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Ford Focus

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,560 cc

L6 BWMMOT history

L6 BWM is a black diesel Ford Focus first used on 22 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 26 Aug 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 106,970 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Aug 2026.

L6 BWM black Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Aug 2027
Mileage
106,970 mi
At MOT on 24 Aug 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,625 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L6 BWM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
22 May 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L6 BWM was last recorded at 106,970 miles on 24 Aug 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,970 miles · 19 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
7,625 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 106,970 miles
  • 2025 – 99,932 miles
  • 2024 – 95,174 miles
  • 2023 – 90,466 miles
  • 2022 – 84,216 miles
  • 2021 – 72,610 miles
  • 2020 – 63,028 miles
  • 2019 – 55,621 miles
  • 2018 – 49,982 miles
  • 2017 – 43,458 miles
  • 2016 – 31,461 miles
  • 2015 – 21,126 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,970 miles
  • AdvisoryHeat shield insecureRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

17 tests since 22 May 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,970 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    106,970 miles
    Test number
    484502345018
    • AdvisoryHeat shield insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Fail106,970 miles (+7,038)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,970 miles
    Test number
    699175971835
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHeat shield insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass99,932 miles3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    99,932 miles
    Test number
    495674759952
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  4. Fail99,932 miles (+4,758)1 major3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,932 miles
    Test number
    955152081776
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))

  5. Pass95,174 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    95,174 miles
    Test number
    122532485976
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail95,174 miles (+4,708)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,174 miles
    Test number
    146565014444
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass90,466 miles (+6,250)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    90,466 miles
    Test number
    274485698337
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass84,216 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    84,216 miles
    Test number
    690308256939

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail84,216 miles (+11,606)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,216 miles
    Test number
    131659473805
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass72,610 miles (+9,582)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    72,610 miles
    Test number
    724979986481
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass63,028 miles (+7,407)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    63,028 miles
    Test number
    454311786539
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  12. Pass55,621 miles (+5,639)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    55,621 miles
    Test number
    816728163550
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass49,982 miles (+6,524)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2019
    Odometer
    49,982 miles
    Test number
    977895831245
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass43,458 miles (+11,997)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2018
    Odometer
    43,458 miles
    Test number
    502191334644
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  15. Pass31,461 miles (+10,335)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2017
    Odometer
    31,461 miles
    Test number
    457448323277
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass21,126 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2016
    Odometer
    21,126 miles
    Test number
    726212545138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail21,126 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,126 miles
    Test number
    997492945172
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Questions about L6 BWM

Does L6 BWM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L6 BWM is valid until 26 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L6 BWM?
The MOT on L6 BWM is valid until 26 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L6 BWM done?
L6 BWM was recorded at 106,970 miles at its MOT on 24 Aug 2026, an average of 7,625 miles a year.
Has L6 BWM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L6 BWM has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on L6 BWM 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 L6 BWM find?
L6 BWM passed its latest MOT on 24 Aug 2026 with 6 advisories: heat shield insecure; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge; nearside rear direction indicator slightly discoloured, and 3 more.

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