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Ford Focus

Black · Petrol · 2007 · 2,521 cc

L55 AYOMOT history

L55 AYO is a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 5 Dec 2007. Its MOT is valid until 21 May 2027 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 101,590 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 May 2026.

L55 AYO black Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 May 2027
Mileage
101,590 mi
At MOT on 22 May 2026
MOT tests
18
16 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,887 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L55 AYO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,521 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
5 Dec 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 May 2027
Latest MOT test
22 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L55 AYO was last recorded at 101,590 miles on 22 May 2026, 1,588 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
100,002 miles · 12 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1,588 miles
Average per year
4,887 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 101,590 miles
  • 2025 – 100,002 miles
  • 2024 – 97,647 miles
  • 2023 – 94,919 miles
  • 2022 – 94,171 miles
  • 2021 – 90,648 miles
  • 2020 – 84,094 miles
  • 2019 – 77,750 miles
  • 2018 – 70,380 miles
  • 2017 – 62,454 miles
  • 2016 – 48,300 miles
  • 2015 – 40,472 miles
  • 2013 – 37,869 miles
  • 2012 – 33,296 miles
  • 2011 – 28,294 miles
  • 2010 – 26,054 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,590 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn very low inside edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all rear suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor4 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Exhaust flexy section deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

18 tests since 7 Dec 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,590 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2027
    Odometer
    101,590 miles
    Test number
    697070548828
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn very low inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all rear suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail101,590 miles (+1,588)1 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,590 miles
    Test number
    854133815031
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn very low inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all rear suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass100,002 miles (+2,355)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2026
    Odometer
    100,002 miles
    Test number
    273926001477
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn very low inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass97,647 miles (+2,728)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2025
    Odometer
    97,647 miles
    Test number
    362470117315
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspenison components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass94,919 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2024
    Odometer
    94,919 miles
    Test number
    811397053845
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn very low inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail94,919 miles (+748)1 dangerous3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,919 miles
    Test number
    554875801162
    • DangerousNearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn very low inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass94,171 miles (+3,523)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    94,171 miles
    Test number
    495519978841
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass90,648 miles (+6,554)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    90,648 miles
    Test number
    663349153295
    • MinorFront Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit worn very low inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low inside egde (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass84,094 miles (+6,344)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    84,094 miles
    Test number
    111125767887
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass77,750 miles (+7,370)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    77,750 miles
    Test number
    700547548044
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexy section deteriorated
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing full inspection

  11. Pass70,380 miles (+7,926)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    70,380 miles
    Test number
    341885466474
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn/pitted (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexy section deteriorated
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing full inspection

  12. Pass62,454 miles (+14,154)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    62,454 miles
    Test number
    820400289108
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted not allowing full inspection

  13. Pass48,300 miles (+7,828)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    48,300 miles
    Test number
    515952344172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass40,472 miles (+2,603)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    40,472 miles
    Test number
    365565935041
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass37,869 miles (+4,573)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    37,869 miles
    Test number
    386881653387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass33,296 miles (+5,002)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    33,296 miles
    Test number
    407366742469
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass28,294 miles (+2,240)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    28,294 miles
    Test number
    287314341324
    • NoteFront discs worn

  18. Pass26,054 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    26,054 miles
    Test number
    171081040336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L55 AYO

Does L55 AYO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L55 AYO is valid until 21 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L55 AYO?
The MOT on L55 AYO is valid until 21 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L55 AYO done?
L55 AYO was recorded at 101,590 miles at its MOT on 22 May 2026, an average of 4,887 miles a year.
Has L55 AYO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L55 AYO has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 22 May 2026.
Has the mileage on L55 AYO 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 L55 AYO find?
L55 AYO passed its latest MOT on 22 May 2026 with 7 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn very low inside edge; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 4 more.

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