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Ford Focus

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,753 cc

L1 DOUMOT history

L1 DOU is a black diesel Ford Focus first used on 31 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 31 May 2027 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 150,791 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 May 2026.

L1 DOU black Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 31 May 2027
Mileage
150,791 mi
At MOT on 22 May 2026
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,460 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L1 DOU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,753 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
31 May 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 May 2027
Latest MOT test
22 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L1 DOU was last recorded at 150,791 miles on 22 May 2026, 2,290 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,501 miles · 27 May 2025
Between the last two tests
2,290 miles
Average per year
7,460 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 150,791 miles
  • 2025 – 148,501 miles
  • 2024 – 145,771 miles
  • 2023 – 143,297 miles
  • 2022 – 140,806 miles
  • 2021 – 138,025 miles
  • 2020 – 135,084 miles
  • 2019 – 129,922 miles
  • 2018 – 125,668 miles
  • 2017 – 116,511 miles
  • 2016 – 104,164 miles
  • 2015 – 90,309 miles
  • 2014 – 77,700 miles
  • 2013 – 64,595 miles
  • 2012 – 51,661 miles
  • 2011 – 38,493 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass150,791 miles
  • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

19 tests since 3 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass150,791 miles (+2,290)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2027
    Odometer
    150,791 miles
    Test number
    432427154628
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. Pass148,501 miles (+2,730)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2026
    Odometer
    148,501 miles
    Test number
    518367079844
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inners pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes NS/OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coolant leak
  3. Pass145,771 miles (+2,474)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2025
    Odometer
    145,771 miles
    Test number
    224121123134
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight perishing on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight perishing on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight perishing on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight perishing on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass143,297 miles (+2,491)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2024
    Odometer
    143,297 miles
    Test number
    464080156970

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass140,806 miles (+2,781)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2023
    Odometer
    140,806 miles
    Test number
    887951134505

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass138,025 miles (+2,941)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2022
    Odometer
    138,025 miles
    Test number
    488506078033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass135,084 miles (+5,162)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2021
    Odometer
    135,084 miles
    Test number
    555088305382
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  8. Pass129,922 miles (+138)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2020
    Odometer
    129,922 miles
    Test number
    678562950354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail129,784 miles (+4,116)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,784 miles
    Test number
    586389586202
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  10. Pass125,668 miles (+9,157)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2019
    Odometer
    125,668 miles
    Test number
    477076852990

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass116,511 miles (+12,347)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2018
    Odometer
    116,511 miles
    Test number
    223596183355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass104,164 miles (+13,855)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2017
    Odometer
    104,164 miles
    Test number
    120035666638

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass90,309 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2016
    Odometer
    90,309 miles
    Test number
    259989925448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail90,309 miles (+12,609)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,309 miles
    Test number
    686689425161
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
  15. Fail77,700 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,700 miles
    Test number
    218298644109
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
  16. Pass77,700 miles (+13,105)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2015
    Odometer
    77,700 miles
    Test number
    666058044173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass64,595 miles (+12,934)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2014
    Odometer
    64,595 miles
    Test number
    468640543150
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  18. Pass51,661 miles (+13,168)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2013
    Odometer
    51,661 miles
    Test number
    125290242162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass38,493 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2012
    Odometer
    38,493 miles
    Test number
    269243421429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L1 DOU

Does L1 DOU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L1 DOU is valid until 31 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L1 DOU?
The MOT on L1 DOU is valid until 31 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L1 DOU done?
L1 DOU was recorded at 150,791 miles at its MOT on 22 May 2026, an average of 7,460 miles a year.
Has L1 DOU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L1 DOU has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 15 May 2019.
Has the mileage on L1 DOU 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 L1 DOU find?
L1 DOU passed its latest MOT on 22 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: front headlamp lens slightly defective; front coil spring corroded; front inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both pitted, and 1 more.

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