Ford Focus
Brown · Diesel · 2011 · 1,560 cc
L20 DFBMOT history
L20 DFB is a brown diesel Ford Focus first used on 24 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 13 Nov 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 105,555 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 13 Nov 2027
- Mileage
- 105,555 mi
- At MOT on 19 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 18
- 13 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 5,899 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L20 DFB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Focus
- Colour
- Brown
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,560 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 24 Sept 2011
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 13 Nov 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 19 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L20 DFB was last recorded at 105,555 miles on 19 Oct 2026, 5,815 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 99,740 miles · 15 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,815 miles
- Average per year
- 5,899 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 105,555 miles
- 2025 – 99,740 miles
- 2024 – 94,110 miles
- 2023 – 89,671 miles
- 2022 – 81,923 miles
- 2021 – 73,320 miles
- 2020 – 68,262 miles
- 2019 – 61,680 miles
- 2018 – 54,432 miles
- 2017 – 49,789 miles
- 2016 – 42,538 miles
- 2014 – 36,892 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass105,555 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
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.
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking slightly
Minor2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2022
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
18 tests since 23 Jun 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass105,555 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2027
- Odometer
- 105,555 miles
- Test number
- 683471284788
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail105,554 miles (+5,814)1 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,554 miles
- Test number
- 898417105885
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass99,740 miles (+1)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 99,740 miles
- Test number
- 959863930916
- MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking slightly (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Fail99,739 miles (+5,629)2 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,739 miles
- Test number
- 325768538427
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking slightly (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Pass94,110 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 94,110 miles
- Test number
- 207633201868
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail94,110 miles (+4,439)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,110 miles
- Test number
- 614063779508
- MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass89,671 miles (+7,748)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 89,671 miles
- Test number
- 125945978855
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,923 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 81,923 miles
- Test number
- 288594802321
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail81,923 miles (+8,603)2 dangerous1 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,923 miles
- Test number
- 668517393710
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass73,320 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 73,320 miles
- Test number
- 682927672809
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail73,320 miles (+5,058)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,320 miles
- Test number
- 992922673061
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass68,262 miles (+6,582)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 68,262 miles
- Test number
- 343960064702
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass61,680 miles (+7,248)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 61,680 miles
- Test number
- 970895723376
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,432 miles (+4,643)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 54,432 miles
- Test number
- 124378766732
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,789 miles (+7,251)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 49,789 miles
- Test number
- 372121600062
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,538 miles (+5,646)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 42,538 miles
- Test number
- 212494755289
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,892 miles (+4,033)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 36,892 miles
- Test number
- 465965234486
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,859 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 32,859 miles
- Test number
- 418324974150
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Questions about L20 DFB
- Does L20 DFB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L20 DFB is valid until 13 Nov 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L20 DFB?
- The MOT on L20 DFB is valid until 13 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L20 DFB done?
- L20 DFB was recorded at 105,555 miles at its MOT on 19 Oct 2026, an average of 5,899 miles a year.
- Has L20 DFB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L20 DFB has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Oct 2026.
- Has the mileage on L20 DFB 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 DFB find?
- L20 DFB passed its latest MOT on 19 Oct 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear nail in tyre, and 1 more.
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