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Ford Focus

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,560 cc

L29 DMWMOT history

L29 DMW is a black diesel Ford Focus first used on 1 Nov 2012. Its MOT is valid until 9 Apr 2027 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 202,585 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Apr 2026.

L29 DMW black Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Apr 2027
Mileage
202,585 mi
At MOT on 10 Apr 2026
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
12,997 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L29 DMW
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
1 Nov 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L29 DMW was last recorded at 202,585 miles on 10 Apr 2026, 13,427 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
189,158 miles · 31 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
13,427 miles
Average per year
12,997 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 202,585 miles
  • 2025 – 189,158 miles
  • 2024 – 180,760 miles
  • 2023 – 179,417 miles
  • 2022 – 165,191 miles
  • 2021 – 147,862 miles
  • 2019 – 133,394 miles
  • 2018 – 120,198 miles
  • 2017 – 102,672 miles
  • 2016 – 84,332 miles
  • 2015 – 66,585 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass202,585 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

16 tests since 23 Oct 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass202,585 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    202,585 miles
    Test number
    589579989210
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail202,585 miles (+13,427)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,585 miles
    Test number
    692933790349
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass189,158 miles (+8,398)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    189,158 miles
    Test number
    445386285977
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  4. Pass180,760 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    180,760 miles
    Test number
    338248325134
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre Box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S & O/S Wearing On Inside Edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail180,760 miles (+1,343)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,760 miles
    Test number
    945406218744
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre Box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S & O/S Wearing On Inside Edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass179,417 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    179,417 miles
    Test number
    234521133413
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail179,417 miles (+14,226)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,417 miles
    Test number
    824563659785
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect N/S and O/S (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass165,191 miles (+17,329)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    165,191 miles
    Test number
    807444696158
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass147,862 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    147,862 miles
    Test number
    809313027517

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail147,862 miles (+14,468)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,862 miles
    Test number
    360681658733
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  11. Pass133,394 miles (+13,196)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    133,394 miles
    Test number
    177984921806

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass120,198 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    120,198 miles
    Test number
    247483337740
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords out of shape inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre out of shape inner edge
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  13. Fail120,198 miles (+17,526)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,198 miles
    Test number
    285152438145
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords out of shape inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre out of shape inner edge
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  14. Pass102,672 miles (+18,340)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    102,672 miles
    Test number
    506365064289
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass84,332 miles (+17,747)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    84,332 miles
    Test number
    817445471827

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass66,585 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    66,585 miles
    Test number
    293344310384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L29 DMW

Does L29 DMW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L29 DMW is valid until 9 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L29 DMW?
The MOT on L29 DMW is valid until 9 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L29 DMW done?
L29 DMW was recorded at 202,585 miles at its MOT on 10 Apr 2026, an average of 12,997 miles a year.
Has L29 DMW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L29 DMW has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on L29 DMW 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 DMW find?
L29 DMW passed its latest MOT on 10 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play; offside front anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play.

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