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Ford Focus

Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,596 cc

L21 DAPMOT history

L21 DAP is a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 26 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 8 Oct 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 31,897 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2026.

L21 DAP black Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Focus, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 8 Oct 2027
Mileage
31,897 mi
At MOT on 5 Oct 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,134 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L21 DAP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
26 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L21 DAP was last recorded at 31,897 miles on 5 Oct 2026, 852 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
31,045 miles · 9 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
852 miles
Average per year
2,134 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 31,897 miles
  • 2025 – 31,045 miles
  • 2024 – 29,484 miles
  • 2023 – 28,395 miles
  • 2022 – 25,499 miles
  • 2021 – 22,436 miles
  • 2020 – 20,157 miles
  • 2019 – 14,678 miles
  • 2018 – 14,046 miles
  • 2017 – 12,454 miles
  • 2016 – 9,420 miles
  • 2015 – 7,197 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass31,897 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened main arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened main arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

15 tests since 9 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass31,897 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    31,897 miles
    Test number
    833901285177
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened main arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened main arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail31,897 miles (+852)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,897 miles
    Test number
    821875042854
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white light (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened main arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened main arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass31,045 miles (+7)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    31,045 miles
    Test number
    739393122337
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower 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))

  4. Fail31,038 miles (+1,554)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,038 miles
    Test number
    422745119791
    • MajorOffside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower 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))

  5. Pass29,484 miles (+1,089)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    29,484 miles
    Test number
    633086789848
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower 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))

  6. Pass28,395 miles (+2,896)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    28,395 miles
    Test number
    874760781284
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe union corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass25,499 miles (+3,063)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    25,499 miles
    Test number
    949158957980
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread very low (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass22,436 miles (+2,279)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    22,436 miles
    Test number
    687166777539
    • 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))

  9. Pass20,157 miles (+5,479)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    20,157 miles
    Test number
    571788285306
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • 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))

  10. Pass14,678 miles (+632)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    14,678 miles
    Test number
    366152484711

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass14,046 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    14,046 miles
    Test number
    993743208058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail14,046 miles (+1,592)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,046 miles
    Test number
    496839165685
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  13. Pass12,454 miles (+3,034)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    12,454 miles
    Test number
    408910854687

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass9,420 miles (+2,223)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    9,420 miles
    Test number
    630353595522

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass7,197 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    7,197 miles
    Test number
    467298865027
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about L21 DAP

Does L21 DAP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L21 DAP is valid until 8 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L21 DAP?
The MOT on L21 DAP is valid until 8 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L21 DAP done?
L21 DAP was recorded at 31,897 miles at its MOT on 5 Oct 2026, an average of 2,134 miles a year.
Has L21 DAP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L21 DAP has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on L21 DAP 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 L21 DAP find?
L21 DAP passed its latest MOT on 5 Oct 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease or other material; nearside rear lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened main arm; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease or other material, and 2 more.

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