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Ford Focus

White · Petrol · 2014 · 1,596 cc

L26 SHMMOT history

L26 SHM is a white petrol Ford Focus first used on 28 Jun 2014. Its MOT is valid until 4 May 2027 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 62,429 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Apr 2026.

L26 SHM white Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 May 2027
Mileage
62,429 mi
At MOT on 9 Apr 2026
MOT tests
13
10 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,275 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L26 SHM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
28 Jun 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 May 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L26 SHM was last recorded at 62,429 miles on 9 Apr 2026, 8,854 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
53,575 miles · 28 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
8,854 miles
Average per year
6,275 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 62,429 miles
  • 2025 – 53,575 miles
  • 2024 – 48,587 miles
  • 2023 – 42,148 miles
  • 2022 – 34,896 miles
  • 2021 – 31,029 miles
  • 2020 – 24,028 miles
  • 2018 – 16,661 miles
  • 2017 – 7,368 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass62,429 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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 Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

13 tests since 30 May 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass62,429 miles (+8,854)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2027
    Odometer
    62,429 miles
    Test number
    880387267649
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass53,575 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2026
    Odometer
    53,575 miles
    Test number
    365654012774
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail53,575 miles (+4,988)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,575 miles
    Test number
    791626095968
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass48,587 miles (+6,439)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2025
    Odometer
    48,587 miles
    Test number
    780120552387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass42,148 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2024
    Odometer
    42,148 miles
    Test number
    735796685929
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  6. Fail42,148 miles (+7,252)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,148 miles
    Test number
    109499077251
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  7. Pass34,896 miles (+3,867)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2023
    Odometer
    34,896 miles
    Test number
    984371476126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass31,029 miles (+7,001)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2022
    Odometer
    31,029 miles
    Test number
    986097009181
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  9. Pass24,028 miles (+7,367)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    24,028 miles
    Test number
    505475825351
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONT brake pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  10. Pass16,661 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    16,661 miles
    Test number
    157402585832

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail16,661 miles (+9,293)3 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,661 miles
    Test number
    836607018652
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure NSR tyre has been run flat at some point bulge on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed N/S/R has cracks in sidewall ply and cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed O/S/R tyre has cracks in sidewall ply and cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres cracking and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass7,368 miles (+535)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    7,368 miles
    Test number
    416696354174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass6,833 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    6,833 miles
    Test number
    752572939038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L26 SHM

Does L26 SHM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L26 SHM is valid until 4 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L26 SHM?
The MOT on L26 SHM is valid until 4 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L26 SHM done?
L26 SHM was recorded at 62,429 miles at its MOT on 9 Apr 2026, an average of 6,275 miles a year.
Has L26 SHM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L26 SHM has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on L26 SHM 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 SHM find?
L26 SHM passed its latest MOT on 9 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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