Ford Focus
Red · Diesel · 2011 · 1,560 cc
L20 LJLMOT history
L20 LJL is a red diesel Ford Focus first used on 16 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 28 Oct 2027 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 131,654 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 28 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 131,654 mi
- At MOT on 22 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 20
- 14 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 8,315 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L20 LJL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Focus
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,560 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 16 Sept 2011
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 28 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 22 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L20 LJL was last recorded at 131,654 miles on 22 Oct 2026, 8,156 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 123,498 miles · 20 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 8,156 miles
- Average per year
- 8,315 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 131,654 miles
- 2025 – 123,498 miles
- 2024 – 115,440 miles
- 2023 – 107,715 miles
- 2022 – 99,111 miles
- 2021 – 89,429 miles
- 2020 – 84,428 miles
- 2019 – 74,334 miles
- 2018 – 69,319 miles
- 2017 – 67,985 miles
- 2016 – 56,378 miles
- 2015 – 41,344 miles
- 2014 – 31,149 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass131,654 miles
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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
Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Full MOT history
20 tests since 2 Aug 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass131,654 miles (+8,156)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 131,654 miles
- Test number
- 609537138495
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Pass123,498 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 123,498 miles
- Test number
- 907523724285
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail123,498 miles (+8,058)1 major1 repaired6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,498 miles
- Test number
- 816591955513
- MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass115,440 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 115,440 miles
- Test number
- 963818729818
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail115,439 miles (+7,724)2 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,439 miles
- Test number
- 297519061040
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Pass107,715 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 107,715 miles
- Test number
- 175778997028
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Fail107,715 miles (+8,604)4 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,715 miles
- Test number
- 806662407896
- MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Pass99,111 miles (+9,682)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 99,111 miles
- Test number
- 994429712157
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,429 miles (+5,001)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 89,429 miles
- Test number
- 887752274679
- MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass84,428 miles (+3)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 84,428 miles
- Test number
- 914345449797
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Fail84,425 miles (+10,091)4 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,425 miles
- Test number
- 339742240329
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass74,334 miles (+19)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 74,334 miles
- Test number
- 980626654679
- AdvisoryCut to offside rear tyre outer side wall but not to inner structure
- AdvisoryFront exhaust bracket partially displaced
- AdvisoryOffside front steering rack end slight play
Fail74,315 miles (+4,996)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,315 miles
- Test number
- 242946821789
- MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side cable snapped (1.4.1 (a))
- AdvisoryCut to offside rear tyre outer side wall but not to inner structure
- AdvisoryFront exhaust bracket partially displaced
- AdvisoryOffside front steering rack end slight play
Pass69,319 miles (+1,334)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 69,319 miles
- Test number
- 654089714127
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,985 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 67,985 miles
- Test number
- 607597942423
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail67,985 miles (+11,607)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,985 miles
- Test number
- 947439737065
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass56,378 miles (+15,034)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 56,378 miles
- Test number
- 336150186928
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,344 miles (+10,195)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 41,344 miles
- Test number
- 934242887911
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,149 miles (+1,117)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 31,149 miles
- Test number
- 379798464487
- NoteNo smoke test too clean
Pass30,032 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 30,032 miles
- Test number
- 779304814201
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteExhaust emissions too low to be measured
Questions about L20 LJL
- Does L20 LJL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L20 LJL is valid until 28 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L20 LJL?
- The MOT on L20 LJL is valid until 28 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 LJL done?
- L20 LJL was recorded at 131,654 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2026, an average of 8,315 miles a year.
- Has L20 LJL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L20 LJL has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Oct 2025.
- Has the mileage on L20 LJL 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 LJL find?
- L20 LJL passed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively.
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