Ford Focus
Red · Petrol · 2005 · 1,388 cc
L40 HEMMOT history
L40 HEM is a red petrol Ford Focus first used on 12 Jan 2005. Its MOT expired on 3 Jul 2025 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 91,134 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jul 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 3 Jul 2025
- Mileage
- 91,134 mi
- At MOT on 4 Jul 2024
- MOT tests
- 25
- 16 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 4,114 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L40 HEM
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Focus
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,388 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 12 Jan 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 3 Jul 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Jul 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
L40 HEM was last recorded at 91,134 miles on 4 Jul 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jul 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 91,134 miles · 3 Jul 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 4,114 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 91,134 miles
- 2022 – 86,293 miles
- 2021 – 81,054 miles
- 2019 – 76,163 miles
- 2018 – 75,705 miles
- 2017 – 75,089 miles
- 2016 – 74,439 miles
- 2015 – 73,808 miles
- 2014 – 73,115 miles
- 2013 – 66,974 miles
- 2012 – 55,610 miles
- 2011 – 44,461 miles
- 2010 – 35,648 miles
- 2009 – 28,809 miles
- 2008 – 23,324 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass91,134 miles
- MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyreRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2013
Full MOT history
25 tests since 10 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass91,134 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 91,134 miles
- Test number
- 250752048342
- MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail91,134 miles (+4,841)1 dangerous3 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,134 miles
- Test number
- 389297740010
- DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass86,293 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 86,293 miles
- Test number
- 714976728401
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail86,291 miles (+5,237)3 dangerous4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,291 miles
- Test number
- 666211492623
- DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Pass81,054 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 81,054 miles
- Test number
- 591754648803
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail81,054 miles (+4,891)2 dangerous3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,054 miles
- Test number
- 902850203230
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass76,163 miles (+458)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 76,163 miles
- Test number
- 985171287903
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view very small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass75,705 miles (+616)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 75,705 miles
- Test number
- 281142705325
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass75,089 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 75,089 miles
- Test number
- 146216752927
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail75,088 miles (+649)1 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,088 miles
- Test number
- 174251463306
- DangerousNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass74,439 miles (+631)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 74,439 miles
- Test number
- 239550247834
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,808 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 73,808 miles
- Test number
- 247053775417
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail73,808 miles (+693)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,808 miles
- Test number
- 617343075169
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Fail73,115 miles2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,115 miles
- Test number
- 415297164139
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass73,115 miles (+6,141)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 73,115 miles
- Test number
- 747037364175
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass66,974 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 66,974 miles
- Test number
- 696655083114
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail66,972 miles (+11,362)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,972 miles
- Test number
- 239135583461
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass55,610 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 55,610 miles
- Test number
- 939887582151
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail55,609 miles (+11,148)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,609 miles
- Test number
- 447357282107
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass44,461 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 44,461 miles
- Test number
- 787492861183
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail44,460 miles (+8,812)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,460 miles
- Test number
- 139682761124
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteNearside front tyre sidewall perished.
- NoteOffside rear tyre sidewall perished.
Pass35,648 miles (+6,839)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 35,648 miles
- Test number
- 711531360175
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,809 miles (+1,442)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 28,809 miles
- Test number
- 901865159172
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,367 miles (+4,043)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 27,367 miles
- Test number
- 540699909036
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,324 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 23,324 miles
- Test number
- 430490118084
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L40 HEM
- Does L40 HEM currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L40 HEM expired on 3 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L40 HEM?
- The MOT on L40 HEM expired on 3 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L40 HEM done?
- L40 HEM was recorded at 91,134 miles at its MOT on 4 Jul 2024, an average of 4,114 miles a year.
- Has L40 HEM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L40 HEM has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jul 2024.
- Has the mileage on L40 HEM 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 HEM find?
- L40 HEM passed its latest MOT on 4 Jul 2024 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front nail in tyre, and 2 more.
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