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Blue · Petrol · 2018 · 999 cc

L40 LKYMOT history

L40 LKY is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 5 Dec 2018. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jul 2027 and it has passed 5 of 8 MOT tests, with 99,594 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jul 2026.

L40 LKY blue Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Jul 2027
Mileage
99,594 mi
At MOT on 6 Jul 2026
MOT tests
8
5 passed · 3 failed
Per year
14,502 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 LKY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
2018
First used
5 Dec 2018
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 LKY was last recorded at 99,594 miles on 6 Jul 2026, 603 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,991 miles · 27 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
603 miles
Average per year
14,502 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 99,594 miles
  • 2025 – 78,961 miles
  • 2024 – 63,975 miles
  • 2023 – 51,703 miles
  • 2022 – 37,614 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,594 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Nearside Rear tyre worn / perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear tyre perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

8 tests since 28 Mar 2022, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,594 miles (+603)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    99,594 miles
    Test number
    733565613771
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail98,991 miles (+20,030)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,991 miles
    Test number
    317686164491
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust heat shields insecure and under fuel tank

  3. Pass78,961 miles (+48)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    78,961 miles
    Test number
    753128666804
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn / perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perished

  4. Fail78,913 miles (+14,938)1 major1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,913 miles
    Test number
    235706939778
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating brakes worn (1.2.1 (e))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront brakes worn close to metal
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn / perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perished

  5. Pass63,975 miles (+12,272)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    63,975 miles
    Test number
    824397830246
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHeat shield loose
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted

  6. Pass51,703 miles (+99)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    51,703 miles
    Test number
    560227514828
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail51,604 miles (+13,990)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,604 miles
    Test number
    302574009381
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass37,614 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    37,614 miles
    Test number
    829348782920

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L40 LKY

Does L40 LKY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 LKY is valid until 5 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L40 LKY?
The MOT on L40 LKY is valid until 5 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L40 LKY done?
L40 LKY was recorded at 99,594 miles at its MOT on 6 Jul 2026, an average of 14,502 miles a year.
Has L40 LKY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 LKY has failed 3 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on L40 LKY 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 LKY find?
L40 LKY passed its latest MOT on 6 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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