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Ford Focus

Silver · Diesel · 2013 · 1,560 cc

L45 WHWMOT history

L45 WHW is a silver diesel Ford Focus first used on 18 Dec 2013. Its MOT is valid until 6 Oct 2027 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 86,123 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Sept 2026.

L45 WHW silver Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Oct 2027
Mileage
86,123 mi
At MOT on 25 Sept 2026
MOT tests
14
10 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,082 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L45 WHW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
18 Dec 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L45 WHW was last recorded at 86,123 miles on 25 Sept 2026, 4,482 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
81,641 miles · 18 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
4,482 miles
Average per year
7,082 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 86,123 miles
  • 2025 – 81,641 miles
  • 2024 – 74,164 miles
  • 2023 – 64,169 miles
  • 2022 – 56,647 miles
  • 2021 – 48,535 miles
  • 2020 – 41,787 miles
  • 2019 – 31,017 miles
  • 2018 – 23,767 miles
  • 2017 – 19,039 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,123 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Horn not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

14 tests since 5 Apr 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,123 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    86,123 miles
    Test number
    830647982902

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail86,123 miles (+4,482)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,123 miles
    Test number
    954472302738
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass81,641 miles (+7,477)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    81,641 miles
    Test number
    405607477222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass74,164 miles (+9,995)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    74,164 miles
    Test number
    493311431733
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass64,169 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    64,169 miles
    Test number
    471096933662
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail64,164 miles (+7,517)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,164 miles
    Test number
    951751471545
    • DangerousExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass56,647 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    56,647 miles
    Test number
    940457661987
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  8. Fail56,646 miles (+8,111)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,646 miles
    Test number
    884337570292
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  9. Pass48,535 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    48,535 miles
    Test number
    667947713600
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail48,533 miles (+6,746)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,533 miles
    Test number
    558325630623
    • DangerousFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass41,787 miles (+10,770)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    41,787 miles
    Test number
    867289655473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass31,017 miles (+7,250)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    31,017 miles
    Test number
    479526242308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass23,767 miles (+4,728)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    23,767 miles
    Test number
    764190374335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass19,039 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    19,039 miles
    Test number
    303893758624
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L45 WHW

Does L45 WHW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L45 WHW is valid until 6 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L45 WHW?
The MOT on L45 WHW is valid until 6 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L45 WHW done?
L45 WHW was recorded at 86,123 miles at its MOT on 25 Sept 2026, an average of 7,082 miles a year.
Has L45 WHW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L45 WHW has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on L45 WHW 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 WHW find?
L45 WHW passed its latest MOT on 25 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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