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Ford Focus

Blue · Diesel · 2010 · 1,560 cc

L55 THNMOT history

L55 THN is a blue diesel Ford Focus first used on 23 Sept 2010. Its MOT is valid until 13 Apr 2027 and it has passed 13 of 21 MOT tests, with 129,700 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Apr 2026.

L55 THN blue Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Apr 2027
Mileage
129,700 mi
At MOT on 14 Apr 2026
MOT tests
21
13 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,940 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L55 THN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
23 Sept 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L55 THN was last recorded at 129,700 miles on 14 Apr 2026, 1,173 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,527 miles · 26 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,173 miles
Average per year
6,940 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 129,700 miles
  • 2025 – 128,527 miles
  • 2023 – 127,585 miles
  • 2022 – 124,625 miles
  • 2021 – 120,138 miles
  • 2020 – 113,601 miles
  • 2019 – 106,627 miles
  • 2018 – 96,580 miles
  • 2017 – 86,034 miles
  • 2016 – 78,866 miles
  • 2015 – 67,968 miles
  • 2014 – 57,105 miles
  • 2013 – 42,069 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,700 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

21 tests since 28 Aug 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,700 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    129,700 miles
    Test number
    178488406486
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail129,700 miles (+1,173)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,700 miles
    Test number
    675419315263
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass128,527 miles (+942)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    128,527 miles
    Test number
    426318437877
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass127,585 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    127,585 miles
    Test number
    732002115250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail127,571 miles (+2,946)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,571 miles
    Test number
    284791368644
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass124,625 miles (+4,487)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    124,625 miles
    Test number
    478919361637

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass120,138 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    120,138 miles
    Test number
    814216913944
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail120,138 miles (+8)2 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,138 miles
    Test number
    612701676291
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail120,130 miles1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,130 miles
    Test number
    155748625388
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view ZONE A (3.2 (a) (i))

  10. Fail120,111 miles (+6,510)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,111 miles
    Test number
    351199967329
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view ZONE A (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass113,601 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    113,601 miles
    Test number
    749287632332
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Fail113,601 miles (+6,974)1 dangerous4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,601 miles
    Test number
    620894627282
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass106,627 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    106,627 miles
    Test number
    354158308618
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside wing mirror damaged

  14. Fail106,627 miles (+10,047)2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,627 miles
    Test number
    891435976220
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside wing mirror damaged

  15. Pass96,580 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    96,580 miles
    Test number
    682551979462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail96,580 miles (+10,546)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,580 miles
    Test number
    301765654779
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

  17. Pass86,034 miles (+7,168)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    86,034 miles
    Test number
    481208758179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass78,866 miles (+10,898)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    78,866 miles
    Test number
    166017664135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass67,968 miles (+10,863)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    67,968 miles
    Test number
    168571665229
    • AdvisoryFront and rear discs in a rusty condition

  20. Pass57,105 miles (+15,036)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    57,105 miles
    Test number
    439292634240
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly lipped on inner faces
    • NoteN/s/r tyre wearing unevenly on outer edge

  21. Pass42,069 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    42,069 miles
    Test number
    508870343242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L55 THN

Does L55 THN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L55 THN is valid until 13 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L55 THN?
The MOT on L55 THN is valid until 13 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L55 THN done?
L55 THN was recorded at 129,700 miles at its MOT on 14 Apr 2026, an average of 6,940 miles a year.
Has L55 THN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L55 THN has failed 8 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on L55 THN 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 THN find?
L55 THN passed its latest MOT on 14 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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