Ford Focus
Blue · Diesel · 2009 · 1,997 cc
L31 VDTMOT history
L31 VDT is a blue diesel Ford Focus first used on 14 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 14 Mar 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 102,015 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 14 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 102,015 mi
- At MOT on 26 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 15 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 5,226 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L31 VDT
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Focus
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,997 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 14 Mar 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 14 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L31 VDT was last recorded at 102,015 miles on 26 Feb 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Feb 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 102,015 miles · 25 Feb 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 5,226 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 102,015 miles
- 2025 – 96,610 miles
- 2024 – 90,830 miles
- 2023 – 84,479 miles
- 2022 – 79,652 miles
- 2021 – 75,101 miles
- 2020 – 72,226 miles
- 2019 – 67,374 miles
- 2018 – 61,438 miles
- 2017 – 55,957 miles
- 2016 – 49,904 miles
- 2015 – 44,521 miles
- 2014 – 38,995 miles
- 2013 – 34,129 miles
- 2012 – 29,074 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass102,015 miles
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryGeneral underside corrosionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryMinor stone chips in screenRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2023
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2025
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Full MOT history
22 tests since 13 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass102,015 miles1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 102,015 miles
- Test number
- 340528311771
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryGeneral underside corrosion
- AdvisoryMinor stone chips in screen
Fail102,015 miles (+5,405)1 dangerous2 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,015 miles
- Test number
- 245460680104
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick uneven pad wear nearside to offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryGeneral underside corrosion
- AdvisoryMinor stone chips in screen
Pass96,610 miles1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 96,610 miles
- Test number
- 365688010173
- MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail96,610 miles (+5,780)1 repaired1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,610 miles
- Test number
- 294848048131
- Repaired at testOffside Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))
- MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass90,830 miles (+6,351)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 90,830 miles
- Test number
- 300917037606
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass84,479 miles (+4,827)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 84,479 miles
- Test number
- 845386228271
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
- 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))
Pass79,652 miles (+4,551)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 79,652 miles
- Test number
- 149879863568
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass75,101 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 75,101 miles
- Test number
- 806324236268
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Fail75,101 miles (+2,875)1 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,101 miles
- Test number
- 386840727979
- MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass72,226 miles (+4,852)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 72,226 miles
- Test number
- 461661377645
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass67,374 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 67,374 miles
- Test number
- 232559906780
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail67,374 miles (+5,936)1 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,374 miles
- Test number
- 829601436069
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed bad age cracking cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass61,438 miles (+5,481)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 61,438 miles
- Test number
- 916174318152
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
Pass55,957 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 55,957 miles
- Test number
- 643360674052
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail55,957 miles (+6,053)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,957 miles
- Test number
- 867540250470
- FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Pass49,904 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 49,904 miles
- Test number
- 664526148510
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail49,904 miles (+5,383)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,904 miles
- Test number
- 525192571663
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass44,521 miles (+5,526)3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 44,521 miles
- Test number
- 397236555012
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass38,995 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 38,995 miles
- Test number
- 576386554049
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail38,995 miles (+4,866)2 dangerous2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 38,995 miles
- Test number
- 765556554060
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass34,129 miles (+5,055)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 34,129 miles
- Test number
- 456926953018
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,074 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 29,074 miles
- Test number
- 198243072499
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L31 VDT
- Does L31 VDT currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L31 VDT is valid until 14 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L31 VDT?
- The MOT on L31 VDT is valid until 14 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L31 VDT done?
- L31 VDT was recorded at 102,015 miles at its MOT on 26 Feb 2026, an average of 5,226 miles a year.
- Has L31 VDT ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L31 VDT has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Feb 2026.
- Has the mileage on L31 VDT 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 VDT find?
- L31 VDT passed its latest MOT on 26 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: offside obligatory mirror slightly damaged; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 5 more.
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