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Ford Focus

Green · Diesel · 2010 · 1,999 cc

L40 YPEMOT history

L40 YPE is a green diesel Ford Focus first used on 30 Sept 2010. Its MOT is valid until 2 Nov 2026 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 112,195 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Nov 2025.

L40 YPE green Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Nov 2026
Mileage
112,195 mi
At MOT on 3 Nov 2025
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,429 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 YPE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
30 Sept 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 YPE was last recorded at 112,195 miles on 3 Nov 2025, 2,581 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,614 miles · 21 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
2,581 miles
Average per year
6,429 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 112,195 miles
  • 2024 – 109,614 miles
  • 2023 – 101,691 miles
  • 2022 – 92,787 miles
  • 2021 – 86,933 miles
  • 2020 – 81,397 miles
  • 2019 – 73,043 miles
  • 2018 – 64,569 miles
  • 2017 – 57,644 miles
  • 2016 – 56,312 miles
  • 2015 – 51,978 miles
  • 2014 – 46,577 miles
  • 2013 – 35,270 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,195 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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2017

Full MOT history

19 tests since 14 Nov 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,195 miles (+2,581)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    112,195 miles
    Test number
    269345800902

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass109,614 miles (+7,923)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    109,614 miles
    Test number
    375555591449
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeatshield loose

  3. Pass101,691 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    101,691 miles
    Test number
    324977684514

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail101,691 miles (+8,904)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,691 miles
    Test number
    513964639534
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass92,787 miles11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    92,787 miles
    Test number
    394308806023
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened *Close to excess* (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement *Close to excess* (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement *Close to excess* (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Full subframe and adjoining suspension + mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All suspension arm bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertray loose

  6. Fail92,787 miles (+5,854)1 dangerous4 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,787 miles
    Test number
    321219602387
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened *Close to excess* (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement *Close to excess* (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement *Close to excess* (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Full subframe and adjoining suspension + mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All suspension arm bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertray loose

  7. Pass86,933 miles (+18)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    86,933 miles
    Test number
    737993660633
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail86,915 miles (+5,518)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,915 miles
    Test number
    249169309511
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases DPF pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass81,397 miles (+8,354)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    81,397 miles
    Test number
    876031400487
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass73,043 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    73,043 miles
    Test number
    374692629516
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Fail73,043 miles (+8,474)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,043 miles
    Test number
    463119946964
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre also cut on sidewall 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass64,569 miles (+6,925)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2019
    Odometer
    64,569 miles
    Test number
    853036390195
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass57,644 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2018
    Odometer
    57,644 miles
    Test number
    717205123600

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail57,644 miles (+1,332)14 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,644 miles
    Test number
    466376711858
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50/17 (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryAc needs re gas
    • AdvisoryTracking

  15. Pass56,312 miles (+4,334)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    56,312 miles
    Test number
    127506626258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass51,978 miles (+5,401)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    51,978 miles
    Test number
    539542201001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass46,577 miles (+11,307)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    46,577 miles
    Test number
    315680534375
    • DangerousO/s front tyre devoid of tread on inner shoulder

  18. Pass35,270 miles (+34)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    35,270 miles
    Test number
    626479113322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail35,236 miles3 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,236 miles
    Test number
    516078713396
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre 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

Questions about L40 YPE

Does L40 YPE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 YPE is valid until 2 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L40 YPE?
The MOT on L40 YPE is valid until 2 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L40 YPE done?
L40 YPE was recorded at 112,195 miles at its MOT on 3 Nov 2025, an average of 6,429 miles a year.
Has L40 YPE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 YPE has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on L40 YPE 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 YPE find?
L40 YPE passed its latest MOT on 3 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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