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Ford Focus

Silver · Petrol · 2012 · 1,596 cc

L29 SEFMOT history

L29 SEF is a silver petrol Ford Focus first used on 30 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 12 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 150,402 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Mar 2026.

L29 SEF silver Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Mar 2027
Mileage
150,402 mi
At MOT on 6 Mar 2026
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,237 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L29 SEF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
30 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L29 SEF was last recorded at 150,402 miles on 6 Mar 2026, 4,867 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
145,535 miles · 13 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
4,867 miles
Average per year
8,237 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 150,402 miles
  • 2025 – 145,535 miles
  • 2024 – 140,979 miles
  • 2023 – 135,833 miles
  • 2022 – 119,855 miles
  • 2021 – 94,119 miles
  • 2020 – 90,832 miles
  • 2019 – 83,381 miles
  • 2018 – 77,099 miles
  • 2017 – 72,004 miles
  • 2016 – 66,006 miles
  • 2015 – 58,369 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass150,402 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Heat Shields loose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

Full MOT history

18 tests since 2 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass150,402 miles (+4,867)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    150,402 miles
    Test number
    606116789848
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass145,535 miles (+307)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    145,535 miles
    Test number
    488869290503
    • AdvisoryHeat Shields loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  3. Fail145,228 miles (+4,249)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,228 miles
    Test number
    273921736734
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorReversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryHeat Shields loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  4. Pass140,979 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    140,979 miles
    Test number
    322552719103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail140,976 miles (+5,143)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,976 miles
    Test number
    953224798485
    • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass135,833 miles (+15,978)
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    135,833 miles
    Test number
    736751591776

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass119,855 miles (+25,736)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    119,855 miles
    Test number
    133594351585
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  8. Pass94,119 miles (+3,287)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    94,119 miles
    Test number
    793169097302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass90,832 miles (+7,451)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    90,832 miles
    Test number
    814875116322
    • MinorOffside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge, (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass83,381 miles (+6,282)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    83,381 miles
    Test number
    689891096954

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass77,099 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    77,099 miles
    Test number
    728725407523
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  12. Fail77,099 miles (+5,095)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,099 miles
    Test number
    392791053038
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  13. Pass72,004 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    72,004 miles
    Test number
    155951986799

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail72,004 miles (+5,998)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,004 miles
    Test number
    444349698078
    • FailureOffside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face, (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face, (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass66,006 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    66,006 miles
    Test number
    440960103694
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  16. Fail66,006 miles (+7,637)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,006 miles
    Test number
    711130905412
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  17. Pass58,369 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    58,369 miles
    Test number
    628793105049
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteO/s/r tyre tread worn to 2mm on edge .

  18. Fail58,369 miles4 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,369 miles
    Test number
    726442705094
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteFront brake pads wearing low .
    • NoteO/s/r tyre tread worn to 2mm on edge .
    • NoteRear brakes worn low .

Questions about L29 SEF

Does L29 SEF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L29 SEF is valid until 12 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L29 SEF?
The MOT on L29 SEF is valid until 12 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L29 SEF done?
L29 SEF was recorded at 150,402 miles at its MOT on 6 Mar 2026, an average of 8,237 miles a year.
Has L29 SEF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L29 SEF has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on L29 SEF 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 SEF find?
L29 SEF passed its latest MOT on 6 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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