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Ford Focus

Silver · Diesel · 2014 · 1,997 cc

L55 MWAMOT history

L55 MWA is a silver diesel Ford Focus first used on 13 May 2014. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jun 2027 and it has passed 10 of 15 MOT tests, with 159,920 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jun 2026.

L55 MWA silver Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Focus, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 6 Jun 2027
Mileage
159,920 mi
At MOT on 5 Jun 2026
MOT tests
15
10 passed · 5 failed
Per year
11,977 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L55 MWA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
13 May 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L55 MWA was last recorded at 159,920 miles on 5 Jun 2026, 13,961 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
145,959 miles · 28 May 2025
Between the last two tests
13,961 miles
Average per year
11,977 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 159,920 miles
  • 2025 – 145,959 miles
  • 2024 – 135,695 miles
  • 2023 – 125,343 miles
  • 2022 – 116,651 miles
  • 2021 – 106,240 miles
  • 2020 – 95,272 miles
  • 2019 – 84,360 miles
  • 2018 – 68,240 miles
  • 2017 – 50,860 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,920 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint at back box (6.1.2 (a))

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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • All suspension is corroded and bushes are perished

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Exhaust is corroded and front ex mount is highly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

15 tests since 27 Apr 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass159,920 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    159,920 miles
    Test number
    179744516864
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint at back box (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Fail159,920 miles (+13,961)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,920 miles
    Test number
    109311329289
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint at back box (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass145,959 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    145,959 miles
    Test number
    718050274943
    • AdvisoryAll suspension is corroded and bushes are perished
    • AdvisoryExhaust is corroded and front mounting is highly corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail145,959 miles (+10,264)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,959 miles
    Test number
    391535090546
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll suspension is corroded and bushes are perished
    • AdvisoryExhaust is corroded and front mounting is highly corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass135,695 miles (+289)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    135,695 miles
    Test number
    854300217392
    • AdvisoryAll suspension is corroded and bushes are perished
    • AdvisoryExhaust is corroded and front ex mount is highly corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail135,406 miles (+10,063)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,406 miles
    Test number
    109782557031
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Forward trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Forward trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll suspension is corroded and bushes are perished
    • AdvisoryExhaust is corroded and front ex mount is highly corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass125,343 miles (+8,692)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2024
    Odometer
    125,343 miles
    Test number
    511711344634
    • AdvisoryCovers obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Centre clamp corrosion (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass116,651 miles (+10,411)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2023
    Odometer
    116,651 miles
    Test number
    591514336597
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn & corroded
    • AdvisoryHandbrake cables corroded at caliper

  9. Pass106,240 miles (+10,968)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2022
    Odometer
    106,240 miles
    Test number
    833714809346
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scoring (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront pads slight modification ??
    • AdvisoryEngine bay covers and under covers fitted obscuring some components

  10. Pass95,272 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2021
    Odometer
    95,272 miles
    Test number
    539558731282
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

  11. Fail95,272 miles (+10,912)2 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,272 miles
    Test number
    544961309706
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

  12. Pass84,360 miles (+16,120)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    84,360 miles
    Test number
    120962681913
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

  13. Pass68,240 miles (+17,380)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2019
    Odometer
    68,240 miles
    Test number
    676560258692
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

  14. Pass50,860 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2018
    Odometer
    50,860 miles
    Test number
    669331447645
    • AdvisoryRear Rear Reflectors missing

  15. Fail50,858 miles2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,858 miles
    Test number
    554710432944
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Rear Reflectors missing

Questions about L55 MWA

Does L55 MWA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L55 MWA is valid until 6 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L55 MWA?
The MOT on L55 MWA is valid until 6 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L55 MWA done?
L55 MWA was recorded at 159,920 miles at its MOT on 5 Jun 2026, an average of 11,977 miles a year.
Has L55 MWA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L55 MWA has failed 5 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on L55 MWA 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 MWA find?
L55 MWA passed its latest MOT on 5 Jun 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front lower anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint at back box.

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