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Ford Focus

Orange · Petrol · 2006 · 2,521 cc

L30 TYLMOT history

L30 TYL is an orange petrol Ford Focus first used on 16 Nov 2006. Its MOT is valid until 12 Mar 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 136,045 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Mar 2026.

L30 TYL orange Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Mar 2027
Mileage
136,045 mi
At MOT on 13 Mar 2026
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,692 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L30 TYL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Orange
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,521 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
16 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L30 TYL was last recorded at 136,045 miles on 13 Mar 2026, 2,695 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,350 miles · 21 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
2,695 miles
Average per year
5,692 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 136,045 miles
  • 2025 – 133,350 miles
  • 2024 – 129,751 miles
  • 2023 – 119,857 miles
  • 2022 – 114,872 miles
  • 2021 – 112,711 miles
  • 2019 – 107,980 miles
  • 2018 – 105,331 miles
  • 2016 – 97,341 miles
  • 2014 – 83,811 miles
  • 2013 – 71,667 miles
  • 2012 – 62,780 miles
  • 2011 – 55,053 miles
  • 2010 – 45,679 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,045 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryHeatshield loose at fuel tank
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive And attached suspension arms (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust leaking at 2 parts at middle section

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

21 tests since 27 Apr 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,045 miles (+2,695)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    136,045 miles
    Test number
    832529040485
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeatshield loose at fuel tank
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive And attached suspension arms (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  2. Pass133,350 miles (+3,599)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    133,350 miles
    Test number
    912443731224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass129,751 miles (+9,894)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    129,751 miles
    Test number
    767017464299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass119,857 miles (+4,985)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    119,857 miles
    Test number
    464714076191
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass114,872 miles (+2,161)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    114,872 miles
    Test number
    535468120893
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  6. Pass112,711 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    112,711 miles
    Test number
    609369381465
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust leaking at 2 parts at middle section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  7. Fail112,711 miles (+4,731)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,711 miles
    Test number
    600578976851
    • MajorEmissions not tested Due to no catalytic converter been fitted (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))
    • MajorFront Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust leaking at 2 parts at middle section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  8. Pass107,980 miles (+2,649)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    107,980 miles
    Test number
    368208235373
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  9. Pass105,331 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    105,331 miles
    Test number
    206637422574
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen cracked but not effecting the drivers view of the road
  10. Fail105,331 miles (+7,990)2 failures1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,331 miles
    Test number
    158388468810
    • FailureDriver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low PRS (1.8)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some testable components
    • AdvisoryWindscreen cracked but not effecting the drivers view of the road
  11. Pass97,341 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    97,341 miles
    Test number
    967252953114
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
  12. Fail97,335 miles (+13,524)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,335 miles
    Test number
    850953845355
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
  13. Pass83,811 miles (+12,144)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    83,811 miles
    Test number
    476751684220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass71,667 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    71,667 miles
    Test number
    429860593109
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteExhaust front pipe flexi deteriorated
  15. Fail71,666 miles (+530)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,666 miles
    Test number
    495400893169
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteExhaust front pipe flexi deteriorated
  16. Fail71,136 miles (+8,356)6 failures5 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,136 miles
    Test number
    898615863134
    • FailureFront Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteBrake fluid at minimum
    • NoteDrivers seat cushion insecure
    • NoteFront esp sensor not secured to lower arm
    • NoteReverse light inoperative
  17. Pass62,780 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    62,780 miles
    Test number
    428852472103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail62,780 miles (+813)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,780 miles
    Test number
    776276062188
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • NoteRear bushes inradis arm covered by procters unable to fully inspect
    • NoteRear discs lipped
  19. Pass61,967 miles (+6,914)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    61,967 miles
    Test number
    999824712135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass55,053 miles (+9,374)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    55,053 miles
    Test number
    315007011152
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
  21. Pass45,679 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    45,679 miles
    Test number
    823337310190
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L30 TYL

Does L30 TYL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L30 TYL is valid until 12 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L30 TYL?
The MOT on L30 TYL 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 L30 TYL done?
L30 TYL was recorded at 136,045 miles at its MOT on 13 Mar 2026, an average of 5,692 miles a year.
Has L30 TYL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L30 TYL has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Feb 2021.
Has the mileage on L30 TYL 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 TYL find?
L30 TYL passed its latest MOT on 13 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; heatshield loose at fuel tank; nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play, and 2 more.

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