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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 1,798 cc

L4 OWOMOT history

L4 OWO is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 27 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 29 May 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 115,875 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 May 2026.

L4 OWO blue Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 May 2027
Mileage
115,875 mi
At MOT on 22 May 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,796 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L4 OWO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,798 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
27 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 May 2027
Latest MOT test
22 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L4 OWO was last recorded at 115,875 miles on 22 May 2026, 6,796 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,079 miles · 30 May 2025
Between the last two tests
6,796 miles
Average per year
5,796 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 115,875 miles
  • 2025 – 109,079 miles
  • 2024 – 104,513 miles
  • 2023 – 101,014 miles
  • 2022 – 99,443 miles
  • 2021 – 96,873 miles
  • 2020 – 93,978 miles
  • 2019 – 91,034 miles
  • 2018 – 87,824 miles
  • 2017 – 82,928 miles
  • 2016 – 77,473 miles
  • 2015 – 67,095 miles
  • 2014 – 57,953 miles
  • 2013 – 47,465 miles
  • 2012 – 38,060 miles
  • 2011 – 27,991 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,875 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.

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2018

  • Rear exhaust bracket broken

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

Full MOT history

22 tests since 24 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,875 miles (+6,796)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2027
    Odometer
    115,875 miles
    Test number
    794736846879

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass109,079 miles (+4,566)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2026
    Odometer
    109,079 miles
    Test number
    779495525685

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass104,513 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    104,513 miles
    Test number
    596266982850

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail104,513 miles (+3,499)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,513 miles
    Test number
    268107804587
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass101,014 miles (+1,571)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    101,014 miles
    Test number
    394612594737
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOSR brake shows signs of a previous brake bind
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass99,443 miles (+2,570)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    99,443 miles
    Test number
    293575239357
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

  7. Pass96,873 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    96,873 miles
    Test number
    554280707183
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive rack switch (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (10/16 (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail96,873 miles (+2,895)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,873 miles
    Test number
    654680481949
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive rack switch (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (10/16 (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass93,978 miles (+2,944)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    93,978 miles
    Test number
    527539794568
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass91,034 miles (+3,210)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    91,034 miles
    Test number
    242834859386
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust hanger is broken but exhaust is supported and secure

  11. Pass87,824 miles (+4,896)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    87,824 miles
    Test number
    728699630226
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust bracket broken

  12. Pass82,928 miles (+41)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    82,928 miles
    Test number
    350833841382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail82,887 miles (+5,414)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,887 miles
    Test number
    663054951296
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass77,473 miles (+108)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    77,473 miles
    Test number
    553844125418
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering rack has a slight misting of oil

  15. Fail77,365 miles (+10,270)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,365 miles
    Test number
    276730066816
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering rack has a slight misting of oil
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust bracket broken

  16. Pass67,095 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    67,095 miles
    Test number
    819800275075
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Fail67,093 miles (+9,140)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,093 miles
    Test number
    186820275009
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Pass57,953 miles (+10,488)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    57,953 miles
    Test number
    617672874011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass47,465 miles (+9,405)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    47,465 miles
    Test number
    679493473057
    • NoteFront brake pads/discs wearing thin
    • NoteRear brake pads/discs wearing thin

  20. Pass38,060 miles (+37)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    38,060 miles
    Test number
    387910682064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail38,023 miles (+10,032)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,023 miles
    Test number
    725569172028
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass27,991 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    27,991 miles
    Test number
    389163281072
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L4 OWO

Does L4 OWO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L4 OWO is valid until 29 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L4 OWO?
The MOT on L4 OWO is valid until 29 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 OWO done?
L4 OWO was recorded at 115,875 miles at its MOT on 22 May 2026, an average of 5,796 miles a year.
Has L4 OWO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L4 OWO has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on L4 OWO 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 OWO find?
L4 OWO passed its latest MOT on 22 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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