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Ford Focus

Silver · Diesel · 2013 · 1,997 cc

L5 VANMOT history

L5 VAN is a silver diesel Ford Focus first used on 29 Apr 2013. Its MOT is valid until 29 Dec 2026 and it has passed 10 of 10 MOT tests, with 253,059 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Dec 2025.

L5 VAN silver Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Dec 2026
Mileage
253,059 mi
At MOT on 11 Dec 2025
MOT tests
10
10 passed · 0 failed
Per year
22,391 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 VAN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
29 Apr 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 VAN was last recorded at 253,059 miles on 11 Dec 2025, 43,795 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
209,264 miles · 14 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
43,795 miles
Average per year
22,391 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 253,059 miles
  • 2024 – 209,264 miles
  • 2023 – 158,023 miles
  • 2022 – 132,644 miles
  • 2021 – 104,938 miles
  • 2020 – 93,518 miles
  • 2019 – 79,553 miles
  • 2018 – 61,204 miles
  • 2017 – 52,001 miles
  • 2016 – 37,640 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass253,059 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

10 tests since 28 Apr 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass253,059 miles (+43,795)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    253,059 miles
    Test number
    311822844173
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass209,264 miles (+51,241)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    209,264 miles
    Test number
    848320293153
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass158,023 miles (+25,379)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    158,023 miles
    Test number
    795352623583

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass132,644 miles (+27,706)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    132,644 miles
    Test number
    659471332646
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox on the weld (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  5. Pass104,938 miles (+11,420)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    104,938 miles
    Test number
    799160554532
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin both rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside rear trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside rear trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass93,518 miles (+13,965)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    93,518 miles
    Test number
    321279912952

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass79,553 miles (+18,349)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    79,553 miles
    Test number
    467578369407
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres miss shaped
  8. Pass61,204 miles (+9,203)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    61,204 miles
    Test number
    607943353204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass52,001 miles (+14,361)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    52,001 miles
    Test number
    946995035839

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass37,640 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    37,640 miles
    Test number
    304174868155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L5 VAN

Does L5 VAN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 VAN is valid until 29 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L5 VAN?
The MOT on L5 VAN is valid until 29 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L5 VAN done?
L5 VAN was recorded at 253,059 miles at its MOT on 11 Dec 2025, an average of 22,391 miles a year.
Has L5 VAN ever failed its MOT?
No. L5 VAN has passed all 10 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on L5 VAN 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 VAN find?
L5 VAN passed its latest MOT on 11 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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