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Ford Focus

Silver · Petrol · 2006 · 1,596 cc

L20 CAJMOT history

L20 CAJ is a silver petrol Ford Focus first used on 31 Aug 2006. Its MOT is valid until 17 Aug 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 130,421 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jul 2026.

L20 CAJ silver Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Aug 2027
Mileage
130,421 mi
At MOT on 21 Jul 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,018 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L20 CAJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
31 Aug 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L20 CAJ was last recorded at 130,421 miles on 21 Jul 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,420 miles · 20 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
6,018 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 130,421 miles
  • 2025 – 123,257 miles
  • 2024 – 117,547 miles
  • 2023 – 106,841 miles
  • 2022 – 96,547 miles
  • 2021 – 88,414 miles
  • 2020 – 80,379 miles
  • 2019 – 77,165 miles
  • 2018 – 73,298 miles
  • 2017 – 70,115 miles
  • 2016 – 65,373 miles
  • 2015 – 59,312 miles
  • 2014 – 54,821 miles
  • 2013 – 49,823 miles
  • 2012 – 44,774 miles
  • 2011 – 39,589 miles
  • 2010 – 34,493 miles
  • 2009 – 28,675 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,421 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion. Structural integrity appears unimpairedRecorded 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.

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside front shock absorber has small oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

26 tests since 24 Aug 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,421 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    130,421 miles
    Test number
    735119653284
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion. Structural integrity appears unimpaired

  2. Fail130,420 miles (+7,163)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,420 miles
    Test number
    171324386490
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion. Structural integrity appears unimpaired

  3. Pass123,257 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    123,257 miles
    Test number
    605390439717
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail123,256 miles (+5,709)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,256 miles
    Test number
    208418195240
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass117,547 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    117,547 miles
    Test number
    444739160864
    • AdvisoryNearside front shock absorber has small oil leak

  6. Fail117,546 miles (+10,705)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,546 miles
    Test number
    414095227956
    • DangerousOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))
    • MajorStop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside front shock absorber has small oil leak

  7. Pass106,841 miles (+10,294)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    106,841 miles
    Test number
    395493582530

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass96,547 miles (+8,133)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    96,547 miles
    Test number
    147596724463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass88,414 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    88,414 miles
    Test number
    292701013346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail88,413 miles (+8,034)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,413 miles
    Test number
    287788496904
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  11. Pass80,379 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    80,379 miles
    Test number
    632461882860
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened back plate (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail80,379 miles (+3,214)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,379 miles
    Test number
    164331467845
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened back plate (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass77,165 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    77,165 miles
    Test number
    661833267154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail77,165 miles (+3,867)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,165 miles
    Test number
    742740236272
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  15. Pass73,298 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    73,298 miles
    Test number
    578139615867
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  16. Fail73,298 miles (+3,183)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,298 miles
    Test number
    665733876511
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  17. Pass70,115 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    70,115 miles
    Test number
    958755415717
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  18. Fail70,115 miles (+4,742)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,115 miles
    Test number
    389251243829
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  19. Pass65,373 miles (+6,061)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    65,373 miles
    Test number
    950740580044
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn on edge

  20. Pass59,312 miles (+4,491)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    59,312 miles
    Test number
    488056115200
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  21. Pass54,821 miles (+4,998)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    54,821 miles
    Test number
    915290834289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass49,823 miles (+5,049)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    49,823 miles
    Test number
    248379133282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass44,774 miles (+5,185)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    44,774 miles
    Test number
    365093732295
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner edge

  24. Pass39,589 miles (+5,096)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    39,589 miles
    Test number
    826104631250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass34,493 miles (+5,818)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    34,493 miles
    Test number
    552936230223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass28,675 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    28,675 miles
    Test number
    761216139200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L20 CAJ

Does L20 CAJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L20 CAJ is valid until 17 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L20 CAJ?
The MOT on L20 CAJ is valid until 17 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L20 CAJ done?
L20 CAJ was recorded at 130,421 miles at its MOT on 21 Jul 2026, an average of 6,018 miles a year.
Has L20 CAJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L20 CAJ has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on L20 CAJ 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 L20 CAJ find?
L20 CAJ passed its latest MOT on 21 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: front inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; general underbody corrosion. structural integrity appears unimpaired.

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