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Ford Focus

White · Diesel · 2011 · 1,560 cc

L18 HDDMOT history

L18 HDD is a white diesel Ford Focus first used on 18 May 2011. Its MOT is valid until 11 Apr 2027 and it has passed 13 of 21 MOT tests, with 118,675 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Mar 2026.

L18 HDD white Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Apr 2027
Mileage
118,675 mi
At MOT on 30 Mar 2026
MOT tests
21
13 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,063 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 HDD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
18 May 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 HDD was last recorded at 118,675 miles on 30 Mar 2026, 2,534 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,141 miles · 9 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
2,534 miles
Average per year
8,063 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 118,675 miles
  • 2025 – 116,141 miles
  • 2024 – 114,389 miles
  • 2023 – 112,711 miles
  • 2022 – 100,152 miles
  • 2021 – 89,228 miles
  • 2020 – 83,666 miles
  • 2019 – 74,813 miles
  • 2018 – 69,102 miles
  • 2017 – 58,805 miles
  • 2016 – 48,405 miles
  • 2015 – 34,164 miles
  • 2014 – 21,966 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,675 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Underbody covered in underseal

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

21 tests since 1 Apr 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,675 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    118,675 miles
    Test number
    490238312200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail118,675 miles (+2,534)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,675 miles
    Test number
    311722458298
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass116,141 miles (+1,752)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    116,141 miles
    Test number
    576437636120
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass114,389 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    114,389 miles
    Test number
    659154703985
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside head light compensated
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside head light has water in it
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Fail114,389 miles (+1,678)2 dangerous5 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,389 miles
    Test number
    998178036032
    • 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))
    • MajorAccess panel cannot be secured in the closed position bonnet (6.2.1 (e))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside head light compensated
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside head light has water in it
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. Pass112,711 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    112,711 miles
    Test number
    650062914360
    • AdvisoryUnderbody covered in underseal
  7. Fail112,709 miles (+12,557)1 dangerous1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,709 miles
    Test number
    411989871657
    • DangerousFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody covered in underseal
  8. Pass100,152 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    100,152 miles
    Test number
    568902977276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail100,151 miles (+10,923)2 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,151 miles
    Test number
    663158020155
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/55/16 97W (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  10. Pass89,228 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    89,228 miles
    Test number
    725151670534
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55/16 97w tyre @ 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55/16 97w tyre @ 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Fail89,228 miles (+5,562)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,228 miles
    Test number
    945978745332
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55/16 97w tyre @ 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55/16 97w tyre @ 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass83,666 miles (+8,853)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    83,666 miles
    Test number
    611190838502
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  13. Pass74,813 miles (+5,711)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    74,813 miles
    Test number
    106477630541

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass69,102 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    69,102 miles
    Test number
    954347079679

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail69,101 miles (+10,296)4 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,101 miles
    Test number
    582076651071
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear 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))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  16. Pass58,805 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    58,805 miles
    Test number
    833674087835
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Fail58,805 miles (+10,400)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,805 miles
    Test number
    153990265161
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass48,405 miles (+293)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    48,405 miles
    Test number
    632267928304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail48,112 miles (+13,948)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,112 miles
    Test number
    457856732344
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  20. Pass34,164 miles (+12,198)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2016
    Odometer
    34,164 miles
    Test number
    746434735124
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  21. Pass21,966 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    21,966 miles
    Test number
    916081494048
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about L18 HDD

Does L18 HDD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 HDD is valid until 11 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L18 HDD?
The MOT on L18 HDD is valid until 11 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L18 HDD done?
L18 HDD was recorded at 118,675 miles at its MOT on 30 Mar 2026, an average of 8,063 miles a year.
Has L18 HDD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 HDD has failed 8 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on L18 HDD 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 HDD find?
L18 HDD passed its latest MOT on 30 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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