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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 2018 · 1,496 cc

L4 VABMOT history

L4 VAB is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 29 Sept 2018. Its MOT is valid until 28 Sept 2027 and it has passed 6 of 6 MOT tests, with 29,845 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Sept 2026.

L4 VAB blue Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Sept 2027
Mileage
29,845 mi
At MOT on 21 Sept 2026
MOT tests
6
6 passed · 0 failed
Per year
2,849 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L4 VAB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,496 cc
Year of manufacture
2018
First used
29 Sept 2018
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L4 VAB was last recorded at 29,845 miles on 21 Sept 2026, 1,995 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
27,850 miles · 25 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,995 miles
Average per year
2,849 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 29,845 miles
  • 2025 – 27,850 miles
  • 2024 – 24,860 miles
  • 2023 – 22,581 miles
  • 2022 – 20,001 miles
  • 2021 – 15,453 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass29,845 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Camber arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Camber arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryUnder trays and covers fitted

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

6 tests since 2 Sept 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass29,845 miles (+1,995)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    29,845 miles
    Test number
    878872909259
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Camber arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Camber arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and covers fitted

  2. Pass27,850 miles (+2,990)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    27,850 miles
    Test number
    230765293799

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass24,860 miles (+2,279)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    24,860 miles
    Test number
    825445243856
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy baffles rattling in rear exhaust section (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass22,581 miles (+2,580)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    22,581 miles
    Test number
    647433490136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass20,001 miles (+4,548)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    20,001 miles
    Test number
    923195517660
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  6. Pass15,453 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    15,453 miles
    Test number
    457625057876

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L4 VAB

Does L4 VAB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L4 VAB is valid until 28 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L4 VAB?
The MOT on L4 VAB is valid until 28 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L4 VAB done?
L4 VAB was recorded at 29,845 miles at its MOT on 21 Sept 2026, an average of 2,849 miles a year.
Has L4 VAB ever failed its MOT?
No. L4 VAB has passed all 6 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on L4 VAB 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 VAB find?
L4 VAB passed its latest MOT on 21 Sept 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside rear lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement camber arm; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside rear lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement camber arm, and 2 more.

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