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Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,560 cc

L31 WJAMOT history

L31 WJA is a black diesel Ford Focus first used on 21 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 7 Aug 2027 and it has passed 14 of 16 MOT tests, with 97,703 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Aug 2026.

L31 WJA black Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Aug 2027
Mileage
97,703 mi
At MOT on 7 Aug 2026
MOT tests
16
14 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,439 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L31 WJA
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
21 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L31 WJA was last recorded at 97,703 miles on 7 Aug 2026, 13,434 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
84,269 miles · 21 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
13,434 miles
Average per year
6,439 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 97,703 miles
  • 2025 – 84,269 miles
  • 2024 – 82,059 miles
  • 2023 – 80,174 miles
  • 2022 – 68,932 miles
  • 2021 – 57,080 miles
  • 2020 – 56,303 miles
  • 2019 – 52,196 miles
  • 2018 – 44,188 miles
  • 2017 – 37,312 miles
  • 2016 – 32,021 miles
  • 2015 – 26,669 miles
  • 2014 – 21,087 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,703 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorRear Brake hose slightly twisted Both (1.1.12 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • 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))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (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 13 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,703 miles2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    97,703 miles
    Test number
    869775291648
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorRear Brake hose slightly twisted Both (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Fail97,703 miles (+13,434)1 repaired2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,703 miles
    Test number
    975805949176
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Both (0.1 (d))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorRear Brake hose slightly twisted Both (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass84,269 miles (+2,210)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    84,269 miles
    Test number
    646297614412
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  4. Pass82,059 miles (+1,885)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    82,059 miles
    Test number
    511780393586
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  5. Pass80,174 miles (+11,242)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    80,174 miles
    Test number
    487922859127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass68,932 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    68,932 miles
    Test number
    837994628420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail68,931 miles (+11,851)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,931 miles
    Test number
    576096824445
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  8. Pass57,080 miles (+777)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    57,080 miles
    Test number
    773059410992

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass56,303 miles (+4,107)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    56,303 miles
    Test number
    848724322338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass52,196 miles (+8,008)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    52,196 miles
    Test number
    149806732428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass44,188 miles (+6,876)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    44,188 miles
    Test number
    135688231689

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass37,312 miles (+581)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    37,312 miles
    Test number
    906609865090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass36,731 miles (+4,710)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    36,731 miles
    Test number
    912365789464
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass32,021 miles (+5,352)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    32,021 miles
    Test number
    243404261040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass26,669 miles (+5,582)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    26,669 miles
    Test number
    172045555488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass21,087 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    21,087 miles
    Test number
    996146054217
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L31 WJA

Does L31 WJA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L31 WJA is valid until 7 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L31 WJA?
The MOT on L31 WJA is valid until 7 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 WJA done?
L31 WJA was recorded at 97,703 miles at its MOT on 7 Aug 2026, an average of 6,439 miles a year.
Has L31 WJA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L31 WJA has failed 2 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on L31 WJA 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 WJA find?
L31 WJA passed its latest MOT on 7 Aug 2026 with 2 minor defects and 8 advisories: offside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; rear brake hose slightly twisted both; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 7 more.

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