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Ford Focus

Grey · Petrol · 2011 · 1,596 cc

L20 JHCMOT history

L20 JHC is a grey petrol Ford Focus first used on 6 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 26 Oct 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 70,487 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2026.

L20 JHC grey Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Oct 2027
Mileage
70,487 mi
At MOT on 20 Oct 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,907 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L20 JHC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
6 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L20 JHC was last recorded at 70,487 miles on 20 Oct 2026, 6,093 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
64,394 miles · 18 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
6,093 miles
Average per year
3,907 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 70,487 miles
  • 2025 – 64,394 miles
  • 2024 – 60,476 miles
  • 2023 – 55,343 miles
  • 2022 – 48,252 miles
  • 2021 – 43,144 miles
  • 2020 – 39,598 miles
  • 2019 – 37,397 miles
  • 2018 – 35,102 miles
  • 2017 – 32,710 miles
  • 2016 – 29,993 miles
  • 2015 – 27,198 miles
  • 2014 – 23,250 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,487 miles
  • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light mirror casing damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryFront Inner 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))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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 Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

18 tests since 17 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,487 miles (+6,093)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    70,487 miles
    Test number
    279962449864
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light mirror casing damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

  2. Pass64,394 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    64,394 miles
    Test number
    899004077260
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  3. Fail64,394 miles (+3,918)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,394 miles
    Test number
    194295678096
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  4. Pass60,476 miles (+5,133)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    60,476 miles
    Test number
    318902235517

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass55,343 miles (+7,091)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    55,343 miles
    Test number
    615383466114
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  6. Pass48,252 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    48,252 miles
    Test number
    818677756386
    • AdvisoryRear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  7. Fail48,252 miles (+5,108)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,252 miles
    Test number
    755832627157
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  8. Pass43,144 miles (+3,546)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    43,144 miles
    Test number
    634485238874
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective back box bracket close to snapping (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass39,598 miles (+2,201)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    39,598 miles
    Test number
    248177149548
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass37,397 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    37,397 miles
    Test number
    394115851799
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Fail37,397 miles (+2,295)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,397 miles
    Test number
    278304248996
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass35,102 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    35,102 miles
    Test number
    450055619454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail35,102 miles (+2,392)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,102 miles
    Test number
    365568647754
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  14. Pass32,710 miles (+2,717)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    32,710 miles
    Test number
    543619181408
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass29,993 miles (+2,795)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    29,993 miles
    Test number
    404394761394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass27,198 miles (+3,948)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    27,198 miles
    Test number
    515086922875
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass23,250 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    23,250 miles
    Test number
    716160064283
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail23,250 miles2 failures2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,250 miles
    Test number
    388300064213
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L20 JHC

Does L20 JHC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L20 JHC is valid until 26 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L20 JHC?
The MOT on L20 JHC is valid until 26 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L20 JHC done?
L20 JHC was recorded at 70,487 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2026, an average of 3,907 miles a year.
Has L20 JHC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L20 JHC has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on L20 JHC 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 JHC find?
L20 JHC passed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: nearside side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light mirror casing damaged; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front inner brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 4 more.

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