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Ford Focus

Red · Petrol · 2007 · 2,521 cc

L41 URVMOT history

L41 URV is a red petrol Ford Focus first used on 7 Mar 2007. Its MOT is valid until 23 May 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 143,233 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 May 2026.

L41 URV red Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 May 2027
Mileage
143,233 mi
At MOT on 6 May 2026
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,559 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L41 URV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,521 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
7 Mar 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 May 2027
Latest MOT test
6 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L41 URV was last recorded at 143,233 miles on 6 May 2026, 2,391 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,842 miles · 24 May 2025
Between the last two tests
2,391 miles
Average per year
6,559 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 143,233 miles
  • 2025 – 140,842 miles
  • 2024 – 138,572 miles
  • 2023 – 134,164 miles
  • 2022 – 130,354 miles
  • 2021 – 127,231 miles
  • 2020 – 124,466 miles
  • 2019 – 120,162 miles
  • 2018 – 115,740 miles
  • 2017 – 108,975 miles
  • 2016 – 101,692 miles
  • 2015 – 92,683 miles
  • 2014 – 82,183 miles
  • 2013 – 71,432 miles
  • 2012 – 63,371 miles
  • 2011 – 49,624 miles
  • 2010 – 37,134 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,233 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Under trays fitted, obscuring some testable items

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

24 tests since 3 Mar 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,233 miles (+2,391)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2027
    Odometer
    143,233 miles
    Test number
    756001124565
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass140,842 miles (+2,270)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2026
    Odometer
    140,842 miles
    Test number
    803685987082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass138,572 miles (+4,408)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    138,572 miles
    Test number
    772310484776
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass134,164 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    134,164 miles
    Test number
    234128292610

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail134,164 miles (+3,810)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,164 miles
    Test number
    493083846087
    • MajorOffside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass130,354 miles (+3,123)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    130,354 miles
    Test number
    579431823691
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass127,231 miles (+2,765)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    127,231 miles
    Test number
    473534633147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass124,466 miles (+2)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    124,466 miles
    Test number
    111310879021
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted, obscuring some testable items

  9. Fail124,464 miles (+4,302)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,464 miles
    Test number
    593345790430
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted, obscuring some testable items

  10. Pass120,162 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    120,162 miles
    Test number
    870012701653
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted unable to examine testable items

  11. Fail120,161 miles (+4,421)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,161 miles
    Test number
    930930147208
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryCentral Sound deadening material not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sound deadening material not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted unable to examine testable items

  12. Pass115,740 miles (+6,765)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    115,740 miles
    Test number
    816918659821
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryEml on

  13. Pass108,975 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    108,975 miles
    Test number
    306894901992

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail108,975 miles (+7,283)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,975 miles
    Test number
    471296800641
    • FailureInner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

  15. Pass101,692 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    101,692 miles
    Test number
    732419632638

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail101,692 miles (+9,009)1 dangerous1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,692 miles
    Test number
    941043908158
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm exposing cords (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s & n/s wearing inner edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryHeat shield under vehicle insecure

  17. Pass92,683 miles (+10,500)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    92,683 miles
    Test number
    146491865408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass82,183 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    82,183 miles
    Test number
    578891954042
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteFront wipers smearing slightly

  19. Fail82,183 miles (+10,751)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,183 miles
    Test number
    887061754091
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteFront wipers smearing slightly

  20. Pass71,432 miles (+8,061)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    71,432 miles
    Test number
    896262243028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass63,371 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    63,371 miles
    Test number
    557779752044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail63,371 miles (+13,747)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,371 miles
    Test number
    178829852466
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass49,624 miles (+12,490)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    49,624 miles
    Test number
    149417041449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass37,134 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    37,134 miles
    Test number
    160972060465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L41 URV

Does L41 URV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L41 URV is valid until 23 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L41 URV?
The MOT on L41 URV is valid until 23 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L41 URV done?
L41 URV was recorded at 143,233 miles at its MOT on 6 May 2026, an average of 6,559 miles a year.
Has L41 URV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L41 URV has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on L41 URV 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 L41 URV find?
L41 URV passed its latest MOT on 6 May 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside rear lower vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill; offside front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 2 more.

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