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Ford Focus

White · Diesel · 2011 · 1,560 cc

L30 DMLMOT history

L30 DML is a white diesel Ford Focus first used on 24 Oct 2011. Its MOT is valid until 6 Oct 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 106,825 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2026.

L30 DML white Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Oct 2027
Mileage
106,825 mi
At MOT on 7 Oct 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,654 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L30 DML
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
24 Oct 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L30 DML was last recorded at 106,825 miles on 7 Oct 2026, 46 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,779 miles · 2 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
46 miles
Average per year
4,654 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 106,825 miles
  • 2025 – 100,916 miles
  • 2024 – 94,665 miles
  • 2023 – 90,518 miles
  • 2022 – 87,062 miles
  • 2021 – 83,891 miles
  • 2020 – 80,928 miles
  • 2019 – 77,894 miles
  • 2018 – 73,895 miles
  • 2017 – 70,347 miles
  • 2016 – 66,719 miles
  • 2015 – 59,205 miles
  • 2014 – 51,011 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,825 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Uneven Wear (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Uneven Wear (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2026

  • Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken

    Major2 MOTs, 2026

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour

    Major2 MOTs, 2026

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour

    Major2 MOTs, 2026

Full MOT history

18 tests since 10 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,825 miles (+46)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    106,825 miles
    Test number
    375347236440
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Uneven Wear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Uneven Wear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail106,779 miles (+150)5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,779 miles
    Test number
    184827020224
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Uneven Wear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Uneven Wear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail106,629 miles (+5,713)8 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,629 miles
    Test number
    634933273387
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass100,916 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    100,916 miles
    Test number
    662541026394
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Outer edge corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail100,916 miles (+6,251)1 dangerous7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,916 miles
    Test number
    188893986112
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Outer edge corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass94,665 miles (+4,147)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2025
    Odometer
    94,665 miles
    Test number
    778039812603
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass90,518 miles (+3,456)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2024
    Odometer
    90,518 miles
    Test number
    351421637648
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass87,062 miles (+3,171)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    87,062 miles
    Test number
    885520446352
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass83,891 miles (+2,963)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    83,891 miles
    Test number
    691390352288
    • 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))

  10. Pass80,928 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    80,928 miles
    Test number
    140865238948
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Fail80,928 miles (+3,034)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,928 miles
    Test number
    102498790316
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit .56 (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass77,894 miles (+3,999)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    77,894 miles
    Test number
    343203135558
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass73,895 miles (+3,548)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    73,895 miles
    Test number
    920655268542

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass70,347 miles (+3,628)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    70,347 miles
    Test number
    522452563516
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  15. Pass66,719 miles (+7,514)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    66,719 miles
    Test number
    633422600297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass59,205 miles (+8,194)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    59,205 miles
    Test number
    674144430467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass51,011 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    51,011 miles
    Test number
    906983984259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail51,011 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,011 miles
    Test number
    228853484215
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about L30 DML

Does L30 DML currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L30 DML is valid until 6 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L30 DML?
The MOT on L30 DML is valid until 6 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L30 DML done?
L30 DML was recorded at 106,825 miles at its MOT on 7 Oct 2026, an average of 4,654 miles a year.
Has L30 DML ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L30 DML has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on L30 DML 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 L30 DML find?
L30 DML passed its latest MOT on 7 Oct 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven wear; offside front engine mounting damaged but not to excess, and 3 more.

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