
Ford Focus
White · Petrol · 2013 · 1,999 cc
L20 VGSMOT history
L20 VGS is a white petrol Ford Focus first used on 6 Sept 2013. Its MOT is valid until 6 Sept 2027 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 69,804 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Aug 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 6 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 69,804 mi
- At MOT on 26 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 16
- 11 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 4,829 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L20 VGS
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Focus
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,999 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2013
- First used
- 6 Sept 2013
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 6 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L20 VGS was last recorded at 69,804 miles on 26 Aug 2026, 5,185 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 64,619 miles · 27 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,185 miles
- Average per year
- 4,829 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 69,804 miles
- 2025 – 64,619 miles
- 2024 – 59,486 miles
- 2023 – 54,865 miles
- 2022 – 50,975 miles
- 2021 – 47,058 miles
- 2020 – 43,723 miles
- 2019 – 38,902 miles
- 2018 – 33,493 miles
- 2017 – 28,311 miles
- 2016 – 21,631 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (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.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025
Rear Exhaust mounting defective
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on limit of 1.6mm
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Covers and trays fitted obscuring testable components
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
16 tests since 3 Sept 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass69,804 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 69,804 miles
- Test number
- 919948431194
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail69,803 miles (+5,184)1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,803 miles
- Test number
- 216193617970
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass64,619 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 64,619 miles
- Test number
- 576900754434
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Fail64,618 miles (+5,132)1 dangerous3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,618 miles
- Test number
- 563932231338
- DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Pass59,486 miles (+4,621)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 59,486 miles
- Test number
- 870620846061
- AdvisoryCentral HEAT SHIELD LOOSE UNLIKLY TO FALL OFF
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass54,865 miles (+3,890)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 54,865 miles
- Test number
- 557260502521
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both long arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass50,975 miles (+3,917)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 50,975 miles
- Test number
- 644129823300
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,058 miles (+3,335)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 47,058 miles
- Test number
- 118241119561
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,723 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 43,723 miles
- Test number
- 305447786459
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fail43,723 miles (+4,821)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,723 miles
- Test number
- 210589065594
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass38,902 miles (+5,409)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 38,902 miles
- Test number
- 635362654604
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT AT TIME OF TEST (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE WORN VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT AT TIME OF TEST. (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass33,493 miles (+32)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 33,493 miles
- Test number
- 120271946185
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on limit of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryCovers and trays fitted obscuring testable components
Fail33,461 miles (+5,150)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 33,461 miles
- Test number
- 499018835119
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on limit of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryCovers and trays fitted obscuring testable components
Pass28,311 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 28,311 miles
- Test number
- 359302059336
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail28,311 miles (+6,680)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 28,311 miles
- Test number
- 634249524384
- FailureNearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
- FailureOffside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Pass21,631 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 21,631 miles
- Test number
- 595396255834
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L20 VGS
- Does L20 VGS currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L20 VGS is valid until 6 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L20 VGS?
- The MOT on L20 VGS is valid until 6 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L20 VGS done?
- L20 VGS was recorded at 69,804 miles at its MOT on 26 Aug 2026, an average of 4,829 miles a year.
- Has L20 VGS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L20 VGS has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Aug 2026.
- Has the mileage on L20 VGS 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 VGS find?
- L20 VGS passed its latest MOT on 26 Aug 2026 with 4 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.
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