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Ford Focus

Red · Diesel · 2011 · 1,560 cc

L5 CDEMOT history

L5 CDE is a red diesel Ford Focus first used on 18 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 18 Nov 2026 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 90,371 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Oct 2025.

L5 CDE red Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Nov 2026
Mileage
90,371 mi
At MOT on 27 Oct 2025
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,070 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 CDE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
18 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 CDE was last recorded at 90,371 miles on 27 Oct 2025, 4,072 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
86,299 miles · 5 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
4,072 miles
Average per year
6,070 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 90,371 miles
  • 2024 – 86,299 miles
  • 2023 – 82,071 miles
  • 2022 – 75,861 miles
  • 2021 – 69,697 miles
  • 2020 – 64,143 miles
  • 2019 – 58,798 miles
  • 2018 – 51,788 miles
  • 2017 – 45,722 miles
  • 2016 – 38,345 miles
  • 2015 – 32,136 miles
  • 2014 – 23,476 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,371 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 20 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,371 miles (+4,072)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    90,371 miles
    Test number
    912508127513
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass86,299 miles (+4,228)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    86,299 miles
    Test number
    642361716176
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  3. Pass82,071 miles (+6,210)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    82,071 miles
    Test number
    393148746313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass75,861 miles (+6,164)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    75,861 miles
    Test number
    144343803060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass69,697 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    69,697 miles
    Test number
    606223298949
    • 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))

  6. Fail69,697 miles (+5,554)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,697 miles
    Test number
    776082550352
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  7. Pass64,143 miles (+5,345)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    64,143 miles
    Test number
    575219746600

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass58,798 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    58,798 miles
    Test number
    207106538851

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail58,798 miles (+7,010)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,798 miles
    Test number
    991887378688
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass51,788 miles (+6,066)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    51,788 miles
    Test number
    950132018904

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass45,722 miles (+7,377)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    45,722 miles
    Test number
    385393137736
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass38,345 miles (+6,209)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    38,345 miles
    Test number
    943391829866
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass32,136 miles (+8,660)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    32,136 miles
    Test number
    288943797742

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass23,476 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    23,476 miles
    Test number
    847583194270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L5 CDE

Does L5 CDE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 CDE is valid until 18 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L5 CDE?
The MOT on L5 CDE is valid until 18 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L5 CDE done?
L5 CDE was recorded at 90,371 miles at its MOT on 27 Oct 2025, an average of 6,070 miles a year.
Has L5 CDE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 CDE has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on L5 CDE 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 CDE find?
L5 CDE passed its latest MOT on 27 Oct 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge.

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