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Ford Focus

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,560 cc

L29 BFGMOT history

L29 BFG is a black diesel Ford Focus first used on 30 Apr 2012. Its MOT is valid until 6 May 2027 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 130,887 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 May 2026.

L29 BFG black Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 May 2027
Mileage
130,887 mi
At MOT on 7 May 2026
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,907 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L29 BFG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
30 Apr 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 May 2027
Latest MOT test
7 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L29 BFG was last recorded at 130,887 miles on 7 May 2026, 16 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,871 miles · 30 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
16 miles
Average per year
7,907 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 130,887 miles
  • 2025 – 109,708 miles
  • 2024 – 85,802 miles
  • 2023 – 76,306 miles
  • 2022 – 74,596 miles
  • 2021 – 71,906 miles
  • 2019 – 69,494 miles
  • 2018 – 65,430 miles
  • 2017 – 60,998 miles
  • 2016 – 54,204 miles
  • 2015 – 44,146 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,887 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front head lamp slightly loose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Lower suspension arm rear bush splitting

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

18 tests since 30 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,887 miles (+16)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2027
    Odometer
    130,887 miles
    Test number
    177103840434
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Fail130,871 miles (+9)2 major2 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,871 miles
    Test number
    442403795011
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Fail130,862 miles (+21,154)2 dangerous1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,862 miles
    Test number
    225364519863
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust heat shield loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass109,708 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    109,708 miles
    Test number
    955319650324
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust heatshield loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge worn / stepped (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer holed (6.1.2 (a))
  5. Fail109,708 miles (+23,906)1 repaired1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,708 miles
    Test number
    286947028622
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust heatshield loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge worn / stepped (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer holed (6.1.2 (a))
  6. Pass85,802 miles (+599)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    85,802 miles
    Test number
    282671853073
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front head lamp slightly loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower suspension arm rear bush splitting
  7. Fail85,203 miles (+8,897)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,203 miles
    Test number
    416259520152
    • MajorFront Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front head lamp slightly loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower suspension arm rear bush splitting
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing not tested
  8. Pass76,306 miles (+1,710)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    76,306 miles
    Test number
    833488051626

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass74,596 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    74,596 miles
    Test number
    725643880409
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))
  10. Fail74,595 miles (+2,689)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,595 miles
    Test number
    518800330556
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))
  11. Pass71,906 miles (+2,412)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    71,906 miles
    Test number
    201089167907
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass69,494 miles (+4,064)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    69,494 miles
    Test number
    689849727846
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
  13. Pass65,430 miles (+4,432)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    65,430 miles
    Test number
    443474511261
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  14. Pass60,998 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    60,998 miles
    Test number
    436669326258
    • AdvisoryEmissions reading is at 0.00%
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing unevenly, balding on edges, close to plies (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Fail60,996 miles (+6,792)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,996 miles
    Test number
    690036983765
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also bobbing (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEmissions reading is at 0.00%
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing unevenly, balding on edges, close to plies (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass54,204 miles (+10,058)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    54,204 miles
    Test number
    534377668708
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass44,146 miles (+394)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    44,146 miles
    Test number
    530066325664

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass43,752 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    43,752 miles
    Test number
    925870025167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L29 BFG

Does L29 BFG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L29 BFG is valid until 6 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L29 BFG?
The MOT on L29 BFG is valid until 6 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L29 BFG done?
L29 BFG was recorded at 130,887 miles at its MOT on 7 May 2026, an average of 7,907 miles a year.
Has L29 BFG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L29 BFG has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on L29 BFG 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 L29 BFG find?
L29 BFG passed its latest MOT on 7 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm; offside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm.

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