Ford Focus
Blue · Petrol · 2012 · 1,999 cc
L55 TAWMOT history
L55 TAW is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 21 Nov 2012. Its MOT is valid until 20 Feb 2027 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 99,761 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 20 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 99,761 mi
- At MOT on 13 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 16
- 11 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 7,477 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L55 TAW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Focus
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,999 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 21 Nov 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 20 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L55 TAW was last recorded at 99,761 miles on 13 Feb 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Feb 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 99,759 miles · 10 Feb 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 2 miles
- Average per year
- 7,477 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 99,761 miles
- 2025 – 96,364 miles
- 2024 – 91,659 miles
- 2023 – 85,490 miles
- 2022 – 79,486 miles
- 2021 – 74,934 miles
- 2020 – 69,889 miles
- 2019 – 59,086 miles
- 2017 – 41,442 miles
- 2016 – 28,792 miles
- 2015 – 23,082 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass99,761 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.
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Full MOT history
16 tests since 12 Nov 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass99,761 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 99,761 miles
- Test number
- 117247048716
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail99,759 miles (+3,395)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,759 miles
- Test number
- 897636999709
- MajorCentral Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
- MajorCentral Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases where cat pipe meets centre silencer at flange (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Pass96,364 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 96,364 miles
- Test number
- 650243614779
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Fail96,364 miles (+4,705)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,364 miles
- Test number
- 722558141562
- Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass91,659 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 91,659 miles
- Test number
- 456303185812
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear heat shield loose
Fail91,658 miles (+6,168)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,658 miles
- Test number
- 895859501011
- MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear heat shield loose
Pass85,490 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 85,490 miles
- Test number
- 554261901403
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail85,490 miles (+6,004)4 major1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,490 miles
- Test number
- 127768127630
- MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Pass79,486 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 79,486 miles
- Test number
- 341687227710
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fail79,483 miles (+4,549)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,483 miles
- Test number
- 834533835246
- DangerousRear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass74,934 miles (+5,045)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 74,934 miles
- Test number
- 770135025608
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Pass69,889 miles (+10,803)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 69,889 miles
- Test number
- 561198096090
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass59,086 miles (+17,644)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 59,086 miles
- Test number
- 508630829096
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass41,442 miles (+12,650)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 41,442 miles
- Test number
- 301325779887
- AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges both fronts (4.1.E.1)
Pass28,792 miles (+5,710)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 28,792 miles
- Test number
- 651111002681
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,082 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 23,082 miles
- Test number
- 171596588480
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about L55 TAW
- Does L55 TAW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L55 TAW is valid until 20 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L55 TAW?
- The MOT on L55 TAW is valid until 20 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L55 TAW done?
- L55 TAW was recorded at 99,761 miles at its MOT on 13 Feb 2026, an average of 7,477 miles a year.
- Has L55 TAW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L55 TAW has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Feb 2026.
- Has the mileage on L55 TAW 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 TAW find?
- L55 TAW passed its latest MOT on 13 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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