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Blue · Petrol · 2018 · 999 cc

L40 UTMMOT history

L40 UTM is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 21 Dec 2018. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jul 2027 and it has passed 6 of 7 MOT tests, with 82,182 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jul 2026.

L40 UTM blue Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Jul 2027
Mileage
82,182 mi
At MOT on 14 Jul 2026
MOT tests
7
6 passed · 1 failed
Per year
12,509 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 UTM
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
21 Dec 2018
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 UTM was last recorded at 82,182 miles on 14 Jul 2026, 14,192 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
67,990 miles · 15 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
14,192 miles
Average per year
12,509 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 82,182 miles
  • 2025 – 67,990 miles
  • 2024 – 51,840 miles
  • 2023 – 39,461 miles
  • 2022 – 34,161 miles
  • 2021 – 24,849 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,182 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective x2 (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

7 tests since 13 Dec 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,182 miles (+14,192)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    82,182 miles
    Test number
    981988521465
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective x2 (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass67,990 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    67,990 miles
    Test number
    966949556661

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail67,990 miles (+16,150)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,990 miles
    Test number
    519602266760
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass51,840 miles (+12,379)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    51,840 miles
    Test number
    920840650338
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass39,461 miles (+5,300)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    39,461 miles
    Test number
    410744520616

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass34,161 miles (+9,312)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    34,161 miles
    Test number
    141613705695
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass24,849 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    24,849 miles
    Test number
    323974532079
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and Under tray fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about L40 UTM

Does L40 UTM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 UTM is valid until 19 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L40 UTM?
The MOT on L40 UTM is valid until 19 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 UTM done?
L40 UTM was recorded at 82,182 miles at its MOT on 14 Jul 2026, an average of 12,509 miles a year.
Has L40 UTM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 UTM has failed 1 of its 7 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on L40 UTM 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 UTM find?
L40 UTM passed its latest MOT on 14 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: front windscreen wiper blade defective x2; front brake disc worn, but not excessively; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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