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Ford Focus

Red · Diesel · 2013 · 1,997 cc

L5 PABMOT history

L5 PAB is a red diesel Ford Focus first used on 7 May 2013. Its MOT is valid until 12 Nov 2026 and it has passed 11 of 18 MOT tests, with 122,237 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Nov 2025.

L5 PAB red Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Nov 2026
Mileage
122,237 mi
At MOT on 13 Nov 2025
MOT tests
18
11 passed · 7 failed
Per year
10,531 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 PAB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
7 May 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 PAB was last recorded at 122,237 miles on 13 Nov 2025, 29 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,208 miles · 12 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
29 miles
Average per year
10,531 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 122,237 miles
  • 2024 – 109,907 miles
  • 2023 – 98,385 miles
  • 2022 – 88,155 miles
  • 2021 – 72,789 miles
  • 2020 – 70,107 miles
  • 2019 – 62,196 miles
  • 2018 – 47,958 miles
  • 2017 – 32,059 miles
  • 2016 – 21,961 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,237 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisorySpeedo not working. temporary speedo fittedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Engine cover & under trays fitted , not allowing full inspection

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

18 tests since 6 May 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,237 miles (+29)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    122,237 miles
    Test number
    287001834805
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySpeedo not working. temporary speedo fitted

  2. Fail122,208 miles (+12,301)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,208 miles
    Test number
    832488274686
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySpeedo not working. temporary speedo fitted

  3. Pass109,907 miles (+11,522)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    109,907 miles
    Test number
    699844960678
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass98,385 miles (+41)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    98,385 miles
    Test number
    398887697883
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail98,344 miles (+10,189)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,344 miles
    Test number
    467375394873
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass88,155 miles (+15,366)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    88,155 miles
    Test number
    233062649333
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  7. Pass72,789 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    72,789 miles
    Test number
    527542704460
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  8. Fail72,789 miles (+2,682)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,789 miles
    Test number
    788682606001
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  9. Pass70,107 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    70,107 miles
    Test number
    423593717597

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail70,107 miles (+7,911)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,107 miles
    Test number
    552071786942
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  11. Pass62,196 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    62,196 miles
    Test number
    611974597353
    • AdvisoryEngine cover & under trays fitted , not allowing full inspection

  12. Fail62,196 miles (+14,238)4 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,196 miles
    Test number
    942575594639
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover & under trays fitted , not allowing full inspection

  13. Pass47,958 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    47,958 miles
    Test number
    672500258137
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  14. Fail47,943 miles (+15,884)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,943 miles
    Test number
    329745714947
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  15. Pass32,059 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    32,059 miles
    Test number
    610484292257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail32,059 miles (+3,642)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,059 miles
    Test number
    540272067317
    • DangerousOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryEngine light on

  17. Pass28,417 miles (+6,456)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2018
    Odometer
    28,417 miles
    Test number
    351257070642
    • AdvisoryNo smoke detected on emissions test

  18. Pass21,961 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2017
    Odometer
    21,961 miles
    Test number
    367309969039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L5 PAB

Does L5 PAB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 PAB is valid until 12 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L5 PAB?
The MOT on L5 PAB is valid until 12 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 PAB done?
L5 PAB was recorded at 122,237 miles at its MOT on 13 Nov 2025, an average of 10,531 miles a year.
Has L5 PAB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 PAB has failed 7 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on L5 PAB 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 PAB find?
L5 PAB passed its latest MOT on 13 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge; speedo not working. temporary speedo fitted.

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