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Ford Focus

Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,596 cc

L30 UKYMOT history

L30 UKY is a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 1 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 26 May 2027 and it has passed 12 of 23 MOT tests, with 144,335 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 May 2026.

L30 UKY black Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 May 2027
Mileage
144,335 mi
At MOT on 27 May 2026
MOT tests
23
12 passed · 11 failed
Per year
10,142 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L30 UKY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
1 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 May 2027
Latest MOT test
27 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L30 UKY was last recorded at 144,335 miles on 27 May 2026, 24 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
144,311 miles · 8 May 2026
Between the last two tests
24 miles
Average per year
10,142 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 144,335 miles
  • 2025 – 134,597 miles
  • 2024 – 121,662 miles
  • 2023 – 113,360 miles
  • 2022 – 103,440 miles
  • 2021 – 100,988 miles
  • 2020 – 94,735 miles
  • 2019 – 82,167 miles
  • 2018 – 70,182 miles
  • 2017 – 59,263 miles
  • 2016 – 47,077 miles
  • 2015 – 33,485 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,335 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust mounting defective mounting missing (6.1.2 (a))
  • 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
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • 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
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024

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 Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2026

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2026

  • Nearside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2026

  • Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

23 tests since 22 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,335 miles (+24)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2027
    Odometer
    144,335 miles
    Test number
    468946077670
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust mounting defective mounting missing (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Fail144,311 miles (+9,714)1 dangerous5 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,311 miles
    Test number
    424943742469
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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 Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass134,597 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2026
    Odometer
    134,597 miles
    Test number
    993148107202
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge/worn out of shape (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts, rear mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts bald on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Fail134,597 miles (+12,935)3 repaired10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,597 miles
    Test number
    707688283209
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge/worn out of shape (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts, rear mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts bald on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass121,662 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2025
    Odometer
    121,662 miles
    Test number
    434369968125
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts(rear bushes) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Fail121,662 miles (+8,302)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,662 miles
    Test number
    120996488951
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts(rear bushes) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass113,360 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2024
    Odometer
    113,360 miles
    Test number
    935850346616
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear suspension components corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge fronts (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Fail113,360 miles (+9,920)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,360 miles
    Test number
    516972924968
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear suspension components corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge fronts (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass103,440 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2023
    Odometer
    103,440 miles
    Test number
    121893778662

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail103,438 miles (+2,450)2 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,438 miles
    Test number
    997379572673
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  11. Pass100,988 miles (+8)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    100,988 miles
    Test number
    848083537668
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  12. Fail100,980 miles (+6,245)1 dangerous3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,980 miles
    Test number
    437440290067
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  13. Pass94,735 miles (+935)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    94,735 miles
    Test number
    838420212686

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail93,800 miles (+11,633)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,800 miles
    Test number
    807958913688
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  15. Pass82,167 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    82,167 miles
    Test number
    344584775203
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  16. Fail82,167 miles (+11,985)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,167 miles
    Test number
    707612232196
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  17. Pass70,182 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    70,182 miles
    Test number
    658659405312
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPRS no engine oil on dip stick
    • AdvisoryTrim covers fitted to outer sills, engine and rear of under body obscuring some components
  18. Fail70,182 miles (+10,919)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,182 miles
    Test number
    614382604378
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid PRS (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPRS no engine oil on dip stick
    • AdvisoryTrim covers fitted to outer sills, engine and rear of under body obscuring some components
  19. Pass59,263 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    59,263 miles
    Test number
    947181371836
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  20. Fail59,262 miles (+12,185)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,262 miles
    Test number
    402895009331
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak rear of engine
  21. Pass47,077 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    47,077 miles
    Test number
    615189881856
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  22. Fail47,077 miles (+13,592)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,077 miles
    Test number
    498410305237
    • FailureNearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  23. Pass33,485 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    33,485 miles
    Test number
    909713075184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L30 UKY

Does L30 UKY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L30 UKY is valid until 26 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L30 UKY?
The MOT on L30 UKY is valid until 26 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L30 UKY done?
L30 UKY was recorded at 144,335 miles at its MOT on 27 May 2026, an average of 10,142 miles a year.
Has L30 UKY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L30 UKY has failed 11 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 8 May 2026.
Has the mileage on L30 UKY 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 UKY find?
L30 UKY passed its latest MOT on 27 May 2026 with 5 advisories: central front exhaust mounting defective mounting missing; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge, and 2 more.

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