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Ford Focus

Blue · Diesel · 2015 · 1,499 cc

L20 LSWMOT history

L20 LSW is a blue diesel Ford Focus first used on 30 Sept 2015. Its MOT is valid until 13 Oct 2027 and it has passed 9 of 14 MOT tests, with 123,538 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Sept 2026.

L20 LSW blue Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Oct 2027
Mileage
123,538 mi
At MOT on 24 Sept 2026
MOT tests
14
9 passed · 5 failed
Per year
11,778 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L20 LSW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,499 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
30 Sept 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L20 LSW was last recorded at 123,538 miles on 24 Sept 2026, 9,830 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,708 miles · 26 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
9,830 miles
Average per year
11,778 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 123,538 miles
  • 2025 – 113,708 miles
  • 2024 – 103,736 miles
  • 2023 – 92,600 miles
  • 2022 – 80,364 miles
  • 2021 – 66,693 miles
  • 2020 – 49,379 miles
  • 2019 – 37,477 miles
  • 2018 – 29,214 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,538 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 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 21 Sept 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,538 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    123,538 miles
    Test number
    308920208020
    • 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))

  2. Fail123,538 miles (+9,830)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,538 miles
    Test number
    602417255466
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • 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))

  3. Pass113,708 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    113,708 miles
    Test number
    961592578143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail113,708 miles (+9,972)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,708 miles
    Test number
    445153148564
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  5. Pass103,736 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    103,736 miles
    Test number
    258675906833

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail103,735 miles (+11,135)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,735 miles
    Test number
    892379487614
    • MajorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  7. Pass92,600 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    92,600 miles
    Test number
    512151517280
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail92,600 miles (+12,236)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,600 miles
    Test number
    648456449949
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass80,364 miles (+13,671)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    80,364 miles
    Test number
    366546279200
    • 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass66,693 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    66,693 miles
    Test number
    402394369855
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail66,693 miles (+17,314)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,693 miles
    Test number
    995051153440
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass49,379 miles (+11,902)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    49,379 miles
    Test number
    589966368187
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  13. Pass37,477 miles (+8,263)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    37,477 miles
    Test number
    701644640242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass29,214 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    29,214 miles
    Test number
    497787684310
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake caliper performance on the foot pedal poor and imbalanced to other side of the car
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake caliper performance working off the parking brake poor and imbalanced to other side of the car

Questions about L20 LSW

Does L20 LSW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L20 LSW is valid until 13 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L20 LSW?
The MOT on L20 LSW is valid until 13 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 LSW done?
L20 LSW was recorded at 123,538 miles at its MOT on 24 Sept 2026, an average of 11,778 miles a year.
Has L20 LSW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L20 LSW has failed 5 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on L20 LSW 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 LSW find?
L20 LSW passed its latest MOT on 24 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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