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Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,596 cc

L1 MKKMOT history

L1 MKK is a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 26 Apr 2012. Its MOT is valid until 22 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 99,453 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Mar 2026.

L1 MKK black Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Mar 2027
Mileage
99,453 mi
At MOT on 23 Mar 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,143 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L1 MKK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
26 Apr 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L1 MKK was last recorded at 99,453 miles on 23 Mar 2026, 4,981 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,472 miles · 17 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
4,981 miles
Average per year
7,143 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 99,453 miles
  • 2025 – 94,472 miles
  • 2024 – 90,761 miles
  • 2023 – 86,951 miles
  • 2022 – 83,270 miles
  • 2021 – 79,826 miles
  • 2020 – 76,355 miles
  • 2019 – 73,090 miles
  • 2018 – 67,907 miles
  • 2017 – 51,571 miles
  • 2016 – 36,355 miles
  • 2015 – 21,051 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,453 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorRear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Heat shield slightly insecure

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

Full MOT history

16 tests since 1 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,453 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    99,453 miles
    Test number
    794638786617
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Heat shield slightly insecure

  2. Fail99,453 miles (+4,981)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,453 miles
    Test number
    633580758177
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split by outer clip (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Heat shield slightly insecure

  3. Pass94,472 miles (+3,711)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    94,472 miles
    Test number
    800412442814
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear axle / suspension corroded

  4. Pass90,761 miles (+3,810)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    90,761 miles
    Test number
    631975497340
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing at 3.oo to 4.oo mm
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

  5. Pass86,951 miles (+3,681)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    86,951 miles
    Test number
    302901274974
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated very small leakage of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened at top of spring mount points o/s and n.s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass83,270 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    83,270 miles
    Test number
    392654730223
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed frayed on edge (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail83,270 miles (+3,444)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,270 miles
    Test number
    450328294476
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed frayed on edge (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass79,826 miles (+3,471)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    79,826 miles
    Test number
    906592740765
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some components

  9. Pass76,355 miles (+3,265)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    76,355 miles
    Test number
    890543553518
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner 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 Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  10. Pass73,090 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    73,090 miles
    Test number
    568081254278
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Fluid leak, but not excessive Gearbox / Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Small nick in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  11. Fail73,090 miles (+5,183)4 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,090 miles
    Test number
    774592801290
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both N/S & O/S (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Fluid leak, but not excessive Gearbox / Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Small nick in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  12. Pass67,907 miles (+117)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    67,907 miles
    Test number
    862720636507

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail67,790 miles (+16,219)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,790 miles
    Test number
    103172732897
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

  14. Pass51,571 miles (+15,216)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    51,571 miles
    Test number
    335870413631

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass36,355 miles (+15,304)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    36,355 miles
    Test number
    667539711612
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass21,051 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    21,051 miles
    Test number
    237161795010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L1 MKK

Does L1 MKK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L1 MKK is valid until 22 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L1 MKK?
The MOT on L1 MKK is valid until 22 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L1 MKK done?
L1 MKK was recorded at 99,453 miles at its MOT on 23 Mar 2026, an average of 7,143 miles a year.
Has L1 MKK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L1 MKK has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on L1 MKK 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 MKK find?
L1 MKK passed its latest MOT on 23 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: rear registration plate lamp insecure; nearside rear service brake fluctuating, but not excessively; offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed, and 2 more.

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