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Ford Focus

Red · Petrol · 2013 · 998 cc

L3 YTHMOT history

L3 YTH is a red petrol Ford Focus first used on 28 Nov 2013. Its MOT is valid until 27 Nov 2026 and it has passed 10 of 15 MOT tests, with 131,109 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Nov 2025.

L3 YTH red Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Nov 2026
Mileage
131,109 mi
At MOT on 6 Nov 2025
MOT tests
15
10 passed · 5 failed
Per year
10,379 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L3 YTH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
998 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
28 Nov 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L3 YTH was last recorded at 131,109 miles on 6 Nov 2025, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,102 miles · 28 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
10,379 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 131,109 miles
  • 2024 – 120,609 miles
  • 2023 – 111,208 miles
  • 2022 – 100,271 miles
  • 2021 – 90,245 miles
  • 2020 – 82,366 miles
  • 2019 – 75,495 miles
  • 2018 – 65,560 miles
  • 2017 – 50,821 miles
  • 2016 – 38,248 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,109 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 Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

15 tests since 25 Nov 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,109 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    131,109 miles
    Test number
    488355826278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail131,102 miles (+10,493)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,102 miles
    Test number
    349463150528
    • DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bushes u/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass120,609 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    120,609 miles
    Test number
    726155632979
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Fail120,605 miles (+9,397)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,605 miles
    Test number
    680876541441
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shileds insecure
  5. Pass111,208 miles (+410)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    111,208 miles
    Test number
    734565195922
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Fail110,798 miles (+10,527)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,798 miles
    Test number
    627007184687
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  7. Pass100,271 miles (+278)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    100,271 miles
    Test number
    423357954925
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Fail99,993 miles (+9,748)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,993 miles
    Test number
    820136618218
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass90,245 miles (+7,879)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    90,245 miles
    Test number
    111256905419
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective front hanger corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass82,366 miles (+6,871)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    82,366 miles
    Test number
    919091141984
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass75,495 miles (+9,935)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    75,495 miles
    Test number
    544386734192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass65,560 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    65,560 miles
    Test number
    906259759305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail65,560 miles (+14,739)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,560 miles
    Test number
    494752760873
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
  14. Pass50,821 miles (+12,573)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    50,821 miles
    Test number
    785920263543

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass38,248 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    38,248 miles
    Test number
    698870542421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L3 YTH

Does L3 YTH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L3 YTH is valid until 27 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L3 YTH?
The MOT on L3 YTH is valid until 27 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L3 YTH done?
L3 YTH was recorded at 131,109 miles at its MOT on 6 Nov 2025, an average of 10,379 miles a year.
Has L3 YTH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L3 YTH has failed 5 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on L3 YTH 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 YTH find?
L3 YTH passed its latest MOT on 6 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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