Ford Focus
Grey · Petrol · 2009 · 1,596 cc
L18 SARMOT history
L18 SAR is a grey petrol Ford Focus first used on 20 Apr 2009. Its MOT is valid until 9 May 2027 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 94,041 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 9 May 2027
- Mileage
- 94,041 mi
- At MOT on 8 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 17
- 15 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 4,880 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L18 SAR
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Focus
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,596 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 20 Apr 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 9 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 8 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L18 SAR was last recorded at 94,041 miles on 8 May 2026, 7,159 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 86,882 miles · 7 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 7,159 miles
- Average per year
- 4,880 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 94,041 miles
- 2025 – 86,882 miles
- 2024 – 78,427 miles
- 2022 – 76,899 miles
- 2021 – 73,162 miles
- 2020 – 67,194 miles
- 2019 – 63,329 miles
- 2018 – 59,702 miles
- 2017 – 54,685 miles
- 2016 – 50,864 miles
- 2015 – 46,002 miles
- 2014 – 38,244 miles
- 2013 – 31,608 miles
- 2012 – 25,215 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass94,041 miles
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
17 tests since 31 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass94,041 miles (+7,159)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2027
- Odometer
- 94,041 miles
- Test number
- 133349538984
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass86,882 miles (+8,455)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2026
- Odometer
- 86,882 miles
- Test number
- 782691077256
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass78,427 miles (+1,528)2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2025
- Odometer
- 78,427 miles
- Test number
- 748050002534
- MinorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass76,899 miles (+3,737)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 76,899 miles
- Test number
- 766315859721
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass73,162 miles (+2,707)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 73,162 miles
- Test number
- 206780917071
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryGeneral surface corrosion to chassis and components
Pass70,455 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 70,455 miles
- Test number
- 409470787929
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail70,455 miles (+3,261)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,455 miles
- Test number
- 556284655732
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass67,194 miles (+3,865)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 67,194 miles
- Test number
- 446613537766
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass63,329 miles (+3,627)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 63,329 miles
- Test number
- 747296880232
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,702 miles (+40)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 59,702 miles
- Test number
- 306377536673
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Fail59,662 miles (+4,977)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,662 miles
- Test number
- 130044238230
- FailureNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureRear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass54,685 miles (+3,821)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 54,685 miles
- Test number
- 328434259257
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,864 miles (+4,862)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 50,864 miles
- Test number
- 434961500183
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,002 miles (+7,758)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 46,002 miles
- Test number
- 726860475038
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,244 miles (+6,636)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 38,244 miles
- Test number
- 626715684043
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,608 miles (+6,393)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 31,608 miles
- Test number
- 116079683021
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,215 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 25,215 miles
- Test number
- 567931292048
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L18 SAR
- Does L18 SAR currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 SAR is valid until 9 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L18 SAR?
- The MOT on L18 SAR is valid until 9 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 SAR done?
- L18 SAR was recorded at 94,041 miles at its MOT on 8 May 2026, an average of 4,880 miles a year.
- Has L18 SAR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L18 SAR has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Feb 2021.
- Has the mileage on L18 SAR 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 SAR find?
- L18 SAR passed its latest MOT on 8 May 2026 with 3 advisories: front exhaust mounting defective; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.
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