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Ford Focus

Grey · Petrol · 2009 · 1,596 cc

L22 ERBMOT history

L22 ERB is a grey petrol Ford Focus first used on 16 Jun 2009. Its MOT is valid until 14 May 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 78,500 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 May 2026.

L22 ERB grey Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 May 2027
Mileage
78,500 mi
At MOT on 14 May 2026
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,326 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L22 ERB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
16 Jun 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 May 2027
Latest MOT test
14 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L22 ERB was last recorded at 78,500 miles on 14 May 2026, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,490 miles · 11 May 2026
Between the last two tests
10 miles
Average per year
4,326 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 78,500 miles
  • 2025 – 74,361 miles
  • 2024 – 70,666 miles
  • 2023 – 65,821 miles
  • 2022 – 59,759 miles
  • 2021 – 55,435 miles
  • 2020 – 53,049 miles
  • 2019 – 47,852 miles
  • 2018 – 42,804 miles
  • 2017 – 38,060 miles
  • 2016 – 33,472 miles
  • 2015 – 29,459 miles
  • 2014 – 25,017 miles
  • 2013 – 21,123 miles
  • 2012 – 17,951 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,500 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield insecureRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive rocker cover

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

22 tests since 15 May 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,500 miles (+10)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2027
    Odometer
    78,500 miles
    Test number
    770188448289
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail78,490 miles (+4,129)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,490 miles
    Test number
    312183703093
    • MajorBumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Body component insecure wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass74,361 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2026
    Odometer
    74,361 miles
    Test number
    697134628200
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive rocker cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail74,361 miles (+3,695)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,361 miles
    Test number
    245586885144
    • MajorCentral Front Lower Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive rocker cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass70,666 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2025
    Odometer
    70,666 miles
    Test number
    720392180534
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  6. Fail70,666 miles (+4,845)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,666 miles
    Test number
    613081385447
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Lower Rear fog lamp not working DONE (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  7. Pass65,821 miles (+6,062)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2024
    Odometer
    65,821 miles
    Test number
    726971039833
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both offside and nearside (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  8. Pass59,759 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2023
    Odometer
    59,759 miles
    Test number
    252375537511

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail59,759 miles (+4,324)3 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,759 miles
    Test number
    731749024799
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass55,435 miles (+2,386)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2022
    Odometer
    55,435 miles
    Test number
    185896860236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass53,049 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2021
    Odometer
    53,049 miles
    Test number
    760183187155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail53,049 miles (+5,197)2 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,049 miles
    Test number
    402610405921
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure rear exhaust hanger (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass47,852 miles (+5,048)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2020
    Odometer
    47,852 miles
    Test number
    575473330502

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass42,804 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2019
    Odometer
    42,804 miles
    Test number
    351058572688
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre has cuts to sidewall

  15. Fail42,804 miles (+4,744)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,804 miles
    Test number
    512804091662
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre has cuts to sidewall

  16. Pass38,060 miles (+4,588)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2018
    Odometer
    38,060 miles
    Test number
    876728893394
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  17. Pass33,472 miles (+4,013)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2017
    Odometer
    33,472 miles
    Test number
    161576979238
    • AdvisoryChild seats fitted to n/s/r and o/s/r

  18. Pass29,459 miles (+4,442)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2016
    Odometer
    29,459 miles
    Test number
    288385725190
    • AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  19. Pass25,017 miles (+3,894)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2015
    Odometer
    25,017 miles
    Test number
    457041424124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass21,123 miles (+3,172)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2014
    Odometer
    21,123 miles
    Test number
    968449213192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail17,951 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,951 miles
    Test number
    467596132106
    • Repaired at testFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  22. Pass17,951 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2013
    Odometer
    17,951 miles
    Test number
    917406432158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L22 ERB

Does L22 ERB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L22 ERB is valid until 14 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L22 ERB?
The MOT on L22 ERB is valid until 14 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L22 ERB done?
L22 ERB was recorded at 78,500 miles at its MOT on 14 May 2026, an average of 4,326 miles a year.
Has L22 ERB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L22 ERB has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 11 May 2026.
Has the mileage on L22 ERB 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 L22 ERB find?
L22 ERB passed its latest MOT on 14 May 2026 with 3 advisories: exhaust heat shield insecure; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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