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Ford Focus

Green · Diesel · 2001 · 1,753 cc

L40 CANMOT history

L40 CAN is a green diesel Ford Focus first used on 17 Jul 2001. Its MOT is valid until 24 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 54,400 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2026.

L40 CAN green Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Oct 2027
Mileage
54,400 mi
At MOT on 13 Oct 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,488 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 CAN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,753 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
17 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 CAN was last recorded at 54,400 miles on 13 Oct 2026, 387 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
54,013 miles · 30 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
387 miles
Average per year
1,488 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 54,400 miles
  • 2025 – 54,013 miles
  • 2024 – 52,137 miles
  • 2023 – 51,691 miles
  • 2022 – 51,675 miles
  • 2021 – 51,659 miles
  • 2020 – 51,636 miles
  • 2019 – 51,624 miles
  • 2018 – 51,475 miles
  • 2017 – 49,395 miles
  • 2016 – 47,092 miles
  • 2015 – 46,061 miles
  • 2014 – 44,770 miles
  • 2013 – 43,363 miles
  • 2012 – 39,267 miles
  • 2011 – 37,694 miles
  • 2010 – 35,053 miles
  • 2009 – 31,144 miles
  • 2008 – 29,225 miles
  • 2007 – 26,969 miles
  • 2006 – 24,265 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass54,400 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front and both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryGeneral surface corrosion underneath but floor/chassis and some suspension components coated in underseal not allowing full inspection
  • AdvisoryMacpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

28 tests since 11 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass54,400 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    54,400 miles
    Test number
    832324212263
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front and both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral surface corrosion underneath but floor/chassis and some suspension components coated in underseal not allowing full inspection
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail54,400 miles (+387)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,400 miles
    Test number
    843095730238
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front and both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral surface corrosion underneath but floor/chassis and some suspension components coated in underseal not allowing full inspection
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass54,013 miles (+1,876)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    54,013 miles
    Test number
    679809111950
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass52,137 miles (+446)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    52,137 miles
    Test number
    651216380013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass51,691 miles (+8)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    51,691 miles
    Test number
    995819446951
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  6. Fail51,683 miles (+8)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,683 miles
    Test number
    497052839081
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  7. Pass51,675 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    51,675 miles
    Test number
    810734037742

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail51,667 miles (+8)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,667 miles
    Test number
    111541811692
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass51,659 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    51,659 miles
    Test number
    458061852942

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail51,658 miles (+22)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,658 miles
    Test number
    410365196481
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass51,636 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    51,636 miles
    Test number
    555903352540

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass51,624 miles (+149)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    51,624 miles
    Test number
    845848339251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass51,475 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    51,475 miles
    Test number
    624889964194
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  14. Fail51,467 miles (+2,072)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,467 miles
    Test number
    640740612310
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  15. Pass49,395 miles (+2,303)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    49,395 miles
    Test number
    194091222109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass47,092 miles (+1,031)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    47,092 miles
    Test number
    666493286594

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass46,061 miles (+1,291)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    46,061 miles
    Test number
    919307985144
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Pass44,770 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    44,770 miles
    Test number
    717640994162
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Fail44,770 miles (+1,407)1 failure3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,770 miles
    Test number
    608520594162
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteRear tyres have toothed edges

  20. Pass43,363 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    43,363 miles
    Test number
    295676473421
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteRear number plate cracked

  21. Fail43,363 miles (+4,096)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,363 miles
    Test number
    577806173145
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteRear number plate cracked

  22. Pass39,267 miles (+1,573)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    39,267 miles
    Test number
    637976482138
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass37,694 miles (+2,641)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    37,694 miles
    Test number
    518682691185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass35,053 miles (+3,909)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    35,053 miles
    Test number
    281889880451
    • 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)

  25. Pass31,144 miles (+1,919)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    31,144 miles
    Test number
    872067789174
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteFront wiper blades split
    • NoteRear suspension slightly corroded

  26. Pass29,225 miles (+2,256)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    29,225 miles
    Test number
    542724988155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass26,969 miles (+2,704)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    26,969 miles
    Test number
    231202497141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass24,265 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    24,265 miles
    Test number
    504142996132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L40 CAN

Does L40 CAN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 CAN is valid until 24 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L40 CAN?
The MOT on L40 CAN is valid until 24 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L40 CAN done?
L40 CAN was recorded at 54,400 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2026, an average of 1,488 miles a year.
Has L40 CAN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 CAN has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on L40 CAN 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 L40 CAN find?
L40 CAN passed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front and both rear; general surface corrosion underneath but floor/chassis and some suspension components coated in underseal not allowing full inspection; macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front.

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