Ford Focus
Grey · Diesel · 2017 · 1,499 cc
L50 BALMOT history
L50 BAL is a grey diesel Ford Focus first used on 28 Dec 2017. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jul 2027 and it has passed 7 of 12 MOT tests, with 86,409 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 5 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 86,409 mi
- At MOT on 6 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 12
- 7 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 8,335 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L50 BAL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Focus
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,499 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2017
- First used
- 28 Dec 2017
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 5 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L50 BAL was last recorded at 86,409 miles on 6 Jul 2026, 6,645 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jun 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 79,764 miles · 30 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 6,645 miles
- Average per year
- 8,335 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 86,409 miles
- 2025 – 79,764 miles
- 2024 – 70,208 miles
- 2023 – 65,049 miles
- 2022 – 54,902 miles
- 2021 – 47,027 miles
- 2020 – 39,493 miles
What the latest MOT found
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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid
Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
12 tests since 18 Nov 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass86,409 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 86,409 miles
- Test number
- 282757004986
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail86,409 miles (+6,645)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,409 miles
- Test number
- 966860306581
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Pass79,764 miles (+9,556)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 79,764 miles
- Test number
- 291590052568
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,208 miles (+5,159)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 70,208 miles
- Test number
- 947427297393
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass65,049 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 65,049 miles
- Test number
- 104465192594
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail65,049 miles (+10,147)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,049 miles
- Test number
- 806735622931
- MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass54,902 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 54,902 miles
- Test number
- 806728741506
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail54,902 miles (+7,875)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,902 miles
- Test number
- 824167240985
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass47,027 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 47,027 miles
- Test number
- 630145857861
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fail47,026 miles (+7,533)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,026 miles
- Test number
- 828366910393
- DangerousNearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
Pass39,493 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 39,493 miles
- Test number
- 717183779530
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail39,493 miles1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,493 miles
- Test number
- 119955323394
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Questions about L50 BAL
- Does L50 BAL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L50 BAL is valid until 5 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L50 BAL?
- The MOT on L50 BAL is valid until 5 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L50 BAL done?
- L50 BAL was recorded at 86,409 miles at its MOT on 6 Jul 2026, an average of 8,335 miles a year.
- Has L50 BAL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L50 BAL has failed 5 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jul 2026.
- Has the mileage on L50 BAL 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 L50 BAL find?
- L50 BAL passed its latest MOT on 6 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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