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Ford Focus

Black · Diesel · 2014 · 1,997 cc

L4 VKNMOT history

L4 VKN is a black diesel Ford Focus first used on 31 Mar 2014. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jul 2027 and it has passed 10 of 15 MOT tests, with 87,380 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jun 2026.

L4 VKN black Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Jul 2027
Mileage
87,380 mi
At MOT on 29 Jun 2026
MOT tests
15
10 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,518 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L4 VKN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
31 Mar 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L4 VKN was last recorded at 87,380 miles on 29 Jun 2026, 22 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,358 miles · 26 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
22 miles
Average per year
5,518 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 87,380 miles
  • 2025 – 82,428 miles
  • 2024 – 76,325 miles
  • 2023 – 68,864 miles
  • 2022 – 65,148 miles
  • 2021 – 60,859 miles
  • 2020 – 56,694 miles
  • 2019 – 51,198 miles
  • 2018 – 43,172 miles
  • 2017 – 36,650 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,380 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both Sides (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

15 tests since 19 Apr 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,380 miles (+22)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    87,380 miles
    Test number
    187920873739
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both Sides (5.3.2 (d))

  2. Fail87,358 miles (+4,930)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,358 miles
    Test number
    199301900507
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both Sides (5.3.2 (d))

  3. Pass82,428 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    82,428 miles
    Test number
    972211661931
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail82,428 miles (+6,103)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,428 miles
    Test number
    620615582139
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm Inner & Outer (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass76,325 miles (+7,461)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    76,325 miles
    Test number
    407238799050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass68,864 miles (+3,716)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    68,864 miles
    Test number
    184996164017
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass65,148 miles (+4,289)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    65,148 miles
    Test number
    959089688833
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass60,859 miles (+4,165)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    60,859 miles
    Test number
    349240299141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass56,694 miles (+5,496)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    56,694 miles
    Test number
    390758641041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass51,198 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    51,198 miles
    Test number
    159848243929
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Fail51,198 miles (+8,026)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,198 miles
    Test number
    420110245287
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  12. Pass43,172 miles (+383)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    43,172 miles
    Test number
    767141282558
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Fail42,789 miles (+6,139)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,789 miles
    Test number
    619247530979
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass36,650 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    36,650 miles
    Test number
    656230056218
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  15. Fail36,650 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,650 miles
    Test number
    304328105242
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Questions about L4 VKN

Does L4 VKN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L4 VKN is valid until 16 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L4 VKN?
The MOT on L4 VKN is valid until 16 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L4 VKN done?
L4 VKN was recorded at 87,380 miles at its MOT on 29 Jun 2026, an average of 5,518 miles a year.
Has L4 VKN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L4 VKN has failed 5 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on L4 VKN 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 VKN find?
L4 VKN passed its latest MOT on 29 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: rear shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides.

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