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Ford Focus

Grey · Diesel · 2018 · 1,499 cc

L40 MBCMOT history

L40 MBC is a grey diesel Ford Focus first used on 28 Mar 2018. Its MOT is valid until 19 Apr 2027 and it has passed 6 of 8 MOT tests, with 93,578 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Apr 2026.

L40 MBC grey Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Apr 2027
Mileage
93,578 mi
At MOT on 17 Apr 2026
MOT tests
8
6 passed · 2 failed
Per year
9,328 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 MBC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,499 cc
Year of manufacture
2018
First used
28 Mar 2018
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 MBC was last recorded at 93,578 miles on 17 Apr 2026, 9,789 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
83,789 miles · 14 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
9,789 miles
Average per year
9,328 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 93,578 miles
  • 2025 – 83,789 miles
  • 2024 – 73,138 miles
  • 2023 – 62,953 miles
  • 2022 – 53,536 miles
  • 2021 – 46,690 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,578 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

8 tests since 7 Apr 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,578 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    93,578 miles
    Test number
    483223271684

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail93,578 miles (+9,789)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,578 miles
    Test number
    495598192343
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass83,789 miles (+10,651)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    83,789 miles
    Test number
    922300934002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass73,138 miles (+10,185)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    73,138 miles
    Test number
    530344631104
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass62,953 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    62,953 miles
    Test number
    932296666302
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail62,953 miles (+9,417)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,953 miles
    Test number
    547021786567
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass53,536 miles (+6,846)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    53,536 miles
    Test number
    891779116676
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass46,690 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    46,690 miles
    Test number
    668418506714

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L40 MBC

Does L40 MBC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 MBC is valid until 19 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L40 MBC?
The MOT on L40 MBC is valid until 19 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L40 MBC done?
L40 MBC was recorded at 93,578 miles at its MOT on 17 Apr 2026, an average of 9,328 miles a year.
Has L40 MBC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 MBC has failed 2 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on L40 MBC 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 MBC find?
L40 MBC passed its latest MOT on 17 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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