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Ford Focus

Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,596 cc

L3 LWAMOT history

L3 LWA is a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 15 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 14 May 2027 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 95,974 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 May 2026.

L3 LWA black Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 May 2027
Mileage
95,974 mi
At MOT on 15 May 2026
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,649 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L3 LWA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
15 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 May 2027
Latest MOT test
15 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L3 LWA was last recorded at 95,974 miles on 15 May 2026, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,965 miles · 11 May 2026
Between the last two tests
9 miles
Average per year
6,649 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 95,974 miles
  • 2025 – 91,711 miles
  • 2024 – 89,362 miles
  • 2023 – 84,574 miles
  • 2022 – 78,434 miles
  • 2021 – 71,251 miles
  • 2020 – 65,008 miles
  • 2019 – 56,868 miles
  • 2018 – 48,280 miles
  • 2017 – 38,803 miles
  • 2016 – 27,833 miles
  • 2015 – 21,688 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,974 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyreRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Under trays & engine covers fitted obscuring some components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

19 tests since 13 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,974 miles (+9)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2027
    Odometer
    95,974 miles
    Test number
    841647933601
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail95,965 miles (+4,254)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,965 miles
    Test number
    612758880508
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass91,711 miles (+2,349)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2026
    Odometer
    91,711 miles
    Test number
    543287592168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass89,362 miles (+4,788)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    89,362 miles
    Test number
    605609152103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass84,574 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    84,574 miles
    Test number
    866851912583
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail84,574 miles (+6,140)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,574 miles
    Test number
    319185691168
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass78,434 miles (+43)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    78,434 miles
    Test number
    918310348058
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail78,391 miles (+7,140)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,391 miles
    Test number
    228528975877
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass71,251 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    71,251 miles
    Test number
    587494303427
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail71,251 miles (+6,243)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,251 miles
    Test number
    127416470754
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass65,008 miles (+8,140)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    65,008 miles
    Test number
    319071384943
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  12. Pass56,868 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    56,868 miles
    Test number
    797107616714

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail56,866 miles (+8,586)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,866 miles
    Test number
    326734449396
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass48,280 miles (+9,477)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    48,280 miles
    Test number
    437563098782
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Pass38,803 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    38,803 miles
    Test number
    414682468933

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail38,803 miles (+10,970)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,803 miles
    Test number
    450132909544
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

  17. Pass27,833 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    27,833 miles
    Test number
    948986082873
    • AdvisoryUnder trays & engine covers fitted obscuring some components

  18. Fail27,832 miles (+6,144)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,832 miles
    Test number
    453837047043
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays & engine covers fitted obscuring some components

  19. Pass21,688 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    21,688 miles
    Test number
    149352575463
    • 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)

Questions about L3 LWA

Does L3 LWA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L3 LWA is valid until 14 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L3 LWA?
The MOT on L3 LWA is valid until 14 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L3 LWA done?
L3 LWA was recorded at 95,974 miles at its MOT on 15 May 2026, an average of 6,649 miles a year.
Has L3 LWA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L3 LWA has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 11 May 2026.
Has the mileage on L3 LWA 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 LWA find?
L3 LWA passed its latest MOT on 15 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside rear nail in tyre; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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