tests
12
9 passed · 3 failed
Per year
9,333 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 EWB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
9 Oct 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 EWB was last recorded at 100,057 miles on 4 Nov 2025, 13,934 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,123 miles · 8 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
13,934 miles
Average per year
9,333 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 100,057 miles
  • 2024 – 86,123 miles
  • 2023 – 73,444 miles
  • 2022 – 66,386 miles
  • 2021 – 62,015 miles
  • 2020 – 55,875 miles
  • 2019 – 47,065 miles
  • 2018 – 35,041 miles
  • 2017 – 23,475 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,057 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

Full MOT history

12 tests since 21 Aug 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,057 miles (+13,934)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    100,057 miles
    Test number
    462562747717

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass86,123 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    86,123 miles
    Test number
    871876231326
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  3. Fail86,123 miles (+12,679)2 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,123 miles
    Test number
    799951237707
    • DangerousFuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  4. Pass73,444 miles (+7,058)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    73,444 miles
    Test number
    594497730796
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass66,386 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    66,386 miles
    Test number
    928299473540
    • AdvisoryHeat shield round fuel tank insecure
  6. Fail66,385 miles (+4,370)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,385 miles
    Test number
    880136583532
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryHeat shield round fuel tank insecure
  7. Pass62,015 miles (+6,140)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    62,015 miles
    Test number
    313778682049
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear heat shields insecure
    • AdvisoryTPM light on
  8. Pass55,875 miles (+456)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    55,875 miles
    Test number
    540386831723
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner + outer (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner + outer (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryCentre rear exhaust heatshield not fully secure
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
  9. Fail55,419 miles (+8,354)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,419 miles
    Test number
    286747094557
    • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner + outer (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner + outer (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heatshields not fully secure
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
  10. Pass47,065 miles (+12,024)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    47,065 miles
    Test number
    356801424991
    • 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 Front 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))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shields insecure
    • AdvisoryFront wipers smearing.
  11. Pass35,041 miles (+11,566)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    35,041 miles
    Test number
    875470600751

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass23,475 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    23,475 miles
    Test number
    805251732694
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted.
    • AdvisoryUnder shield fitted.

Questions about L18 EWB

Does L18 EWB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 EWB is valid until 3 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L18 EWB?
The MOT on L18 EWB is valid until 3 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L18 EWB done?
L18 EWB was recorded at 100,057 miles at its MOT on 4 Nov 2025, an average of 9,333 miles a year.
Has L18 EWB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 EWB has failed 3 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on L18 EWB 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 EWB find?
L18 EWB passed its latest MOT on 4 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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