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Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,988 cc

L27 STMMOT history

L27 STM is a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 12 Nov 2003. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 95,376 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jun 2026.

L27 STM black Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jun 2027
Mileage
95,376 mi
At MOT on 30 Jun 2026
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,953 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L27 STM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,988 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
12 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L27 STM was last recorded at 95,376 miles on 30 Jun 2026, 5,648 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,728 miles · 7 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
5,648 miles
Average per year
3,953 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 95,376 miles
  • 2025 – 89,728 miles
  • 2024 – 84,084 miles
  • 2023 – 78,337 miles
  • 2022 – 72,903 miles
  • 2021 – 69,727 miles
  • 2020 – 65,921 miles
  • 2019 – 62,706 miles
  • 2018 – 60,943 miles
  • 2016 – 57,558 miles
  • 2015 – 57,199 miles
  • 2014 – 55,595 miles
  • 2013 – 51,417 miles
  • 2012 – 44,502 miles
  • 2011 – 40,306 miles
  • 2010 – 37,728 miles
  • 2009 – 34,213 miles
  • 2008 – 29,331 miles
  • 2007 – 22,783 miles
  • 2006 – 17,679 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,376 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (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 Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

23 tests since 3 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,376 miles (+5,648)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    95,376 miles
    Test number
    407040785407
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass89,728 miles (+5,644)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    89,728 miles
    Test number
    597110981250
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/s off/s front (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass84,084 miles (+5,747)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    84,084 miles
    Test number
    666361506454
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  4. Pass78,337 miles (+5,434)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    78,337 miles
    Test number
    335603791030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass72,903 miles (+3,176)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    72,903 miles
    Test number
    857955492772

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass69,727 miles (+3,806)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    69,727 miles
    Test number
    277975027202
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Pass65,921 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    65,921 miles
    Test number
    543810478398
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  8. Fail65,921 miles (+3,215)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,921 miles
    Test number
    616765094671
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  9. Pass62,706 miles (+1,763)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    62,706 miles
    Test number
    612068271197
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  10. Pass60,943 miles (+3,385)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    60,943 miles
    Test number
    827457827992
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  11. Pass57,558 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    57,558 miles
    Test number
    260819291268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail57,558 miles (+359)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,558 miles
    Test number
    154175660074
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
  13. Pass57,199 miles (+1,604)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    57,199 miles
    Test number
    373973158792
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  14. Pass55,595 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    55,595 miles
    Test number
    797000214376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail55,595 miles (+4,178)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,595 miles
    Test number
    585579604306
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
  16. Pass51,417 miles (+6,915)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    51,417 miles
    Test number
    257845013364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass44,502 miles (+4,196)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    44,502 miles
    Test number
    435418702471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass40,306 miles (+2,578)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    40,306 miles
    Test number
    778595911387
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  19. Pass37,728 miles (+3,515)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    37,728 miles
    Test number
    114965110385
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  20. Pass34,213 miles (+4,882)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    34,213 miles
    Test number
    160025819347
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn close to legal limit and tread cracking
  21. Pass29,331 miles (+6,548)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    29,331 miles
    Test number
    402346518445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass22,783 miles (+5,104)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    22,783 miles
    Test number
    384114517312
    • NoteAdvise o/s & n/s front tyres close io legal limits of 1.6 mm change as soon as possible
  23. Pass17,679 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    17,679 miles
    Test number
    590267006366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L27 STM

Does L27 STM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L27 STM is valid until 29 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L27 STM?
The MOT on L27 STM is valid until 29 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L27 STM done?
L27 STM was recorded at 95,376 miles at its MOT on 30 Jun 2026, an average of 3,953 miles a year.
Has L27 STM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L27 STM has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jan 2020.
Has the mileage on L27 STM 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 STM find?
L27 STM passed its latest MOT on 30 Jun 2026 with 2 advisories: offside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill; rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both.

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