Ford Focus
Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,999 cc
L40 EJPMOT history
L40 EJP is a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 6 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 18 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 86,267 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 18 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 86,267 mi
- At MOT on 19 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 17 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 4,709 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L40 EJP
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Focus
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,999 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 6 Mar 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 18 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 19 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L40 EJP was last recorded at 86,267 miles on 19 Mar 2026, 701 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jun 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 85,566 miles · 19 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 701 miles
- Average per year
- 4,709 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 86,267 miles
- 2025 – 85,566 miles
- 2024 – 84,791 miles
- 2023 – 84,122 miles
- 2022 – 75,837 miles
- 2021 – 75,633 miles
- 2020 – 73,302 miles
- 2019 – 67,853 miles
- 2018 – 62,290 miles
- 2017 – 60,896 miles
- 2016 – 52,585 miles
- 2015 – 47,691 miles
- 2014 – 40,041 miles
- 2012 – 24,719 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass86,267 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor5 MOTs, 2020–2023
Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
24 tests since 21 Feb 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass86,267 miles (+701)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 86,267 miles
- Test number
- 100014174657
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass85,566 miles (+7)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 85,566 miles
- Test number
- 147703746481
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail85,559 miles (+768)5 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,559 miles
- Test number
- 548078020842
- MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Pass84,791 miles (+669)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 84,791 miles
- Test number
- 892037667413
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass84,122 miles (+2)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 84,122 miles
- Test number
- 915028353260
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail84,120 miles (+8,283)1 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,120 miles
- Test number
- 616853131190
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass75,837 miles (+204)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 75,837 miles
- Test number
- 778440733867
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryGeneral underbody wear
Pass75,633 miles (+2,331)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 75,633 miles
- Test number
- 835998699725
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear brake discs slightly corroded
Pass73,302 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 73,302 miles
- Test number
- 130563394804
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of test
Fail73,302 miles (+5,449)1 dangerous3 major3 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,302 miles
- Test number
- 165958637710
- DangerousExhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire fuel tank covering. (6.1.3 (e))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated flat, screw in tread. (5.2.3 (l))
- AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of test
Pass67,853 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 67,853 miles
- Test number
- 198117199268
- AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of test
Fail67,853 miles (+5,563)1 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,853 miles
- Test number
- 397096605711
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of test
Pass62,290 miles (+1,394)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 62,290 miles
- Test number
- 492649520500
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,896 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 60,896 miles
- Test number
- 418385278608
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,892 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 60,892 miles
- Test number
- 241802102613
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail60,892 miles (+473)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,892 miles
- Test number
- 833599590908
- FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50/17 (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass60,419 miles (+7,834)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 60,419 miles
- Test number
- 583806253699
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,585 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2017
- Odometer
- 52,585 miles
- Test number
- 501644043171
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail52,585 miles (+4,894)1 failure5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,585 miles
- Test number
- 907179158399
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear discs corroded
- AdvisoryRear exhaust mount u/s
- AdvisoryWipers poor
Pass47,691 miles (+7,650)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 47,691 miles
- Test number
- 307684705112
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,041 miles2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 40,041 miles
- Test number
- 398623494080
- 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)
- NoteCUT IN NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE SIDEWALL
- NoteCUT IN NEARSIDE REAR TYRE SIDEWALL
- NoteWIPERS NOT CLEARING SCREEN
Fail40,041 miles (+15,322)3 failures4 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,041 miles
- Test number
- 179822594052
- FailureNearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteCUT IN NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE SIDEWALL
- NoteCUT IN NEARSIDE REAR TYRE SIDEWALL
- NoteWIPERS NOT CLEARING SCREEN
Pass24,719 miles (+4,717)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 24,719 miles
- Test number
- 937531492234
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,002 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 20,002 miles
- Test number
- 145752952084
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L40 EJP
- Does L40 EJP currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 EJP is valid until 18 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L40 EJP?
- The MOT on L40 EJP is valid until 18 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L40 EJP done?
- L40 EJP was recorded at 86,267 miles at its MOT on 19 Mar 2026, an average of 4,709 miles a year.
- Has L40 EJP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L40 EJP has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jun 2025.
- Has the mileage on L40 EJP 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 EJP find?
- L40 EJP passed its latest MOT on 19 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.
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