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Black · Diesel · 2017 · 1,997 cc

L55 UGSMOT history

L55 UGS is a black diesel Ford Focus first used on 24 Mar 2017. Its MOT expired on 13 Oct 2026 and it has passed 7 of 9 MOT tests, with 97,257 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2025.

L55 UGS black Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 13 Oct 2026
Mileage
97,257 mi
At MOT on 14 Oct 2025
MOT tests
9
7 passed · 2 failed
Per year
12,380 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L55 UGS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2017
First used
24 Mar 2017
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L55 UGS was last recorded at 97,257 miles on 14 Oct 2025, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,255 miles · 9 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
12,380 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 97,257 miles
  • 2024 – 78,166 miles
  • 2023 – 67,847 miles
  • 2022 – 58,624 miles
  • 2021 – 40,582 miles
  • 2020 – 28,179 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,257 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (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, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

9 tests since 16 Mar 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,257 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    97,257 miles
    Test number
    352972717418
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Fail97,255 miles (+7,149)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,255 miles
    Test number
    107857333504
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass90,106 miles (+11,940)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    90,106 miles
    Test number
    753382212696
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear to inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass78,166 miles (+10,319)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    78,166 miles
    Test number
    284692681017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass67,847 miles (+9,223)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    67,847 miles
    Test number
    365148353279
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight corrosion on disc surface. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight corrosion on disc surface. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight corrosion on disc surface. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight corrosion on disc surface. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass58,624 miles (+18,042)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    58,624 miles
    Test number
    297601749827
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  7. Pass40,582 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    40,582 miles
    Test number
    202129537524
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Fail40,581 miles (+12,402)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,581 miles
    Test number
    610124262372
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass28,179 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    28,179 miles
    Test number
    527813399946
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Questions about L55 UGS

Does L55 UGS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L55 UGS expired on 13 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L55 UGS?
The MOT on L55 UGS expired on 13 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L55 UGS done?
L55 UGS was recorded at 97,257 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2025, an average of 12,380 miles a year.
Has L55 UGS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L55 UGS has failed 2 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on L55 UGS 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 UGS find?
L55 UGS passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.

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