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Ford Focus

Black · Petrol · 2007 · 2,521 cc

L3 YLWMOT history

L3 YLW is a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 18 Dec 2007. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jul 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 102,171 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jul 2026.

L3 YLW black Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Jul 2027
Mileage
102,171 mi
At MOT on 17 Jul 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,275 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L3 YLW
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
18 Dec 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L3 YLW was last recorded at 102,171 miles on 17 Jul 2026, 7,517 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,654 miles · 16 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
7,517 miles
Average per year
5,275 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 102,171 miles
  • 2025 – 94,654 miles
  • 2024 – 88,579 miles
  • 2023 – 85,067 miles
  • 2022 – 78,963 miles
  • 2021 – 70,200 miles
  • 2020 – 67,160 miles
  • 2018 – 61,385 miles
  • 2017 – 50,081 miles
  • 2016 – 39,521 miles
  • 2015 – 36,199 miles
  • 2014 – 32,916 miles
  • 2013 – 29,380 miles
  • 2012 – 26,251 miles
  • 2011 – 23,254 miles
  • 2010 – 19,971 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,171 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2024

Full MOT history

21 tests since 16 Dec 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass102,171 miles (+7,517)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    102,171 miles
    Test number
    148930118917

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass94,654 miles (+300)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    94,654 miles
    Test number
    387445860953
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Fail94,354 miles (+5,775)1 dangerous2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,354 miles
    Test number
    889449150693
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  4. Pass88,579 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    88,579 miles
    Test number
    197975260255
    • 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))

  5. Fail88,579 miles (+3,512)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,579 miles
    Test number
    279425658219
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • 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))

  6. Pass85,067 miles (+6,104)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    85,067 miles
    Test number
    746956321647
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass78,963 miles (+62)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    78,963 miles
    Test number
    978799824243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail78,901 miles (+8,701)1 dangerous1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,901 miles
    Test number
    612639357897
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass70,200 miles (+159)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    70,200 miles
    Test number
    666236311541

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail70,041 miles (+2,881)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,041 miles
    Test number
    752221048014
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

  11. Pass67,160 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    67,160 miles
    Test number
    309177440151
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

  12. Fail67,160 miles (+5,775)1 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,160 miles
    Test number
    295633756567
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

  13. Pass61,385 miles (+11,304)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    61,385 miles
    Test number
    256529443222
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer cv boot has small hole
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner cv boot been repaired

  14. Pass50,081 miles (+10,560)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    50,081 miles
    Test number
    227508150132
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  15. Pass39,521 miles (+3,322)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    39,521 miles
    Test number
    207121993044
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn on inner edges and rear tyres cracked slightly

  16. Pass36,199 miles (+3,283)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    36,199 miles
    Test number
    649527842283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass32,916 miles (+3,536)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    32,916 miles
    Test number
    555063954383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass29,380 miles (+3,129)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    29,380 miles
    Test number
    127926743326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass26,251 miles (+2,997)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    26,251 miles
    Test number
    499076042393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass23,254 miles (+3,283)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    23,254 miles
    Test number
    826570351344
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass19,971 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    19,971 miles
    Test number
    444360650453
    • 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)

Questions about L3 YLW

Does L3 YLW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L3 YLW is valid until 16 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L3 YLW?
The MOT on L3 YLW is valid until 16 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L3 YLW done?
L3 YLW was recorded at 102,171 miles at its MOT on 17 Jul 2026, an average of 5,275 miles a year.
Has L3 YLW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L3 YLW has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on L3 YLW 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 YLW find?
L3 YLW passed its latest MOT on 17 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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