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Ford Focus

Black · Diesel · 2014 · 1,560 cc

L40 WMDMOT history

L40 WMD is a black diesel Ford Focus first used on 30 Oct 2014. Its MOT is valid until 17 Mar 2027 and it has passed 10 of 15 MOT tests, with 152,428 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Mar 2026.

L40 WMD black Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Mar 2027
Mileage
152,428 mi
At MOT on 18 Mar 2026
MOT tests
15
10 passed · 5 failed
Per year
12,284 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 WMD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
30 Oct 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 WMD was last recorded at 152,428 miles on 18 Mar 2026, 10,428 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,000 miles · 5 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
10,428 miles
Average per year
12,284 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 152,428 miles
  • 2025 – 142,000 miles
  • 2024 – 133,725 miles
  • 2023 – 124,425 miles
  • 2022 – 111,853 miles
  • 2021 – 108,136 miles
  • 2020 – 106,096 miles
  • 2019 – 93,515 miles
  • 2018 – 67,968 miles
  • 2017 – 45,346 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass152,428 miles

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

Full MOT history

15 tests since 29 Jun 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass152,428 miles (+10,428)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    152,428 miles
    Test number
    901790214474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass142,000 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    142,000 miles
    Test number
    389629714784
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Fail142,000 miles (+8,275)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,000 miles
    Test number
    937311600330
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass133,725 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    133,725 miles
    Test number
    717353621894
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Fail133,725 miles (+9,300)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,725 miles
    Test number
    790551695021
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass124,425 miles (+12,572)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    124,425 miles
    Test number
    128037206454
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass111,853 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    111,853 miles
    Test number
    927503989211
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Fail111,851 miles (+3,715)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,851 miles
    Test number
    816901942026
    • MajorFront Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass108,136 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    108,136 miles
    Test number
    654617086748

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail108,133 miles (+2,037)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,133 miles
    Test number
    960343158357
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass106,096 miles (+12,581)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    106,096 miles
    Test number
    399391535517

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass93,515 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    93,515 miles
    Test number
    809472628349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail93,515 miles (+25,547)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,515 miles
    Test number
    923720584156
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  14. Pass67,968 miles (+22,622)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    67,968 miles
    Test number
    883443251518

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass45,346 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    45,346 miles
    Test number
    871317657201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L40 WMD

Does L40 WMD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 WMD is valid until 17 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L40 WMD?
The MOT on L40 WMD is valid until 17 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L40 WMD done?
L40 WMD was recorded at 152,428 miles at its MOT on 18 Mar 2026, an average of 12,284 miles a year.
Has L40 WMD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 WMD has failed 5 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on L40 WMD 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 WMD find?
L40 WMD passed its latest MOT on 18 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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