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Ford Focus

Silver · Diesel · 2013 · 1,560 cc

L4 DSVMOT history

L4 DSV is a silver diesel Ford Focus first used on 29 Jan 2013. Its MOT is valid until 1 Feb 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 118,344 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jan 2026.

L4 DSV silver Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Feb 2027
Mileage
118,344 mi
At MOT on 21 Jan 2026
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
9,565 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L4 DSV
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
29 Jan 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L4 DSV was last recorded at 118,344 miles on 21 Jan 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,344 miles · 20 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
9,565 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 118,344 miles
  • 2025 – 112,523 miles
  • 2024 – 104,415 miles
  • 2022 – 95,368 miles
  • 2021 – 85,559 miles
  • 2020 – 77,270 miles
  • 2019 – 70,006 miles
  • 2018 – 57,869 miles
  • 2017 – 46,054 miles
  • 2016 – 32,350 miles
  • 2015 – 21,062 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,344 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyreRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryCoolant level lowRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

14 tests since 20 Nov 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,344 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    118,344 miles
    Test number
    408790512019
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low
  2. Fail118,344 miles (+5,821)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,344 miles
    Test number
    223117978666
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low
  3. Pass112,523 miles (+8,108)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    112,523 miles
    Test number
    904334114944
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass104,415 miles (+7)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    104,415 miles
    Test number
    478980317326
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Fail104,408 miles (+9,040)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,408 miles
    Test number
    717452054337
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass95,368 miles (+9,809)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    95,368 miles
    Test number
    691464522159
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass85,559 miles (+8,289)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    85,559 miles
    Test number
    632460655128
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass77,270 miles (+7,264)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    77,270 miles
    Test number
    412629485564

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass70,006 miles (+12,137)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    70,006 miles
    Test number
    371537783855

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass57,869 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    57,869 miles
    Test number
    247581475991
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  11. Fail57,869 miles (+11,815)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,869 miles
    Test number
    674844401303
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour Showing White (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  12. Pass46,054 miles (+13,704)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    46,054 miles
    Test number
    924390463800
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  13. Pass32,350 miles (+11,288)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    32,350 miles
    Test number
    137612783518
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads low
  14. Pass21,062 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    21,062 miles
    Test number
    300396404056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L4 DSV

Does L4 DSV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L4 DSV is valid until 1 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L4 DSV?
The MOT on L4 DSV is valid until 1 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L4 DSV done?
L4 DSV was recorded at 118,344 miles at its MOT on 21 Jan 2026, an average of 9,565 miles a year.
Has L4 DSV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L4 DSV has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on L4 DSV 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 L4 DSV find?
L4 DSV passed its latest MOT on 21 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front nail in tyre; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; coolant level low.

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