Ford Focus
Silver · Petrol · 2013 · 1,596 cc
L40 RFCMOT history
L40 RFC is a silver petrol Ford Focus first used on 31 Mar 2013. Its MOT is valid until 25 Oct 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 74,286 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 25 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 74,286 mi
- At MOT on 6 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 14
- 12 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 5,278 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L40 RFC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Focus
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,596 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2013
- First used
- 31 Mar 2013
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 25 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L40 RFC was last recorded at 74,286 miles on 6 Oct 2026, 2,361 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 71,925 miles · 1 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,361 miles
- Average per year
- 5,278 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 74,286 miles
- 2025 – 71,925 miles
- 2024 – 69,425 miles
- 2023 – 66,927 miles
- 2022 – 64,672 miles
- 2021 – 62,099 miles
- 2020 – 59,765 miles
- 2019 – 57,594 miles
- 2018 – 54,095 miles
- 2017 – 37,768 miles
- 2016 – 20,012 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass74,286 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear box (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x 2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x 2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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 Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2025
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2025
Centre exhaust heatshield insecure
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at centre box
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked around tread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Full MOT history
14 tests since 24 Jun 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass74,286 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 74,286 miles
- Test number
- 335418386821
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear box (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x 2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x 2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail74,286 miles (+2,361)1 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,286 miles
- Test number
- 791252906917
- MajorExhaust system insecure front bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear box (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x 2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x 2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryFuel tank exhaust heatshield insecure
Pass71,925 miles (+2,500)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 71,925 miles
- Test number
- 895696898846
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at centre box (6.1.2 (a))
- 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentre exhaust heatshield insecure
Pass69,425 miles (+2,498)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 69,425 miles
- Test number
- 878638487531
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at centre box (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outside and cracked (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked around tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentre exhaust heatshield insecure
Pass66,927 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 66,927 miles
- Test number
- 711476997494
- 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked around tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryCentre exhaust heatshield insecure
Fail66,923 miles (+2,251)1 dangerous4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,923 miles
- Test number
- 444940356393
- DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured broken (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
- 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked around tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryCentre exhaust heatshield insecure
Pass64,672 miles (+2,573)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 64,672 miles
- Test number
- 628426146005
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,099 miles (+2,334)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 62,099 miles
- Test number
- 704441259941
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked around tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked around tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass59,765 miles (+2,171)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 59,765 miles
- Test number
- 351611157792
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,594 miles (+3,499)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 57,594 miles
- Test number
- 432356320769
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryHeatshield insecure at fuel tank
Pass54,095 miles (+2,360)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 54,095 miles
- Test number
- 199649932839
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,735 miles (+13,967)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 51,735 miles
- Test number
- 545664289706
- 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil level very low
Pass37,768 miles (+17,756)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 37,768 miles
- Test number
- 389177837982
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass20,012 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 20,012 miles
- Test number
- 738262935111
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L40 RFC
- Does L40 RFC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 RFC is valid until 25 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L40 RFC?
- The MOT on L40 RFC is valid until 25 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L40 RFC done?
- L40 RFC was recorded at 74,286 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2026, an average of 5,278 miles a year.
- Has L40 RFC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L40 RFC has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2026.
- Has the mileage on L40 RFC 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 RFC find?
- L40 RFC passed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2026 with 7 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear box; nearside rear lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x 2; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in tread, and 4 more.
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