Ford Focus
Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,596 cc
L4 VSXMOT history
L4 VSX is a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 26 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 27 Oct 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 94,618 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 27 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 94,618 mi
- At MOT on 30 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 17
- 12 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 4,672 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L4 VSX
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Focus
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,596 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 26 Jun 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 27 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 30 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L4 VSX was last recorded at 94,618 miles on 30 Sept 2026, 5,062 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 89,556 miles · 28 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,062 miles
- Average per year
- 4,672 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 94,618 miles
- 2025 – 89,556 miles
- 2024 – 80,845 miles
- 2023 – 73,253 miles
- 2022 – 65,625 miles
- 2021 – 58,213 miles
- 2020 – 53,497 miles
- 2019 – 43,868 miles
- 2018 – 36,614 miles
- 2017 – 29,296 miles
- 2012 – 26,408 miles
- 2011 – 22,720 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass94,618 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
17 tests since 11 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass94,618 miles (+5,062)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 94,618 miles
- Test number
- 835785988528
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,556 miles (+8,711)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 89,556 miles
- Test number
- 249555611518
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass80,845 miles (+7,592)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 80,845 miles
- Test number
- 846575062449
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,253 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 73,253 miles
- Test number
- 122626402359
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail73,253 miles (+7,628)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,253 miles
- Test number
- 125501682239
- MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Pass65,625 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 65,625 miles
- Test number
- 998911002454
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail65,624 miles (+7,411)4 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,624 miles
- Test number
- 403488796146
- MajorExhaust system insecure bracket near tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass58,213 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 58,213 miles
- Test number
- 488794622703
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on the inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
Fail58,213 miles (+4,716)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,213 miles
- Test number
- 678908662590
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on the inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
Pass53,497 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 53,497 miles
- Test number
- 197327984628
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail53,497 miles (+9,629)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,497 miles
- Test number
- 984046191642
- MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working In Mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass43,868 miles (+7,254)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 43,868 miles
- Test number
- 177652597926
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn uneven inner edge
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass36,614 miles (+7,318)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 36,614 miles
- Test number
- 166710503979
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,296 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 29,296 miles
- Test number
- 448050367155
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail29,296 miles (+2,888)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 29,296 miles
- Test number
- 850222542556
- FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed on outer shoulder (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed on outer shoulder (4.1.D.1b)
Pass26,408 miles (+3,688)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 26,408 miles
- Test number
- 245761582152
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,720 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2012
- Odometer
- 22,720 miles
- Test number
- 126141731150
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L4 VSX
- Does L4 VSX currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L4 VSX is valid until 27 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L4 VSX?
- The MOT on L4 VSX is valid until 27 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L4 VSX done?
- L4 VSX was recorded at 94,618 miles at its MOT on 30 Sept 2026, an average of 4,672 miles a year.
- Has L4 VSX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L4 VSX has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Oct 2023.
- Has the mileage on L4 VSX 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 VSX find?
- L4 VSX passed its latest MOT on 30 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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