
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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
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
Pass76,306 miles (+1,710)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 76,306 miles
- Test number
- 833488051626
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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)
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)
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)
Pass44,146 miles (+394)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 44,146 miles
- Test number
- 530066325664
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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