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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 2012 · 1,999 cc

L31 LTBMOT history

L31 LTB is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 25 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 10 Aug 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 96,363 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jul 2026.

L31 LTB blue Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Aug 2027
Mileage
96,363 mi
At MOT on 31 Jul 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,742 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L31 LTB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
25 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L31 LTB was last recorded at 96,363 miles on 31 Jul 2026, 2,635 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,728 miles · 8 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
2,635 miles
Average per year
7,742 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 96,363 miles
  • 2025 – 93,728 miles
  • 2024 – 85,750 miles
  • 2023 – 81,748 miles
  • 2022 – 77,188 miles
  • 2021 – 71,067 miles
  • 2020 – 62,403 miles
  • 2019 – 48,628 miles
  • 2018 – 37,263 miles
  • 2017 – 23,730 miles
  • 2016 – 13,893 miles
  • 2015 – 11,748 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,363 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

16 tests since 26 Aug 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,363 miles (+2,635)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    96,363 miles
    Test number
    806052565386
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass93,728 miles (+7,978)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    93,728 miles
    Test number
    589600794936
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  3. Pass85,750 miles (+4,002)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    85,750 miles
    Test number
    368802318632
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass81,748 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    81,748 miles
    Test number
    186668216808

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail81,748 miles (+4,560)3 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,748 miles
    Test number
    410102244224
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both sides front (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass77,188 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    77,188 miles
    Test number
    105095735247
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail77,188 miles (+6,121)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,188 miles
    Test number
    558968318485
    • Repaired at testPosition lamp not working Both sides front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass71,067 miles (+1,691)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    71,067 miles
    Test number
    523346202757

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass69,376 miles (+6,973)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    69,376 miles
    Test number
    204988021664

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass62,403 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    62,403 miles
    Test number
    251184055407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail62,403 miles (+13,775)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,403 miles
    Test number
    519861099934
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  12. Pass48,628 miles (+11,365)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    48,628 miles
    Test number
    225872082842

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass37,263 miles (+13,533)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    37,263 miles
    Test number
    559302712385
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear tyres slight miss shaped and cracking in tread

  14. Pass23,730 miles (+9,837)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    23,730 miles
    Test number
    634806156672
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm and bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm and bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake check

  15. Pass13,893 miles (+2,145)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    13,893 miles
    Test number
    950130326315
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass11,748 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    11,748 miles
    Test number
    597128235231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L31 LTB

Does L31 LTB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L31 LTB is valid until 10 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L31 LTB?
The MOT on L31 LTB is valid until 10 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L31 LTB done?
L31 LTB was recorded at 96,363 miles at its MOT on 31 Jul 2026, an average of 7,742 miles a year.
Has L31 LTB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L31 LTB has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on L31 LTB 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 LTB find?
L31 LTB passed its latest MOT on 31 Jul 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 2 more.

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