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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,596 cc

L5 LWLMOT history

L5 LWL is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 30 Nov 2005. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 76,086 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jul 2026.

L5 LWL blue Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Focus, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 20 Jul 2027
Mileage
76,086 mi
At MOT on 13 Jul 2026
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,462 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 LWL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
30 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 LWL was last recorded at 76,086 miles on 13 Jul 2026, 65 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,021 miles · 9 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
65 miles
Average per year
3,462 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 76,086 miles
  • 2025 – 67,585 miles
  • 2024 – 56,371 miles
  • 2023 – 47,406 miles
  • 2022 – 35,985 miles
  • 2021 – 35,870 miles
  • 2020 – 35,798 miles
  • 2019 – 35,661 miles
  • 2018 – 35,103 miles
  • 2017 – 34,261 miles
  • 2016 – 33,327 miles
  • 2015 – 31,947 miles
  • 2014 – 30,765 miles
  • 2013 – 29,199 miles
  • 2012 – 27,191 miles
  • 2011 – 24,750 miles
  • 2010 – 22,822 miles
  • 2009 – 17,371 miles
  • 2008 – 14,745 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,086 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2014–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

24 tests since 24 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass76,086 miles (+65)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    76,086 miles
    Test number
    428188934904

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail76,021 miles (+8,436)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,021 miles
    Test number
    320411567647
    • DangerousFront Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass67,585 miles (+11,214)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    67,585 miles
    Test number
    725782119943
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass56,371 miles (+8,965)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    56,371 miles
    Test number
    914020271352
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass47,406 miles (+229)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    47,406 miles
    Test number
    590956264705
    • MinorOffside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail47,177 miles (+11,192)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,177 miles
    Test number
    703827184408
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
    • MinorOffside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass35,985 miles (+115)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    35,985 miles
    Test number
    682559607291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass35,870 miles (+72)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    35,870 miles
    Test number
    236393064899
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside front fog light not working
    • AdvisoryPower steering rack damp

  9. Pass35,798 miles (+137)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    35,798 miles
    Test number
    993588487854

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass35,661 miles (+558)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    35,661 miles
    Test number
    180368678825

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass35,103 miles (+842)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    35,103 miles
    Test number
    359243544630

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass34,261 miles (+934)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    34,261 miles
    Test number
    687258244185
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Nail in tyre Nearside & Offside

  13. Pass33,327 miles (+1,380)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    33,327 miles
    Test number
    744039610196
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOil leak From oil filter area
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Pass31,947 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    31,947 miles
    Test number
    339121496228
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  15. Fail31,947 miles (+1,182)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,947 miles
    Test number
    957729537282
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  16. Pass30,765 miles (+2)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    30,765 miles
    Test number
    195535714376
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Fail30,763 miles (+1,564)5 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,763 miles
    Test number
    455251114400
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureRear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • FailureTailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass29,199 miles (+2,008)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    29,199 miles
    Test number
    659708693254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass27,191 miles (+31)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    27,191 miles
    Test number
    897733812316
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Fail27,160 miles (+2,410)2 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,160 miles
    Test number
    578197202315
    • FailureFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOffside rear tyre heavily perished on outer side wall
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Pass24,750 miles (+1,928)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    24,750 miles
    Test number
    405756601336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass22,822 miles (+5,451)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    22,822 miles
    Test number
    140887500315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass17,371 miles (+2,626)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    17,371 miles
    Test number
    951116479210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass14,745 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    14,745 miles
    Test number
    730338398248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L5 LWL

Does L5 LWL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 LWL is valid until 20 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L5 LWL?
The MOT on L5 LWL is valid until 20 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L5 LWL done?
L5 LWL was recorded at 76,086 miles at its MOT on 13 Jul 2026, an average of 3,462 miles a year.
Has L5 LWL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 LWL has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on L5 LWL 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 LWL find?
L5 LWL passed its latest MOT on 13 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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