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Ford Focus

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,560 cc

L31 MDGMOT history

L31 MDG is a black diesel Ford Focus first used on 12 Dec 2011. Its MOT is valid until 17 Jun 2027 and it has passed 13 of 22 MOT tests, with 135,672 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jun 2026.

L31 MDG black Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Jun 2027
Mileage
135,672 mi
At MOT on 18 Jun 2026
MOT tests
22
13 passed · 9 failed
Per year
8,418 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L31 MDG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
12 Dec 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L31 MDG was last recorded at 135,672 miles on 18 Jun 2026, 7,378 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,294 miles · 24 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
7,378 miles
Average per year
8,418 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 135,672 miles
  • 2025 – 128,294 miles
  • 2024 – 115,952 miles
  • 2023 – 101,926 miles
  • 2022 – 89,306 miles
  • 2021 – 84,164 miles
  • 2020 – 79,028 miles
  • 2019 – 74,048 miles
  • 2018 – 70,403 miles
  • 2017 – 66,070 miles
  • 2016 – 57,463 miles
  • 2015 – 51,362 miles
  • 2014 – 38,319 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,672 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 215/55 16 (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 215/55 16 (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

22 tests since 24 Nov 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,672 miles (+7,378)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    135,672 miles
    Test number
    543740101692
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 215/55 16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 215/55 16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  2. Pass128,294 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    128,294 miles
    Test number
    557053017384
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail128,292 miles (+12,340)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,292 miles
    Test number
    945596520304
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up on wrong side (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass115,952 miles (+26)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    115,952 miles
    Test number
    704858184140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail115,926 miles (+14,000)1 dangerous1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,926 miles
    Test number
    975956602865
    • DangerousNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached trailing arm bush detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass101,926 miles (+12,620)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    101,926 miles
    Test number
    769636426609

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass89,306 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    89,306 miles
    Test number
    909276285288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail89,306 miles (+5,142)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,306 miles
    Test number
    344772818149
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass84,164 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    84,164 miles
    Test number
    605601198158
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower front wishbone inner rear bush's deteriated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail84,164 miles (+5,136)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,164 miles
    Test number
    543446485861
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect possible bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower front wishbone inner rear bush's deteriated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass79,028 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    79,028 miles
    Test number
    317114025071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail79,028 miles (+4,980)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,028 miles
    Test number
    461239173114
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged tyre wall damaged exposing cord 215/55=16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working no water (3.5 (a))

  13. Pass74,048 miles (+3,645)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    74,048 miles
    Test number
    982395077800

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass70,403 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    70,403 miles
    Test number
    329453333517

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail70,403 miles (+4,333)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,403 miles
    Test number
    428778774532
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  16. Pass66,070 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    66,070 miles
    Test number
    367025361894

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail66,069 miles (+8,606)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,069 miles
    Test number
    735331674306
    • 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)

  18. Pass57,463 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    57,463 miles
    Test number
    756567556479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail57,463 miles (+6,101)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,463 miles
    Test number
    128805179265
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  20. Pass51,362 miles (+13,043)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    51,362 miles
    Test number
    528927275287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass38,319 miles1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    38,319 miles
    Test number
    416089624361
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront brake discs deteriorated and lipped

  22. Fail38,319 miles1 failure1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,319 miles
    Test number
    536588024337
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront brake discs deteriorated and lipped
    • NoteFront brake pads wearing thin

Questions about L31 MDG

Does L31 MDG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L31 MDG is valid until 17 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L31 MDG?
The MOT on L31 MDG is valid until 17 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L31 MDG done?
L31 MDG was recorded at 135,672 miles at its MOT on 18 Jun 2026, an average of 8,418 miles a year.
Has L31 MDG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L31 MDG has failed 9 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on L31 MDG 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 MDG find?
L31 MDG passed its latest MOT on 18 Jun 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush deteriorating; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 215/55 16; nearside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 3 more.

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