Ford Focus
Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,596 cc
L70 DVSMOT history
L70 DVS is a silver petrol Ford Focus first used on 20 Apr 2005. Its MOT expired on 26 Jan 2023 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 107,091 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jan 2022.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 26 Jan 2023
- Mileage
- 107,091 mi
- At MOT on 20 Jan 2022
- MOT tests
- 22
- 15 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 6,524 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L70 DVS
- 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
- 20 Apr 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 26 Jan 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Jan 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
L70 DVS was last recorded at 107,091 miles on 20 Jan 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jan 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 107,091 miles · 18 Jan 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 6,524 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 107,091 miles
- 2021 – 106,260 miles
- 2019 – 102,410 miles
- 2018 – 97,895 miles
- 2017 – 92,832 miles
- 2016 – 84,473 miles
- 2015 – 76,161 miles
- 2014 – 70,322 miles
- 2013 – 63,356 miles
- 2012 – 55,872 miles
- 2011 – 47,630 miles
- 2010 – 40,186 miles
- 2009 – 26,914 miles
- 2008 – 17,067 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass107,091 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
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 Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2017
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2017
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Failure3 MOTs, 2015–2017
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
22 tests since 3 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass107,091 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 107,091 miles
- Test number
- 779512773006
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail107,091 miles (+831)13 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,091 miles
- Test number
- 255405164754
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass106,260 miles (+21)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 106,260 miles
- Test number
- 760232251080
- AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryGeneral surface rust on suspension and chassis
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (e))
Fail106,239 miles (+3,829)1 dangerous2 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,239 miles
- Test number
- 139718585618
- DangerousOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryGeneral surface rust on suspension and chassis
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (e))
Pass102,410 miles (+4,515)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 102,410 miles
- Test number
- 688105233909
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryGeneral rust on chassis and suspension
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass97,895 miles (+29)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 97,895 miles
- Test number
- 570335557316
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail97,866 miles (+5,034)1 dangerous1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,866 miles
- Test number
- 927222357445
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Pass92,832 miles (+24)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 92,832 miles
- Test number
- 753292398233
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail92,808 miles (+8,335)6 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,808 miles
- Test number
- 715540435893
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass84,473 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 84,473 miles
- Test number
- 792797968839
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit all other three (4.1.E.1)
Fail84,466 miles (+8,305)4 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,466 miles
- Test number
- 414713700087
- FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit all other three (4.1.E.1)
Pass76,161 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 76,161 miles
- Test number
- 338245185160
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail76,157 miles (+5,835)8 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,157 miles
- Test number
- 789797075108
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass70,322 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 70,322 miles
- Test number
- 368498674146
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail70,322 miles (+6,966)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,322 miles
- Test number
- 335398174168
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass63,356 miles (+7,484)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 63,356 miles
- Test number
- 907409573116
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,872 miles (+8,242)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2013
- Odometer
- 55,872 miles
- Test number
- 247601052142
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Pass47,630 miles (+7,444)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2012
- Odometer
- 47,630 miles
- Test number
- 826515641161
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass40,186 miles (+1,435)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2011
- Odometer
- 40,186 miles
- Test number
- 241337540496
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteNearside rear coil spring slight corrosion
Pass38,751 miles (+11,837)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 38,751 miles
- Test number
- 711099090077
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,914 miles (+9,847)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 26,914 miles
- Test number
- 820864889070
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,067 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 17,067 miles
- Test number
- 653704898059
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L70 DVS
- Does L70 DVS currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L70 DVS expired on 26 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L70 DVS?
- The MOT on L70 DVS expired on 26 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L70 DVS done?
- L70 DVS was recorded at 107,091 miles at its MOT on 20 Jan 2022, an average of 6,524 miles a year.
- Has L70 DVS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L70 DVS has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jan 2022.
- Has the mileage on L70 DVS 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 L70 DVS find?
- L70 DVS passed its latest MOT on 20 Jan 2022 with 2 advisories: nearside front road wheel slightly distorted; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.
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