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Black · Petrol · 2018 · 999 cc

L18 PWMMOT history

L18 PWM is a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 11 Jun 2018. Its MOT is valid until 2 May 2027 and it has passed 6 of 10 MOT tests, with 51,134 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Apr 2026.

L18 PWM black Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 May 2027
Mileage
51,134 mi
At MOT on 29 Apr 2026
MOT tests
10
6 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,717 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 PWM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
2018
First used
11 Jun 2018
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 May 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 PWM was last recorded at 51,134 miles on 29 Apr 2026, 34 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
51,100 miles · 28 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
34 miles
Average per year
8,717 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 51,134 miles
  • 2025 – 38,483 miles
  • 2024 – 26,373 miles
  • 2023 – 22,315 miles
  • 2022 – 14,372 miles
  • 2021 – 8,535 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass51,134 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

10 tests since 9 Jun 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass51,134 miles (+34)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2027
    Odometer
    51,134 miles
    Test number
    393973875716
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  2. Fail51,100 miles (+12,617)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,100 miles
    Test number
    232973862073
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  3. Pass38,483 miles (+12,110)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2026
    Odometer
    38,483 miles
    Test number
    772473772505
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass26,373 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2025
    Odometer
    26,373 miles
    Test number
    283870803674
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  5. Fail26,369 miles (+4,054)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,369 miles
    Test number
    233605513956
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  6. Pass22,315 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    22,315 miles
    Test number
    923035993375
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Fail22,315 miles (+7,943)2 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,315 miles
    Test number
    948107152911
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass14,372 miles (+5,837)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    14,372 miles
    Test number
    116027071131
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass8,535 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    8,535 miles
    Test number
    925469230789

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail8,535 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    8,535 miles
    Test number
    698823431651
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Questions about L18 PWM

Does L18 PWM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 PWM is valid until 2 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L18 PWM?
The MOT on L18 PWM is valid until 2 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L18 PWM done?
L18 PWM was recorded at 51,134 miles at its MOT on 29 Apr 2026, an average of 8,717 miles a year.
Has L18 PWM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 PWM has failed 4 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on L18 PWM 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 PWM find?
L18 PWM passed its latest MOT on 29 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front road wheel slightly distorted; nearside rear road wheel slightly distorted.

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