Ford Focus
Black · Petrol · 2010 · 2,521 cc
L27 BRCMOT history
L27 BRC is a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 18 Aug 2010. Its MOT is valid until 3 Jul 2027 and it has passed 13 of 21 MOT tests, with 120,039 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 3 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 120,039 mi
- At MOT on 2 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 13 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 6,870 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L27 BRC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Focus
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,521 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2010
- First used
- 18 Aug 2010
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 3 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 2 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L27 BRC was last recorded at 120,039 miles on 2 Jul 2026, 6,178 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 113,861 miles · 4 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 6,178 miles
- Average per year
- 6,870 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 120,039 miles
- 2025 – 113,861 miles
- 2024 – 111,442 miles
- 2023 – 111,436 miles
- 2021 – 106,246 miles
- 2020 – 102,461 miles
- 2019 – 94,641 miles
- 2018 – 91,002 miles
- 2017 – 90,171 miles
- 2016 – 59,178 miles
- 2015 – 51,911 miles
- 2014 – 39,533 miles
- 2013 – 31,581 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass120,039 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
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.
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Full MOT history
21 tests since 16 Aug 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass120,039 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 120,039 miles
- Test number
- 499007115589
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail120,039 miles (+6,178)2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,039 miles
- Test number
- 110701340272
- Repaired at testHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass113,861 miles (+2,419)2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 113,861 miles
- Test number
- 725116705114
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Pass111,442 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 111,442 miles
- Test number
- 702282440597
- MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail111,442 miles (+6)3 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,442 miles
- Test number
- 111173047199
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail111,436 miles (+5,190)1 dangerous11 major3 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,436 miles
- Test number
- 673700054503
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Also fitted incorrectly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
- MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Slightly weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass106,246 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 106,246 miles
- Test number
- 348662822195
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail106,246 miles (+3,785)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,246 miles
- Test number
- 558782757972
- Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Pass102,461 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 102,461 miles
- Test number
- 525701815347
- 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))
Fail102,461 miles (+7,820)2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,461 miles
- Test number
- 633211491565
- Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- 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))
Pass94,641 miles (+88)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 94,641 miles
- Test number
- 689801386832
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail94,553 miles (+3,551)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,553 miles
- Test number
- 588361105621
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))
Pass91,002 miles (+831)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 91,002 miles
- Test number
- 550449798227
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass90,171 miles (+9,653)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 90,171 miles
- Test number
- 836132588974
- AdvisoryEmissions on max req
Pass80,518 miles (+21,340)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 80,518 miles
- Test number
- 667688749704
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,178 miles (+7,267)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 59,178 miles
- Test number
- 395882041222
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail51,911 miles4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,911 miles
- Test number
- 999463059734
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass51,911 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 51,911 miles
- Test number
- 205514255157
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail51,911 miles (+12,378)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,911 miles
- Test number
- 245783255153
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass39,533 miles (+7,952)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 39,533 miles
- Test number
- 826400764162
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,581 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 31,581 miles
- Test number
- 496748123200
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L27 BRC
- Does L27 BRC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L27 BRC is valid until 3 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L27 BRC?
- The MOT on L27 BRC is valid until 3 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L27 BRC done?
- L27 BRC was recorded at 120,039 miles at its MOT on 2 Jul 2026, an average of 6,870 miles a year.
- Has L27 BRC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L27 BRC has failed 8 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jul 2026.
- Has the mileage on L27 BRC 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 L27 BRC find?
- L27 BRC passed its latest MOT on 2 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.
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