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Ford Focus

Bronze · Diesel · 2009 · 1,999 cc

L40 NOSMOT history

L40 NOS is a bronze diesel Ford Focus first used on 29 May 2009. Its MOT expired on 2 Sept 2026 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 98,364 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Sept 2025.

L40 NOS bronze Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 2 Sept 2026
Mileage
98,364 mi
At MOT on 3 Sept 2025
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,773 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 NOS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Bronze
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
29 May 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 NOS was last recorded at 98,364 miles on 3 Sept 2025, 5,015 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,349 miles · 28 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
5,015 miles
Average per year
5,773 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 98,364 miles
  • 2024 – 93,349 miles
  • 2023 – 93,304 miles
  • 2022 – 70,848 miles
  • 2020 – 70,532 miles
  • 2019 – 67,186 miles
  • 2018 – 63,200 miles
  • 2017 – 58,787 miles
  • 2016 – 53,652 miles
  • 2015 – 49,489 miles
  • 2014 – 36,061 miles
  • 2013 – 28,183 miles
  • 2012 – 21,570 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,364 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Engine covers & undertrays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

20 tests since 15 May 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,364 miles (+5,015)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    98,364 miles
    Test number
    705102612457
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass93,349 miles (+45)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    93,349 miles
    Test number
    731596749124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass93,304 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    93,304 miles
    Test number
    636461553881

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail93,304 miles (+9,311)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,304 miles
    Test number
    984234702223
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass83,993 miles (+13,145)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    83,993 miles
    Test number
    298857739817
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass70,848 miles (+316)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    70,848 miles
    Test number
    458190450565

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass70,532 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    70,532 miles
    Test number
    979368860749

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail70,528 miles (+3,342)1 dangerous2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,528 miles
    Test number
    477837632982
    • DangerousFront Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass67,186 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    67,186 miles
    Test number
    121883879858
    • AdvisoryCovers and under trays fitted

  10. Fail67,186 miles (+3,986)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,186 miles
    Test number
    179359633149
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCovers and under trays fitted

  11. Pass63,200 miles (+4,413)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    63,200 miles
    Test number
    990755782503
    • AdvisoryEngine covers & undertrays fitted

  12. Pass58,787 miles1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    58,787 miles
    Test number
    415438788404
    • DangerousFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both - back/bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers & undertrays fitted

  13. Fail58,787 miles (+5,135)3 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,787 miles
    Test number
    783551812866
    • DangerousCentral Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' phone pad/sticky (8.3.1e)
    • DangerousFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both - back/bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers & undertrays fitted

  14. Pass53,652 miles (+4,163)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    53,652 miles
    Test number
    189852883408
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  15. Pass49,489 miles (+3,738)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    49,489 miles
    Test number
    281377174745

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail45,751 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,751 miles
    Test number
    186651145164
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass45,751 miles (+9,690)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2016
    Odometer
    45,751 miles
    Test number
    496131245148
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass36,061 miles (+7,878)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2015
    Odometer
    36,061 miles
    Test number
    246089434420
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass28,183 miles (+6,613)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2014
    Odometer
    28,183 miles
    Test number
    687972433164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass21,570 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2013
    Odometer
    21,570 miles
    Test number
    809306132123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L40 NOS

Does L40 NOS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L40 NOS expired on 2 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L40 NOS?
The MOT on L40 NOS expired on 2 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L40 NOS done?
L40 NOS was recorded at 98,364 miles at its MOT on 3 Sept 2025, an average of 5,773 miles a year.
Has L40 NOS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 NOS has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on L40 NOS 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 NOS find?
L40 NOS passed its latest MOT on 3 Sept 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisy; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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