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Ford Focus

Blue · Diesel · 2014 · 1,560 cc

L31 AHRMOT history

L31 AHR is a blue diesel Ford Focus first used on 8 Sept 2014. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jan 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 119,739 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jan 2026.

L31 AHR blue Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Jan 2027
Mileage
119,739 mi
At MOT on 16 Jan 2026
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
9,576 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L31 AHR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
8 Sept 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L31 AHR was last recorded at 119,739 miles on 16 Jan 2026, 12,334 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,405 miles · 15 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
12,334 miles
Average per year
9,576 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 119,739 miles
  • 2025 – 107,405 miles
  • 2024 – 94,939 miles
  • 2023 – 85,007 miles
  • 2022 – 77,315 miles
  • 2021 – 68,056 miles
  • 2020 – 59,984 miles
  • 2019 – 58,439 miles
  • 2018 – 49,608 miles
  • 2017 – 39,461 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,739 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryTank straps corroded

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.

  • Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front outer edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

14 tests since 29 Aug 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,739 miles (+12,334)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    119,739 miles
    Test number
    895542572753
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTank straps corroded
  2. Pass107,405 miles (+12,466)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    107,405 miles
    Test number
    649679271335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass94,939 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    94,939 miles
    Test number
    393603674722

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail94,939 miles (+9,932)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,939 miles
    Test number
    512035557607
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass85,007 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    85,007 miles
    Test number
    741307963118
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Fail85,005 miles (+7,690)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,005 miles
    Test number
    529621250701
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass77,315 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    77,315 miles
    Test number
    311386833192
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Fail77,315 miles (+9,259)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,315 miles
    Test number
    606123315793
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass68,056 miles (+8,072)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    68,056 miles
    Test number
    148223157456
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  10. Pass59,984 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    59,984 miles
    Test number
    715437774931

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass59,979 miles (+1,540)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    59,979 miles
    Test number
    519672912606

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass58,439 miles (+8,831)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    58,439 miles
    Test number
    500019454118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass49,608 miles (+10,147)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    49,608 miles
    Test number
    361037701657

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass39,461 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    39,461 miles
    Test number
    622028364933
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about L31 AHR

Does L31 AHR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L31 AHR is valid until 19 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L31 AHR?
The MOT on L31 AHR is valid until 19 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L31 AHR done?
L31 AHR was recorded at 119,739 miles at its MOT on 16 Jan 2026, an average of 9,576 miles a year.
Has L31 AHR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L31 AHR has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on L31 AHR 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 L31 AHR find?
L31 AHR passed its latest MOT on 16 Jan 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 3 more.

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