
Ford Focus
White · Petrol · 2014 · 998 cc
L40 LJHMOT history
L40 LJH is a white petrol Ford Focus first used on 28 Nov 2014. Its MOT is valid until 25 Sept 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 61,177 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Sept 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 25 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 61,177 mi
- At MOT on 9 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 14
- 11 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 4,205 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L40 LJH
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Focus
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 998 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2014
- First used
- 28 Nov 2014
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 25 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L40 LJH was last recorded at 61,177 miles on 9 Sept 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Sept 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 61,176 miles · 8 Sept 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 1 miles
- Average per year
- 4,205 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 61,177 miles
- 2025 – 58,463 miles
- 2024 – 55,036 miles
- 2023 – 51,102 miles
- 2022 – 47,656 miles
- 2021 – 41,335 miles
- 2020 – 35,438 miles
- 2019 – 29,335 miles
- 2018 – 25,030 miles
- 2017 – 24,195 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi section (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
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 Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2026
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Items removed from driver's view prior to test Large mascot removed off mirror and large mascot removed from dash
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Full MOT history
14 tests since 23 Nov 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass61,177 miles (+1)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 61,177 miles
- Test number
- 993816905903
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi section (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail61,176 miles (+2,713)2 major11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,176 miles
- Test number
- 184606787175
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi section (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass58,463 miles (+2)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 58,463 miles
- Test number
- 222796792925
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test Large mascot removed off mirror and large mascot removed from dash
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail58,461 miles (+3,425)3 major10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,461 miles
- Test number
- 856513291020
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test Large mascot removed off mirror and large mascot removed from dash
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass55,036 miles (+3,934)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 55,036 miles
- Test number
- 241293783522
- AdvisoryCoolant low
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test Large mascot on mirror
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass51,102 miles (+3,446)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 51,102 miles
- Test number
- 468866734372
- 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))
Pass47,656 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 47,656 miles
- Test number
- 963517282744
- 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))
Fail47,656 miles (+6,321)2 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,656 miles
- Test number
- 706284027949
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- 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))
Pass41,335 miles (+5,897)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 41,335 miles
- Test number
- 842207053472
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides cracked at both shoulders ,no ply or cords showing at the time of test (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass35,438 miles (+1,654)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 35,438 miles
- Test number
- 693958615633
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,784 miles (+4,449)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 33,784 miles
- Test number
- 239093182423
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass29,335 miles (+4,305)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 29,335 miles
- Test number
- 406607126019
- 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))
Pass25,030 miles (+835)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 25,030 miles
- Test number
- 417665907214
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,195 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 24,195 miles
- Test number
- 430270177124
- 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)
Questions about L40 LJH
- Does L40 LJH currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 LJH is valid until 25 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L40 LJH?
- The MOT on L40 LJH is valid until 25 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 LJH done?
- L40 LJH was recorded at 61,177 miles at its MOT on 9 Sept 2026, an average of 4,205 miles a year.
- Has L40 LJH ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L40 LJH has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Sept 2026.
- Has the mileage on L40 LJH 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 LJH find?
- L40 LJH passed its latest MOT on 9 Sept 2026 with 9 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 6 more.
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