
Ford Focus
Bronze · Diesel · 2011 · 1,997 cc
L5 OYOMOT history
L5 OYO is a bronze diesel Ford Focus first used on 23 Mar 2011. Its MOT expired on 10 Mar 2026 and it has passed 11 of 18 MOT tests, with 95,403 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Mar 2025.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 10 Mar 2026
- Mileage
- 95,403 mi
- At MOT on 11 Mar 2025
- MOT tests
- 18
- 11 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 6,386 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L5 OYO
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Focus
- Colour
- Bronze
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,997 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 23 Mar 2011
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 10 Mar 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 11 Mar 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L5 OYO was last recorded at 95,403 miles on 11 Mar 2025, 42 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 95,361 miles · 15 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 42 miles
- Average per year
- 6,386 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 95,403 miles
- 2023 – 88,332 miles
- 2022 – 77,571 miles
- 2021 – 67,564 miles
- 2020 – 65,997 miles
- 2019 – 62,449 miles
- 2018 – 54,412 miles
- 2017 – 48,137 miles
- 2016 – 41,051 miles
- 2015 – 33,964 miles
- 2014 – 25,275 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
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.
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit
Major5 MOTs, 2020–2025
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2025
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam
Major2 MOTs, 2025
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users
Dangerous2 MOTs, 2025
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH REAR TRAILING ARM BUSHES.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
18 tests since 18 Mar 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass95,403 miles (+42)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 95,403 miles
- Test number
- 646214362640
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail95,361 miles (+66)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,361 miles
- Test number
- 989379424986
- DangerousExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Fail95,295 miles (+6,963)3 dangerous5 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,295 miles
- Test number
- 291519998739
- DangerousExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Exhaust system insecure rear exhaust mount (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Pass88,332 miles (+40)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 88,332 miles
- Test number
- 438543106219
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail88,292 miles (+10,721)5 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,292 miles
- Test number
- 259398845674
- MajorBonnet primary retaining device ineffective bonnet will not open (3.1 (c))
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low on 3mm tread and slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner & outer edges and on 2.5mm tread (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass77,571 miles (+2)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 77,571 miles
- Test number
- 556298062957
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH REAR TRAILING ARM BUSHES. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySMELL OF DIESEL IN ENGINE BAY.
Fail77,569 miles (+10,005)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,569 miles
- Test number
- 584874405302
- DangerousFront Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached BOTH FRONTS. (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
- MajorRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn BOTH REARS. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH REAR TRAILING ARM BUSHES. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySMELL OF DIESEL IN ENGINE BAY.
Pass67,564 miles (+113)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 67,564 miles
- Test number
- 802056559714
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryDrivers Window not aligned
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail67,451 miles (+1,454)4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,451 miles
- Test number
- 987111163803
- MajorElectrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected wire from dpf exhaust (4.11 (a) (ii))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass65,997 miles (+48)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 65,997 miles
- Test number
- 338651332824
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail65,949 miles (+3,500)2 dangerous3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,949 miles
- Test number
- 364592573466
- DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass62,449 miles (+8,037)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 62,449 miles
- Test number
- 602109110486
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All (5.2.3 (e))
Pass54,412 miles (+6,275)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 54,412 miles
- Test number
- 291363654465
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- 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))
Pass48,137 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 48,137 miles
- Test number
- 184565049150
- AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush Both front track arms inner rear bushes (2.5.B.2b)
Fail48,136 miles (+7,085)1 failure6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,136 miles
- Test number
- 994776818441
- FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner tredas
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Near Limit (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has splitting in inner sidewall
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit TREAD NEAR LIMIT, worn BADLY on inner treads, heavy damage to outer sidewall (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush Both front track arms inner rear bushes (2.5.B.2b)
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Fronts inner surfaces stepped/worn (3.5.1i)
Pass41,051 miles (+7,087)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 41,051 miles
- Test number
- 743914987992
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass33,964 miles (+8,689)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 33,964 miles
- Test number
- 799827675099
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,275 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 25,275 miles
- Test number
- 997257374041
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L5 OYO
- Does L5 OYO currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L5 OYO expired on 10 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L5 OYO?
- The MOT on L5 OYO expired on 10 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L5 OYO done?
- L5 OYO was recorded at 95,403 miles at its MOT on 11 Mar 2025, an average of 6,386 miles a year.
- Has L5 OYO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L5 OYO has failed 7 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jan 2025.
- Has the mileage on L5 OYO 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 OYO find?
- L5 OYO passed its latest MOT on 11 Mar 2025 with 7 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front road wheel slightly distorted; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 4 more.
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