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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 2006 · 2,521 cc

L4 FOCMOT history

L4 FOC is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 6 May 2006. Its MOT is valid until 6 May 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 197,760 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 May 2026.

L4 FOC blue Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 May 2027
Mileage
197,760 mi
At MOT on 7 May 2026
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,258 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L4 FOC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,521 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
6 May 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 May 2027
Latest MOT test
7 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L4 FOC was last recorded at 197,760 miles on 7 May 2026, 7,867 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
189,893 miles · 23 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
7,867 miles
Average per year
7,258 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 197,760 miles
  • 2024 – 189,893 miles
  • 2023 – 186,612 miles
  • 2022 – 178,674 miles
  • 2021 – 178,202 miles
  • 2019 – 168,155 miles
  • 2018 – 160,434 miles
  • 2017 – 157,940 miles
  • 2016 – 147,914 miles
  • 2015 – 145,785 miles
  • 2014 – 143,309 miles
  • 2013 – 133,982 miles
  • 2012 – 117,618 miles
  • 2011 – 103,079 miles
  • 2010 – 87,639 miles
  • 2009 – 74,964 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass197,760 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

23 tests since 18 Apr 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass197,760 miles (+7,867)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2027
    Odometer
    197,760 miles
    Test number
    910044164351
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass189,893 miles (+3,281)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    189,893 miles
    Test number
    482258309416
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass186,612 miles (+7,938)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    186,612 miles
    Test number
    957796498790

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass178,674 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    178,674 miles
    Test number
    616367549162
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Fail178,674 miles (+472)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,674 miles
    Test number
    861342002093
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass178,202 miles (+10,047)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    178,202 miles
    Test number
    842943748917

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass168,155 miles (+7,721)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    168,155 miles
    Test number
    915629713230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass160,434 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    160,434 miles
    Test number
    688787252708
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  9. Fail160,434 miles (+2,494)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,434 miles
    Test number
    592540783739
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  10. Pass157,940 miles (+10,026)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    157,940 miles
    Test number
    193126929626

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass147,914 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    147,914 miles
    Test number
    915144554303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail147,914 miles (+2,129)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,914 miles
    Test number
    988652973856
    • FailureEmissions not tested excessive blowing (7.3.A.1)

  13. Pass145,785 miles (+2,476)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    145,785 miles
    Test number
    796877355120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass143,309 miles (+9,327)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    143,309 miles
    Test number
    735354064115
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass133,982 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2014
    Odometer
    133,982 miles
    Test number
    868467833139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail133,982 miles (+16,364)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,982 miles
    Test number
    739727633197
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass117,618 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2013
    Odometer
    117,618 miles
    Test number
    795175512172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail117,618 miles (+14,539)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,618 miles
    Test number
    705544512160
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  19. Pass103,079 miles (+15,440)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2012
    Odometer
    103,079 miles
    Test number
    288390931447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass87,639 miles (+12,675)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2011
    Odometer
    87,639 miles
    Test number
    190772230148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail74,964 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,964 miles
    Test number
    484731949106
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  22. Pass74,964 miles (+961)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2010
    Odometer
    74,964 miles
    Test number
    522551849166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass74,003 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2010
    Odometer
    74,003 miles
    Test number
    741248709130
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about L4 FOC

Does L4 FOC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L4 FOC is valid until 6 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L4 FOC?
The MOT on L4 FOC is valid until 6 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L4 FOC done?
L4 FOC was recorded at 197,760 miles at its MOT on 7 May 2026, an average of 7,258 miles a year.
Has L4 FOC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L4 FOC has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on L4 FOC 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 FOC find?
L4 FOC passed its latest MOT on 7 May 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear inner suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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