Ford Focus
Red · Diesel · 2015 · 1,997 cc
L26 DFCMOT history
L26 DFC is a red diesel Ford Focus first used on 27 May 2015. Its MOT is valid until 16 Aug 2027 and it has passed 9 of 12 MOT tests, with 95,444 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 16 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 95,444 mi
- At MOT on 23 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 12
- 9 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 9,014 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L26 DFC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Focus
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,997 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2015
- First used
- 27 May 2015
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 16 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 23 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L26 DFC was last recorded at 95,444 miles on 23 Jul 2026, 8,573 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 86,871 miles · 7 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 8,573 miles
- Average per year
- 9,014 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 95,444 miles
- 2025 – 86,871 miles
- 2024 – 77,156 miles
- 2023 – 65,784 miles
- 2022 – 55,738 miles
- 2021 – 48,413 miles
- 2020 – 41,198 miles
- 2019 – 32,490 miles
- 2018 – 21,730 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass95,444 miles
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (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.
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025
Full MOT history
12 tests since 19 May 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass95,444 miles (+8,573)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 95,444 miles
- Test number
- 332296319310
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass86,871 miles (+3)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 86,871 miles
- Test number
- 761522112324
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Fail86,868 miles (+9,712)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,868 miles
- Test number
- 932550004853
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- 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 Rear 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))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass77,156 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 77,156 miles
- Test number
- 146524804305
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail77,156 miles (+11,372)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,156 miles
- Test number
- 522204525247
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Pass65,784 miles (+10,046)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 65,784 miles
- Test number
- 955036846255
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass55,738 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 55,738 miles
- Test number
- 761923915526
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail55,738 miles (+7,325)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,738 miles
- Test number
- 192948890271
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Pass48,413 miles (+7,215)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 48,413 miles
- Test number
- 993942329660
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass41,198 miles (+8,708)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 41,198 miles
- Test number
- 797130391811
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,490 miles (+10,760)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 32,490 miles
- Test number
- 227009956350
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
Pass21,730 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2019
- Odometer
- 21,730 miles
- Test number
- 227979743875
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about L26 DFC
- Does L26 DFC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L26 DFC is valid until 16 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L26 DFC?
- The MOT on L26 DFC is valid until 16 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L26 DFC done?
- L26 DFC was recorded at 95,444 miles at its MOT on 23 Jul 2026, an average of 9,014 miles a year.
- Has L26 DFC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L26 DFC has failed 3 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Aug 2025.
- Has the mileage on L26 DFC 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 L26 DFC find?
- L26 DFC passed its latest MOT on 23 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.
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