Ford Focus
Blue · Diesel · 2013 · 1,560 cc
L40 EKMMOT history
L40 EKM is a blue diesel Ford Focus first used on 1 Feb 2013. Its MOT is valid until 30 Sept 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 103,629 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 30 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 103,629 mi
- At MOT on 1 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 16
- 12 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 6,818 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L40 EKM
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Focus
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,560 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2013
- First used
- 1 Feb 2013
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 30 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 1 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L40 EKM was last recorded at 103,629 miles on 1 Oct 2026, 5,012 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 98,617 miles · 15 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,012 miles
- Average per year
- 6,818 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 103,629 miles
- 2025 – 98,617 miles
- 2024 – 94,601 miles
- 2023 – 89,003 miles
- 2022 – 83,153 miles
- 2021 – 78,059 miles
- 2020 – 75,431 miles
- 2019 – 63,673 miles
- 2018 – 53,672 miles
- 2017 – 42,165 miles
- 2016 – 30,572 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass103,629 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorNearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S N/S (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured N/S O/S (4.4.3 (a))
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.
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Full MOT history
16 tests since 13 Jan 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass103,629 miles2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 103,629 miles
- Test number
- 657285601350
- MinorNearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S N/S (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured N/S O/S (4.4.3 (a))
Fail103,629 miles (+5,012)1 repaired2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,629 miles
- Test number
- 817954040512
- Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MinorNearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S N/S (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured N/S O/S (4.4.3 (a))
Pass98,617 miles (+4,016)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 98,617 miles
- Test number
- 917274960780
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass94,601 miles (+5,598)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 94,601 miles
- Test number
- 974908815463
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,003 miles (+5,850)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 89,003 miles
- Test number
- 473569542418
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,153 miles (+5,094)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 83,153 miles
- Test number
- 112162108956
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass78,059 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 78,059 miles
- Test number
- 999723092107
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail78,056 miles (+623)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,056 miles
- Test number
- 804040270865
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner 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))
Pass77,433 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 77,433 miles
- Test number
- 586947761313
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Fail77,433 miles (+2,002)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,433 miles
- Test number
- 877096184051
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Pass75,431 miles (+11,758)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 75,431 miles
- Test number
- 750040497141
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Pass63,673 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 63,673 miles
- Test number
- 581580509405
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail63,673 miles (+10,001)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,673 miles
- Test number
- 500239553774
- DangerousFront Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass53,672 miles (+11,507)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 53,672 miles
- Test number
- 652214368182
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass42,165 miles (+11,593)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 42,165 miles
- Test number
- 523687684179
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edges (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass30,572 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 30,572 miles
- Test number
- 760878002150
- AdvisoryBaby seat fit nearside rear
Questions about L40 EKM
- Does L40 EKM currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 EKM is valid until 30 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L40 EKM?
- The MOT on L40 EKM is valid until 30 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L40 EKM done?
- L40 EKM was recorded at 103,629 miles at its MOT on 1 Oct 2026, an average of 6,818 miles a year.
- Has L40 EKM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L40 EKM has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Oct 2026.
- Has the mileage on L40 EKM 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 EKM find?
- L40 EKM passed its latest MOT on 1 Oct 2026 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside headlamp reflector slightly defective; registration plate lamp insecure; front brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 3 more.
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