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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 2006 · 1,596 cc

L5 BVYMOT history

L5 BVY is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 22 Sept 2006. Its MOT expired on 24 Mar 2024 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 97,060 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Mar 2024.

L5 BVY blue Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 24 Mar 2024
Mileage
97,060 mi
At MOT on 26 Mar 2024
MOT tests
23
14 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,687 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 BVY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
22 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
26 Mar 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

L5 BVY was last recorded at 97,060 miles on 26 Mar 2024, 952 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,108 miles · 16 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
952 miles
Average per year
5,687 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 97,060 miles
  • 2023 – 96,108 miles
  • 2022 – 92,803 miles
  • 2021 – 88,589 miles
  • 2020 – 80,750 miles
  • 2018 – 66,208 miles
  • 2017 – 56,640 miles
  • 2016 – 49,532 miles
  • 2015 – 41,089 miles
  • 2014 – 36,391 miles
  • 2013 – 29,873 miles
  • 2012 – 25,550 miles
  • 2011 – 20,685 miles
  • 2009 – 14,153 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail97,060 miles
  • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

23 tests since 27 Aug 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail97,060 miles (+952)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,060 miles
    Test number
    910280427669
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass96,108 miles (+3,305)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    96,108 miles
    Test number
    378739546156
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  3. Pass92,803 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    92,803 miles
    Test number
    960552938476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail92,803 miles (+4,214)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,803 miles
    Test number
    291293028130
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sub frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass88,589 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    88,589 miles
    Test number
    404595708330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail88,589 miles (+7,839)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,589 miles
    Test number
    820599818059
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass80,750 miles (+14,542)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    80,750 miles
    Test number
    612108183440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass66,208 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    66,208 miles
    Test number
    755518501076
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail66,208 miles (+9,568)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,208 miles
    Test number
    990414625594
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated clip missing (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass56,640 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    56,640 miles
    Test number
    212320630001
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  11. Fail56,640 miles (+7,108)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,640 miles
    Test number
    373016210568
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass49,532 miles (+3,202)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    49,532 miles
    Test number
    845731799315
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre's Bald On Edge

  13. Pass46,330 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    46,330 miles
    Test number
    702301018228
    • AdvisoryFront Discs Corroded
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake Has Slight Bind
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail46,330 miles (+5,241)3 failures4 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,330 miles
    Test number
    455411858838
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront Discs Corroded
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake Has Slight Bind
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass41,089 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    41,089 miles
    Test number
    589002525080
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteVarious Rear Bushes Deterioated

  16. Fail41,089 miles (+4,698)1 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,089 miles
    Test number
    856082325063
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteVarious Rear Bushes Deterioated

  17. Pass36,391 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    36,391 miles
    Test number
    468564724071
    • AdvisoryDirection indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteVarious suspension bushes deteriorated
    • NoteVery slight leak of oil from sump seal

  18. Fail36,391 miles (+6,518)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,391 miles
    Test number
    405624624094
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryDirection indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteVarious suspension bushes deteriorated
    • NoteVery slight leak of oil from sump seal

  19. Pass29,873 miles (+4,323)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    29,873 miles
    Test number
    859730933016
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  20. Pass25,550 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    25,550 miles
    Test number
    856502832027
    • NoteOffside front tyre heavily perished MICHELIN 205/55/16/V

  21. Fail25,550 miles (+4,865)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,550 miles
    Test number
    538551432002
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOffside front tyre heavily perished MICHELIN 205/55/16/V

  22. Pass20,685 miles (+6,532)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    20,685 miles
    Test number
    285856621012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass14,153 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    14,153 miles
    Test number
    810409339225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L5 BVY

Does L5 BVY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L5 BVY expired on 24 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L5 BVY?
The MOT on L5 BVY expired on 24 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L5 BVY done?
L5 BVY was recorded at 97,060 miles at its MOT on 26 Mar 2024, an average of 5,687 miles a year.
Has L5 BVY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 BVY has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on L5 BVY 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 L5 BVY find?
L5 BVY failed its latest MOT on 26 Mar 2024 with 1 dangerous defect, 3 major defects and 2 advisories: parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value; nearside rear stop lamp(s) not working; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength, and 3 more.

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