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Ford Focus

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,596 cc

L5 SPCMOT history

L5 SPC is a silver petrol Ford Focus first used on 24 Oct 2005. Its MOT is valid until 4 Feb 2027 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 73,647 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Feb 2026.

L5 SPC silver Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Focus, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 4 Feb 2027
Mileage
73,647 mi
At MOT on 4 Feb 2026
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,523 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 SPC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
24 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 SPC was last recorded at 73,647 miles on 4 Feb 2026, 1,142 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,505 miles · 5 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,142 miles
Average per year
3,523 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 73,647 miles
  • 2025 – 72,505 miles
  • 2024 – 70,818 miles
  • 2023 – 67,731 miles
  • 2022 – 67,723 miles
  • 2021 – 56,863 miles
  • 2019 – 51,338 miles
  • 2018 – 48,044 miles
  • 2017 – 45,298 miles
  • 2016 – 41,002 miles
  • 2015 – 31,601 miles
  • 2014 – 26,081 miles
  • 2013 – 23,586 miles
  • 2012 – 20,970 miles
  • 2011 – 19,003 miles
  • 2010 – 15,954 miles
  • 2008 – 12,453 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,647 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryBoth Front Brake Discs Excessively Corroded inner Face
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust Bracket Broken
  • AdvisorySeveral Suspension Components has excess Corrosion

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2015

Full MOT history

26 tests since 22 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass73,647 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    73,647 miles
    Test number
    788003839772
    • AdvisoryBoth Front Brake Discs Excessively Corroded inner Face
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust Bracket Broken
    • AdvisorySeveral Suspension Components has excess Corrosion

  2. Fail73,647 miles (+1,142)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,647 miles
    Test number
    909518856148
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth Front Brake Discs Excessively Corroded inner Face
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust Bracket Broken
    • AdvisorySeveral Suspension Components has excess Corrosion

  3. Pass72,505 miles (+1,687)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    72,505 miles
    Test number
    595016850797
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass70,818 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    70,818 miles
    Test number
    755559846734
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded NSF and OSF (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened NSR and OSR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail70,818 miles (+3,087)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,818 miles
    Test number
    777206953905
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded NSF and OSF (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened NSR and OSR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass67,731 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    67,731 miles
    Test number
    192363192671
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSF and OSF Inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  7. Fail67,723 miles (+10,860)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,723 miles
    Test number
    743324787795
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak exhaust flexi pipe blowing (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass56,863 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    56,863 miles
    Test number
    218411171217
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (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 Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear suspension is corroded/deteriorated

  9. Fail56,863 miles (+5,525)1 dangerous7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,863 miles
    Test number
    783742934782
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear suspension is corroded/deteriorated

  10. Pass51,338 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    51,338 miles
    Test number
    915688996940
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail51,336 miles (+3,292)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,336 miles
    Test number
    420868060066
    • MajorFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rearmost bushes, n/s, o/s lower suspension arms. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nsf, osf. (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass48,044 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    48,044 miles
    Test number
    810930513734
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Fail48,044 miles (+2,746)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,044 miles
    Test number
    876107808267
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass45,298 miles (+4,296)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    45,298 miles
    Test number
    814180676272
    • AdvisoryDirection indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre cracking/low
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass41,002 miles (+9,401)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    41,002 miles
    Test number
    706529712812
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both brake discs scored and pitted. (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre outre shoulder and outer sidewall staring to crack or perished.

  16. Pass31,601 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    31,601 miles
    Test number
    225560475442
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  17. Fail31,601 miles (+5,520)1 failure7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,601 miles
    Test number
    188210675198
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  18. Pass26,081 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    26,081 miles
    Test number
    828639964173
    • NoteN/s/r tyre perished

  19. Fail26,081 miles (+2,495)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,081 miles
    Test number
    196379664128
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre perished

  20. Pass23,586 miles (+2,616)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    23,586 miles
    Test number
    469249963185
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perished

  21. Pass20,970 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    20,970 miles
    Test number
    715412172194
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perished

  22. Fail20,970 miles (+1,967)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,970 miles
    Test number
    108402172186
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perished

  23. Pass19,003 miles (+3,049)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    19,003 miles
    Test number
    259235261407
    • NoteOffside anti-roll bar drop link has slight play
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perished

  24. Pass15,954 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    15,954 miles
    Test number
    703286410159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail15,954 miles (+3,501)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,954 miles
    Test number
    404576410131
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteN/s/r tyre side wall perished

  26. Pass12,453 miles4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    12,453 miles
    Test number
    750416668232
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteBoth front wiper blades slightly smearing windscreen
    • NoteUnable to see inner front brake pads

Questions about L5 SPC

Does L5 SPC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 SPC is valid until 4 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L5 SPC?
The MOT on L5 SPC is valid until 4 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L5 SPC done?
L5 SPC was recorded at 73,647 miles at its MOT on 4 Feb 2026, an average of 3,523 miles a year.
Has L5 SPC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 SPC has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on L5 SPC 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 SPC find?
L5 SPC passed its latest MOT on 4 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: both front brake discs excessively corroded inner face; rear exhaust bracket broken; several suspension components has excess corrosion.

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