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Ford Focus

Black · Petrol · 2007 · 2,521 cc

L45 MUDMOT history

L45 MUD is a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 9 Jun 2007. Its MOT expired on 16 Oct 2026 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 148,531 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2025.

L45 MUD black Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 16 Oct 2026
Mileage
148,531 mi
At MOT on 17 Oct 2025
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,138 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L45 MUD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,521 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
9 Jun 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L45 MUD was last recorded at 148,531 miles on 17 Oct 2025, 33,525 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,006 miles · 24 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
33,525 miles
Average per year
8,138 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 148,531 miles
  • 2024 – 115,006 miles
  • 2020 – 106,745 miles
  • 2019 – 94,267 miles
  • 2018 – 85,597 miles
  • 2017 – 76,245 miles
  • 2016 – 70,049 miles
  • 2015 – 61,440 miles
  • 2014 – 52,614 miles
  • 2013 – 47,209 miles
  • 2012 – 33,296 miles
  • 2011 – 27,117 miles
  • 2010 – 26,992 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,531 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

19 tests since 10 Nov 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,531 miles (+33,525)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    148,531 miles
    Test number
    669552720495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass115,006 miles (+8,261)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    115,006 miles
    Test number
    180881344168
    • AdvisoryVarious suspension bushes perished
    • AdvisoryVarious underside corroding

  3. Pass106,745 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    106,745 miles
    Test number
    615585598419
    • 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))

  4. Fail106,745 miles (+12,478)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,745 miles
    Test number
    319698711913
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (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))

  5. Pass94,267 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    94,267 miles
    Test number
    669131426550
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail94,259 miles (+8,662)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,259 miles
    Test number
    116005328288
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass85,597 miles (+9,352)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2019
    Odometer
    85,597 miles
    Test number
    683526514125
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rearmost bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rearmost bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  8. Pass76,245 miles (+6,196)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2018
    Odometer
    76,245 miles
    Test number
    406439966195
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  9. Pass70,049 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    70,049 miles
    Test number
    828122264403
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  10. Fail70,046 miles (+8,606)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,046 miles
    Test number
    687783095306
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  11. Pass61,440 miles (+8,826)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    61,440 miles
    Test number
    188054965114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass52,614 miles (+5,405)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    52,614 miles
    Test number
    859333764114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail47,209 miles1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,209 miles
    Test number
    639858253137
    • Repaired at testCentre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass47,209 miles (+13,913)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    47,209 miles
    Test number
    787138253158
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass33,296 miles (+6,179)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    33,296 miles
    Test number
    885297842126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass27,117 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    27,117 miles
    Test number
    296846761494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail27,117 miles (+125)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,117 miles
    Test number
    869610161143
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  18. Pass26,992 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    26,992 miles
    Test number
    351385110340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail26,990 miles1 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,990 miles
    Test number
    762724310345
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Questions about L45 MUD

Does L45 MUD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L45 MUD expired on 16 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L45 MUD?
The MOT on L45 MUD expired on 16 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L45 MUD done?
L45 MUD was recorded at 148,531 miles at its MOT on 17 Oct 2025, an average of 8,138 miles a year.
Has L45 MUD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L45 MUD has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jun 2020.
Has the mileage on L45 MUD 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 L45 MUD find?
L45 MUD passed its latest MOT on 17 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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