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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,988 cc

L4 FRSMOT history

L4 FRS is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 13 Oct 2003. Its MOT is valid until 10 Aug 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 217,002 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Aug 2026.

L4 FRS blue Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Aug 2027
Mileage
217,002 mi
At MOT on 7 Aug 2026
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,016 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L4 FRS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,988 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
13 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L4 FRS was last recorded at 217,002 miles on 7 Aug 2026, 5,815 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
211,187 miles · 11 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
5,815 miles
Average per year
8,016 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 217,002 miles
  • 2025 – 211,187 miles
  • 2024 – 205,588 miles
  • 2023 – 201,274 miles
  • 2022 – 200,488 miles
  • 2015 – 190,710 miles
  • 2014 – 184,383 miles
  • 2013 – 172,785 miles
  • 2012 – 156,825 miles
  • 2011 – 144,485 miles
  • 2010 – 136,826 miles
  • 2009 – 122,680 miles
  • 2008 – 107,401 miles
  • 2007 – 85,542 miles
  • 2006 – 58,741 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass217,002 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.

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

19 tests since 9 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass217,002 miles (+5,815)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    217,002 miles
    Test number
    858087240822

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass211,187 miles (+5,599)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    211,187 miles
    Test number
    960144513892

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass205,588 miles (+4,314)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    205,588 miles
    Test number
    866363347446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass201,274 miles (+786)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    201,274 miles
    Test number
    273628307145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass200,488 miles (+9,778)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    200,488 miles
    Test number
    234870060653

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass190,710 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    190,710 miles
    Test number
    856192270976

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail190,693 miles (+6,310)2 dangerous7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,693 miles
    Test number
    470687498300
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  8. Pass184,383 miles (+11,598)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    184,383 miles
    Test number
    475205314360
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Pass172,785 miles (+15,960)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    172,785 miles
    Test number
    408102013454
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Pass156,825 miles (+12,340)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    156,825 miles
    Test number
    517240612367
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  11. Pass144,485 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    144,485 miles
    Test number
    395019101388
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  12. Fail144,485 miles (+7,659)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,485 miles
    Test number
    849979801353
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  13. Pass136,826 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    136,826 miles
    Test number
    824008200370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail136,826 miles (+14,146)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,826 miles
    Test number
    341205500396
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass122,680 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    122,680 miles
    Test number
    240056709348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail122,680 miles (+15,279)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,680 miles
    Test number
    463453609404
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

  17. Pass107,401 miles (+21,859)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    107,401 miles
    Test number
    301373418307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass85,542 miles (+26,801)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    85,542 miles
    Test number
    772362317305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass58,741 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    58,741 miles
    Test number
    452203016412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L4 FRS

Does L4 FRS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L4 FRS is valid until 10 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L4 FRS?
The MOT on L4 FRS is valid until 10 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L4 FRS done?
L4 FRS was recorded at 217,002 miles at its MOT on 7 Aug 2026, an average of 8,016 miles a year.
Has L4 FRS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L4 FRS has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Nov 2015.
Has the mileage on L4 FRS 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 FRS find?
L4 FRS passed its latest MOT on 7 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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