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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 1,596 cc

L40 LBOMOT history

L40 LBO is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 17 Jan 2002. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 137,337 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jan 2026.

L40 LBO blue Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Jan 2027
Mileage
137,337 mi
At MOT on 9 Jan 2026
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,053 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 LBO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
17 Jan 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 LBO was last recorded at 137,337 miles on 9 Jan 2026, 4,506 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
132,831 miles · 10 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
4,506 miles
Average per year
5,053 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 137,337 miles
  • 2025 – 132,831 miles
  • 2024 – 127,235 miles
  • 2023 – 121,960 miles
  • 2022 – 117,551 miles
  • 2021 – 114,184 miles
  • 2020 – 110,626 miles
  • 2019 – 105,391 miles
  • 2018 – 98,059 miles
  • 2017 – 92,087 miles
  • 2016 – 86,795 miles
  • 2015 – 80,868 miles
  • 2014 – 74,414 miles
  • 2013 – 69,433 miles
  • 2012 – 64,265 miles
  • 2011 – 59,618 miles
  • 2010 – 55,237 miles
  • 2009 – 51,453 miles
  • 2008 – 46,775 miles
  • 2007 – 42,736 miles
  • 2006 – 36,820 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,337 miles
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

24 tests since 17 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,337 miles (+4,506)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    137,337 miles
    Test number
    490258167477
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass132,831 miles (+5,596)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    132,831 miles
    Test number
    594838249671
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryHand brake travel

  3. Pass127,235 miles (+5,275)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    127,235 miles
    Test number
    474122804154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass121,960 miles (+4,409)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    121,960 miles
    Test number
    137940497842
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass117,551 miles (+3,367)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    117,551 miles
    Test number
    781071455927

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass114,184 miles (+3,558)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    114,184 miles
    Test number
    313258683340
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front Worn Inner Edges (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass110,626 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    110,626 miles
    Test number
    348528612726
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail110,626 miles (+5,235)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,626 miles
    Test number
    179290654003
    • Repaired at testNearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass105,391 miles (+7,332)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    105,391 miles
    Test number
    988796937026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass98,059 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    98,059 miles
    Test number
    446677375188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail98,059 miles (+5,972)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,059 miles
    Test number
    991132106857
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  12. Pass92,087 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    92,087 miles
    Test number
    341196620860

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail92,087 miles (+5,292)5 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,087 miles
    Test number
    516603463633
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  14. Pass86,795 miles (+5,927)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    86,795 miles
    Test number
    783005872499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass80,868 miles (+6,454)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    80,868 miles
    Test number
    796375335091
    • NoteAdvise hand brake travel

  16. Pass74,414 miles (+4,981)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    74,414 miles
    Test number
    786506544069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass69,433 miles (+5,168)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    69,433 miles
    Test number
    205937843083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass64,265 miles (+4,647)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    64,265 miles
    Test number
    795212542070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass59,618 miles (+4,381)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    59,618 miles
    Test number
    348003041094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass55,237 miles (+3,784)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    55,237 miles
    Test number
    852150230066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass51,453 miles (+4,678)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    51,453 miles
    Test number
    783205949067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass46,775 miles (+4,039)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    46,775 miles
    Test number
    722640548022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass42,736 miles (+5,916)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    42,736 miles
    Test number
    254517047023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass36,820 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    36,820 miles
    Test number
    762268046049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L40 LBO

Does L40 LBO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 LBO is valid until 12 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L40 LBO?
The MOT on L40 LBO is valid until 12 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L40 LBO done?
L40 LBO was recorded at 137,337 miles at its MOT on 9 Jan 2026, an average of 5,053 miles a year.
Has L40 LBO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 LBO has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Feb 2020.
Has the mileage on L40 LBO 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 LBO find?
L40 LBO passed its latest MOT on 9 Jan 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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