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Ford Focus

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,988 cc

L5 NFNMOT history

L5 NFN is a silver petrol Ford Focus first used on 3 Aug 2004. Its MOT expired on 24 Jun 2025 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 162,091 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 May 2025.

L5 NFN silver Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 24 Jun 2025
Mileage
162,091 mi
At MOT on 16 May 2025
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,047 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 NFN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,988 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
3 Aug 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
16 May 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

L5 NFN was last recorded at 162,091 miles on 16 May 2025, 709 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
161,382 miles · 25 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
709 miles
Average per year
8,047 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 162,091 miles
  • 2024 – 161,382 miles
  • 2023 – 141,375 miles
  • 2022 – 120,099 miles
  • 2021 – 117,307 miles
  • 2020 – 114,691 miles
  • 2019 – 113,997 miles
  • 2018 – 111,587 miles
  • 2017 – 103,581 miles
  • 2016 – 91,352 miles
  • 2015 – 83,045 miles
  • 2014 – 78,139 miles
  • 2013 – 73,668 miles
  • 2012 – 65,739 miles
  • 2011 – 56,769 miles
  • 2010 – 43,166 miles
  • 2009 – 42,059 miles
  • 2008 – 30,360 miles
  • 2007 – 18,893 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail162,091 miles
  • MajorCentral Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 1

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

24 tests since 30 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail162,091 miles (+709)7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,091 miles
    Test number
    839958717812
    • MajorCentral Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass161,382 miles (+20,007)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    161,382 miles
    Test number
    167130810027
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOSF WING CORRODED
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySILLS CORRODED
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass141,375 miles (+217)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    141,375 miles
    Test number
    499154133676
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 1 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail141,158 miles (+21,059)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,158 miles
    Test number
    979759439682
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 1 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass120,099 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    120,099 miles
    Test number
    844835130947
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryRear of both front to rear brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryRear of both inner sills corroded

  6. Fail120,096 miles (+2,789)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,096 miles
    Test number
    573653178766
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryRear of both front to rear brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryRear of both inner sills corroded

  7. Pass117,307 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    117,307 miles
    Test number
    513435277009
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper anti roll bar ball joint dust cover slight split
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail117,307 miles (+2,616)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,307 miles
    Test number
    152246433039
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper anti roll bar ball joint dust cover slight split
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass114,691 miles (+694)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    114,691 miles
    Test number
    186600686759
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  10. Pass113,997 miles (+2,410)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    113,997 miles
    Test number
    543111554009
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine bay (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass111,587 miles (+8,006)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    111,587 miles
    Test number
    941328911170
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass103,581 miles (+12,229)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    103,581 miles
    Test number
    297124187670
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit requires replacement (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front anti roll bar dragging on chassis

  13. Pass91,352 miles (+8,307)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    91,352 miles
    Test number
    116638782185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass83,045 miles (+4,906)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    83,045 miles
    Test number
    418904615093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass78,139 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    78,139 miles
    Test number
    737824924059
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Fail78,139 miles (+4,471)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,139 miles
    Test number
    627434214010
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass73,668 miles (+7,929)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    73,668 miles
    Test number
    186621423414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass65,739 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    65,739 miles
    Test number
    436303622081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail65,727 miles (+8,958)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,727 miles
    Test number
    788488712050
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass56,769 miles (+13,603)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    56,769 miles
    Test number
    358698511039
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront brake discs in poor conditin

  21. Pass43,166 miles (+1,107)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    43,166 miles
    Test number
    103645820425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass42,059 miles (+11,699)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    42,059 miles
    Test number
    184839439283
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass30,360 miles (+11,467)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    30,360 miles
    Test number
    591626128257
    • NoteOSF tyre heavily worn on inner shoulder.
    • NoteRear brake pads low and slight corrosion encroaching onto disc surfaces.

  24. Pass18,893 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    18,893 miles
    Test number
    330771817434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L5 NFN

Does L5 NFN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L5 NFN expired on 24 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L5 NFN?
The MOT on L5 NFN expired on 24 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L5 NFN done?
L5 NFN was recorded at 162,091 miles at its MOT on 16 May 2025, an average of 8,047 miles a year.
Has L5 NFN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 NFN has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 16 May 2025.
Has the mileage on L5 NFN 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 NFN find?
L5 NFN failed its latest MOT on 16 May 2025 with 7 major defects and 2 advisories: central front oil leaking excessively from engine; engine mil inoperative or indicates a malfunction; horn not working, and 6 more.

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