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Ford Focus

Grey · Diesel · 2010 · 1,560 cc

L4 EPJMOT history

L4 EPJ is a grey diesel Ford Focus first used on 9 Mar 2010. Its MOT is valid until 12 Oct 2027 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 123,694 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2026.

L4 EPJ grey Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Oct 2027
Mileage
123,694 mi
At MOT on 13 Oct 2026
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,310 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L4 EPJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
9 Mar 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L4 EPJ was last recorded at 123,694 miles on 13 Oct 2026, 6,170 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,524 miles · 22 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
6,170 miles
Average per year
6,310 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 123,694 miles
  • 2025 – 117,524 miles
  • 2024 – 109,575 miles
  • 2023 – 102,800 miles
  • 2022 – 98,173 miles
  • 2021 – 92,920 miles
  • 2020 – 90,803 miles
  • 2019 – 87,413 miles
  • 2018 – 81,711 miles
  • 2017 – 76,981 miles
  • 2016 – 69,677 miles
  • 2015 – 61,785 miles
  • 2014 – 49,826 miles
  • 2013 – 38,173 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,694 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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Wipers smeary

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

20 tests since 25 Mar 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,694 miles (+6,170)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    123,694 miles
    Test number
    696161631418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass117,524 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    117,524 miles
    Test number
    143343566690

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail117,519 miles (+7,944)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,519 miles
    Test number
    787993512308
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Hole in outer sill middle (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass109,575 miles (+6,775)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    109,575 miles
    Test number
    755894536495
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass102,800 miles (+4,627)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    102,800 miles
    Test number
    772402696098
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass98,173 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    98,173 miles
    Test number
    752750481366
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Fail98,173 miles (+5,253)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,173 miles
    Test number
    319991466149
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Pass92,920 miles (+2,117)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    92,920 miles
    Test number
    248734985523
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass90,803 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    90,803 miles
    Test number
    566515272715
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWipers smeary

  10. Fail90,803 miles (+3,390)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,803 miles
    Test number
    941892016088
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWipers smeary

  11. Pass87,413 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    87,413 miles
    Test number
    898643602637
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  12. Fail87,413 miles (+5,702)2 dangerous4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,413 miles
    Test number
    690853812286
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn bits missing from inside face (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  13. Pass81,711 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    81,711 miles
    Test number
    814444549696

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail81,711 miles (+4,730)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,711 miles
    Test number
    812909193282
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  15. Pass76,981 miles (+7,304)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    76,981 miles
    Test number
    752691982533
    • 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)

  16. Pass69,677 miles (+7,892)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    69,677 miles
    Test number
    538880826266
    • 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)

  17. Pass61,785 miles (+11,959)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    61,785 miles
    Test number
    148079575451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass49,826 miles (+11,653)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    49,826 miles
    Test number
    639764484049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail38,173 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,173 miles
    Test number
    396964783034
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  20. Pass38,173 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    38,173 miles
    Test number
    799714483022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L4 EPJ

Does L4 EPJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L4 EPJ is valid until 12 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L4 EPJ?
The MOT on L4 EPJ is valid until 12 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L4 EPJ done?
L4 EPJ was recorded at 123,694 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2026, an average of 6,310 miles a year.
Has L4 EPJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L4 EPJ has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on L4 EPJ 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 EPJ find?
L4 EPJ passed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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