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Ford Focus

Silver · Diesel · 2017 · 1,499 cc

L21 LMYMOT history

L21 LMY is a silver diesel Ford Focus first used on 1 Mar 2017. Its MOT is valid until 24 Apr 2027 and it has passed 7 of 10 MOT tests, with 86,649 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Apr 2026.

L21 LMY silver Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Apr 2027
Mileage
86,649 mi
At MOT on 23 Apr 2026
MOT tests
10
7 passed · 3 failed
Per year
10,323 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L21 LMY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,499 cc
Year of manufacture
2017
First used
1 Mar 2017
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L21 LMY was last recorded at 86,649 miles on 23 Apr 2026, 11,563 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
75,086 miles · 24 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
11,563 miles
Average per year
10,323 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 86,649 miles
  • 2025 – 75,086 miles
  • 2024 – 61,638 miles
  • 2023 – 49,910 miles
  • 2022 – 41,801 miles
  • 2021 – 26,724 miles
  • 2020 – 22,295 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,649 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn inside edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

10 tests since 28 Jan 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,649 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    86,649 miles
    Test number
    164204080445
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail86,649 miles (+11,563)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,649 miles
    Test number
    219746645857
    • MajorFront Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass75,086 miles (+13,448)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    75,086 miles
    Test number
    382289446538
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth inner rear tyres stepped

  4. Pass61,638 miles (+11,728)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    61,638 miles
    Test number
    711742448794
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  5. Pass49,910 miles (+8,109)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    49,910 miles
    Test number
    889303506451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass41,801 miles (+15,077)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    41,801 miles
    Test number
    824451985970
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass26,724 miles (+552)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    26,724 miles
    Test number
    589822516149
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail26,172 miles (+3,877)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,172 miles
    Test number
    533988064095
    • 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 Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass22,295 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    22,295 miles
    Test number
    311563515011
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  10. Fail22,293 miles3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,293 miles
    Test number
    387032329391
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Questions about L21 LMY

Does L21 LMY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L21 LMY is valid until 24 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L21 LMY?
The MOT on L21 LMY is valid until 24 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L21 LMY done?
L21 LMY was recorded at 86,649 miles at its MOT on 23 Apr 2026, an average of 10,323 miles a year.
Has L21 LMY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L21 LMY has failed 3 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on L21 LMY 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 LMY find?
L21 LMY passed its latest MOT on 23 Apr 2026 with 4 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both; rear coil spring corroded both, and 1 more.

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