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Ford Focus

Grey · Diesel · 2016 · 1,499 cc

L4 ESGMOT history

L4 ESG is a grey diesel Ford Focus first used on 2 Jun 2016. Its MOT is valid until 16 Nov 2027 and it has passed 8 of 10 MOT tests, with 95,361 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2026.

L4 ESG grey Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Nov 2027
Mileage
95,361 mi
At MOT on 20 Oct 2026
MOT tests
10
8 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,072 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L4 ESG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,499 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
2 Jun 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L4 ESG was last recorded at 95,361 miles on 20 Oct 2026, 6,216 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,145 miles · 15 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
6,216 miles
Average per year
7,072 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 95,361 miles
  • 2025 – 89,145 miles
  • 2024 – 81,958 miles
  • 2023 – 76,275 miles
  • 2022 – 70,467 miles
  • 2021 – 64,671 miles
  • 2020 – 56,244 miles
  • 2019 – 42,209 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,361 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

10 tests since 15 Apr 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,361 miles (+6,216)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    95,361 miles
    Test number
    703239217620
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass89,145 miles (+7,187)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    89,145 miles
    Test number
    646864596013
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass81,958 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    81,958 miles
    Test number
    869733332628
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail81,952 miles (+5,677)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,952 miles
    Test number
    365826199070
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass76,275 miles (+5,808)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    76,275 miles
    Test number
    166532744802

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass70,467 miles (+5,796)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    70,467 miles
    Test number
    143959153325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass64,671 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    64,671 miles
    Test number
    900572178920

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail64,671 miles (+8,427)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,671 miles
    Test number
    666300754494
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  9. Pass56,244 miles (+14,035)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    56,244 miles
    Test number
    458692952174
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak covers fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass42,209 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    42,209 miles
    Test number
    624665126408
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Questions about L4 ESG

Does L4 ESG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L4 ESG is valid until 16 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on L4 ESG?
The MOT on L4 ESG is valid until 16 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L4 ESG done?
L4 ESG was recorded at 95,361 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2026, an average of 7,072 miles a year.
Has L4 ESG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L4 ESG has failed 2 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on L4 ESG 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 ESG find?
L4 ESG passed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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