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Ford Focus

Black · Petrol · 2007 · 2,521 cc

L31 PJBMOT history

L31 PJB is a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 6 Aug 2007. Its MOT is valid until 28 Oct 2026 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 126,215 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Oct 2025.

L31 PJB black Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Oct 2026
Mileage
126,215 mi
At MOT on 4 Oct 2025
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,050 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L31 PJB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,521 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
6 Aug 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L31 PJB was last recorded at 126,215 miles on 4 Oct 2025, 1,860 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,355 miles · 19 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
1,860 miles
Average per year
6,050 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 126,215 miles
  • 2024 – 124,355 miles
  • 2023 – 122,405 miles
  • 2022 – 119,676 miles
  • 2021 – 114,446 miles
  • 2020 – 110,923 miles
  • 2019 – 109,228 miles
  • 2018 – 108,035 miles
  • 2017 – 102,455 miles
  • 2016 – 88,692 miles
  • 2015 – 82,403 miles
  • 2014 – 74,372 miles
  • 2013 – 61,990 miles
  • 2012 – 52,026 miles
  • 2011 – 43,552 miles
  • 2010 – 35,239 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,215 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (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.

  • Coil spring corroded all springs

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear screw in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass126,215 miles (+1,860)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    126,215 miles
    Test number
    891818186989
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass124,355 miles (+1,950)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    124,355 miles
    Test number
    537788105008
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

  3. Pass122,405 miles (+2,729)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    122,405 miles
    Test number
    665653695265
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass119,676 miles (+5,230)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    119,676 miles
    Test number
    515614855798
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass114,446 miles (+3,523)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    114,446 miles
    Test number
    851594133292
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass110,923 miles (+1,695)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    110,923 miles
    Test number
    645356562165
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass109,228 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    109,228 miles
    Test number
    711778557138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail109,208 miles (+1,173)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,208 miles
    Test number
    213573649967
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass108,035 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    108,035 miles
    Test number
    491623879735
    • 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 Rear screw in tyre

  10. Fail108,035 miles (+5,580)7 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,035 miles
    Test number
    133945986048
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear box (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (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 Rear screw in tyre

  11. Pass102,455 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    102,455 miles
    Test number
    818639509571

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail102,455 miles (+13,763)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,455 miles
    Test number
    276945837023
    • FailureInner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc both (2.5.C.1a)

  13. Pass88,692 miles (+6,289)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    88,692 miles
    Test number
    364131101824
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  14. Pass82,403 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    82,403 miles
    Test number
    588161868698

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail82,403 miles (+8,031)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,403 miles
    Test number
    641256721929
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  16. Pass74,372 miles (+12,382)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    74,372 miles
    Test number
    538231964218
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  17. Pass61,990 miles (+9,964)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    61,990 miles
    Test number
    355695913240
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth number plate lights becoming slightly discoloured/deteriorated

  18. Pass52,026 miles (+8,474)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    52,026 miles
    Test number
    389646212401
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass43,552 miles (+8,313)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    43,552 miles
    Test number
    677866261294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass35,239 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    35,239 miles
    Test number
    250964460204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L31 PJB

Does L31 PJB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L31 PJB is valid until 28 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on L31 PJB?
The MOT on L31 PJB is valid until 28 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L31 PJB done?
L31 PJB was recorded at 126,215 miles at its MOT on 4 Oct 2025, an average of 6,050 miles a year.
Has L31 PJB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L31 PJB has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Aug 2019.
Has the mileage on L31 PJB 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 PJB find?
L31 PJB passed its latest MOT on 4 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources.

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