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Ford Focus

Silver · Petrol · 2011 · 1,596 cc

L4 SWVMOT history

L4 SWV is a silver petrol Ford Focus first used on 27 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 12 Nov 2026 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 126,147 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Nov 2025.

L4 SWV silver Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Nov 2026
Mileage
126,147 mi
At MOT on 13 Nov 2025
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,137 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L4 SWV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
27 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L4 SWV was last recorded at 126,147 miles on 13 Nov 2025, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,144 miles · 10 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
8,137 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 126,147 miles
  • 2024 – 115,660 miles
  • 2023 – 104,411 miles
  • 2022 – 93,084 miles
  • 2021 – 82,814 miles
  • 2020 – 73,058 miles
  • 2019 – 59,000 miles
  • 2018 – 56,014 miles
  • 2017 – 53,535 miles
  • 2016 – 51,617 miles
  • 2015 – 47,822 miles
  • 2014 – 35,280 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,147 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

16 tests since 13 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,147 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    126,147 miles
    Test number
    580104240877
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail126,144 miles (+10,484)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,144 miles
    Test number
    372717545106
    • MajorCentral Front Lower Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Direction indicator incorrect colour both. (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass115,660 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    115,660 miles
    Test number
    129545049957
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail115,660 miles (+11,249)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,660 miles
    Test number
    469086536148
    • MajorFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both rear front suspension bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass104,411 miles (+11,327)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    104,411 miles
    Test number
    548113330468
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass93,084 miles (+10,270)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    93,084 miles
    Test number
    762161841419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass82,814 miles (+9,756)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    82,814 miles
    Test number
    245084882953
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass73,058 miles (+14,058)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    73,058 miles
    Test number
    769675531362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass59,000 miles (+2,986)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    59,000 miles
    Test number
    843955334374
    • AdvisoryVehicle fitted with under body trays obscuring underside from inspection

  10. Pass56,014 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    56,014 miles
    Test number
    666672932423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail56,014 miles (+2,479)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,014 miles
    Test number
    447661466088
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  12. Pass53,535 miles (+1,918)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    53,535 miles
    Test number
    436447597692
    • AdvisoryCuts in offside front tyre sidewall

  13. Pass51,617 miles (+3,795)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    51,617 miles
    Test number
    595463496645

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass47,822 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2016
    Odometer
    47,822 miles
    Test number
    648526845125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail47,822 miles (+12,542)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,822 miles
    Test number
    825396245141
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  16. Pass35,280 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    35,280 miles
    Test number
    857836354261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L4 SWV

Does L4 SWV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L4 SWV is valid until 12 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L4 SWV?
The MOT on L4 SWV is valid until 12 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L4 SWV done?
L4 SWV was recorded at 126,147 miles at its MOT on 13 Nov 2025, an average of 8,137 miles a year.
Has L4 SWV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L4 SWV has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on L4 SWV 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 SWV find?
L4 SWV passed its latest MOT on 13 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: rear coil spring corroded both.; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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