
Ford Focus
Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 1,560 cc
L3 FGBMOT history
L3 FGB is a silver diesel Ford Focus first used on 29 Nov 2012. Its MOT is valid until 5 Oct 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 126,197 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 5 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 126,197 mi
- At MOT on 6 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 17
- 12 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 7,969 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L3 FGB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Focus
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,560 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 29 Nov 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 5 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L3 FGB was last recorded at 126,197 miles on 6 Oct 2026, 13,337 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 112,860 miles · 22 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 13,337 miles
- Average per year
- 7,969 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 126,197 miles
- 2025 – 112,860 miles
- 2024 – 106,104 miles
- 2023 – 99,309 miles
- 2022 – 90,621 miles
- 2021 – 84,287 miles
- 2020 – 77,058 miles
- 2019 – 71,907 miles
- 2018 – 65,109 miles
- 2017 – 56,429 miles
- 2016 – 47,816 miles
- 2015 – 38,858 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020
Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Full MOT history
17 tests since 21 Oct 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass126,197 miles (+13,337)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 126,197 miles
- Test number
- 168455001459
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass112,860 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 112,860 miles
- Test number
- 154791462241
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail112,860 miles (+6,756)2 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,860 miles
- Test number
- 219240960065
- Repaired at testFront Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass106,104 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 106,104 miles
- Test number
- 931246899894
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail106,104 miles (+6,795)3 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,104 miles
- Test number
- 923729096799
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass99,309 miles (+8,688)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 99,309 miles
- Test number
- 847478848565
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass90,621 miles (+6,334)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 90,621 miles
- Test number
- 117761272530
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,287 miles (+28)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 84,287 miles
- Test number
- 840826035253
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail84,259 miles (+7,201)2 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,259 miles
- Test number
- 849418203065
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass77,058 miles (+223)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 77,058 miles
- Test number
- 182963534740
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Fail76,835 miles (+4,928)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,835 miles
- Test number
- 269237365805
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass71,907 miles (+6,798)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 71,907 miles
- Test number
- 948413621068
- AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured Both Rear (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing At Edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass65,109 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 65,109 miles
- Test number
- 345585793885
- AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Fail65,106 miles (+8,677)5 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,106 miles
- Test number
- 429979268987
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Pass56,429 miles (+8,613)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 56,429 miles
- Test number
- 273965304171
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,816 miles (+8,958)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 47,816 miles
- Test number
- 233844835028
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,858 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 38,858 miles
- Test number
- 943519760718
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L3 FGB
- Does L3 FGB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L3 FGB is valid until 5 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L3 FGB?
- The MOT on L3 FGB is valid until 5 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L3 FGB done?
- L3 FGB was recorded at 126,197 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2026, an average of 7,969 miles a year.
- Has L3 FGB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L3 FGB has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Sept 2025.
- Has the mileage on L3 FGB 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 L3 FGB find?
- L3 FGB passed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2026 with 7 advisories: front exhaust mounting defective; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play, and 4 more.
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