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Ford Focus

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,560 cc

L28 SNMMOT history

L28 SNM is a grey diesel Ford Focus first used on 12 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 3 Mar 2027 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 105,596 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Mar 2026.

L28 SNM grey Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Mar 2027
Mileage
105,596 mi
At MOT on 4 Mar 2026
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,541 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L28 SNM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
12 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L28 SNM was last recorded at 105,596 miles on 4 Mar 2026, 14 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,582 miles · 24 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
14 miles
Average per year
7,541 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 105,596 miles
  • 2025 – 100,021 miles
  • 2024 – 90,057 miles
  • 2023 – 77,777 miles
  • 2022 – 70,710 miles
  • 2020 – 54,857 miles
  • 2019 – 49,202 miles
  • 2018 – 45,883 miles
  • 2017 – 39,450 miles
  • 2016 – 34,277 miles
  • 2015 – 24,706 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,596 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))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.

  • Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule suggest having hose replaced asap.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge in side shoulder

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

17 tests since 12 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,596 miles (+14)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    105,596 miles
    Test number
    281921936959
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Fail105,582 miles (+5,561)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,582 miles
    Test number
    313756894260
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass100,021 miles (+9,964)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    100,021 miles
    Test number
    178027090440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass90,057 miles (+12,280)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    90,057 miles
    Test number
    410896086020
    • AdvisoryOffside rear coil spring corroded
  5. Pass77,777 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    77,777 miles
    Test number
    450780290580
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Fail77,774 miles (+7,064)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,774 miles
    Test number
    339234340935
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass70,710 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2023
    Odometer
    70,710 miles
    Test number
    215280360391
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule suggest having hose replaced asap. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge in side shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Fail70,707 miles (+15,850)1 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,707 miles
    Test number
    948011586527
    • DangerousOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule suggest having hose replaced asap. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge in side shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass54,857 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    54,857 miles
    Test number
    460167416193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail54,857 miles (+5,655)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,857 miles
    Test number
    244301984340
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  11. Pass49,202 miles (+3,319)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    49,202 miles
    Test number
    833364389562
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass45,883 miles (+6,433)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    45,883 miles
    Test number
    243168380441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass39,450 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    39,450 miles
    Test number
    991806673210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail39,450 miles (+5,173)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,450 miles
    Test number
    905773471377
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass34,277 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    34,277 miles
    Test number
    570774288945

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail34,277 miles (+9,571)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,277 miles
    Test number
    307606550097
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  17. Pass24,706 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    24,706 miles
    Test number
    875113565171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L28 SNM

Does L28 SNM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L28 SNM is valid until 3 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L28 SNM?
The MOT on L28 SNM is valid until 3 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L28 SNM done?
L28 SNM was recorded at 105,596 miles at its MOT on 4 Mar 2026, an average of 7,541 miles a year.
Has L28 SNM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L28 SNM has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on L28 SNM 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 L28 SNM find?
L28 SNM passed its latest MOT on 4 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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