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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,596 cc

L70 EXAMOT history

L70 EXA is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 16 May 2005. Its MOT expired on 12 Dec 2024 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 108,838 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Dec 2023.

L70 EXA blue Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Focus, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 12 Dec 2024
Mileage
108,838 mi
At MOT on 13 Dec 2023
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,449 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L70 EXA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
16 May 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Dec 2024
Latest MOT test
13 Dec 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

L70 EXA was last recorded at 108,838 miles on 13 Dec 2023, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Dec 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 22 Oct 2021: 99,639 miles, lower than 99,640 miles on 21 Oct 2021.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
108,836 miles · 12 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
5,449 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 108,838 miles
  • 2022 – 104,583 miles
  • 2021 – 99,639 miles
  • 2020 – 95,397 miles
  • 2019 – 90,395 miles
  • 2018 – 85,753 miles
  • 2017 – 80,252 miles
  • 2016 – 73,635 miles
  • 2015 – 67,274 miles
  • 2014 – 61,444 miles
  • 2013 – 55,082 miles
  • 2012 – 48,842 miles
  • 2011 – 41,709 miles
  • 2010 – 34,275 miles
  • 2009 – 26,680 miles
  • 2008 – 23,877 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,838 miles
  • AdvisoryGeneral vehicle condition corroded on underside suspension, chassis corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn O/S AND N/S (5.1.2 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened SPRING CRADLE AND CONTROL ARMS HEAVILY CORRODED BOTH SIDES (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement SPRING CRADLE AND CONTROL ARMS BUSH WORN BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened HEAVILY CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread CRACK (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 Direction indicator incorrect colour

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

24 tests since 10 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,838 miles (+2)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    108,838 miles
    Test number
    947383422152
    • AdvisoryGeneral vehicle condition corroded on underside suspension, chassis corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn O/S AND N/S (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened SPRING CRADLE AND CONTROL ARMS HEAVILY CORRODED BOTH SIDES (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement SPRING CRADLE AND CONTROL ARMS BUSH WORN BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened HEAVILY CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread CRACK (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail108,836 miles (+4,253)1 dangerous11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,836 miles
    Test number
    563921226996
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral vehicle condition corroded on underside suspension, chassis corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn O/S AND N/S (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened SPRING CRADLE AND CONTROL ARMS HEAVILY CORRODED BOTH SIDES (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement SPRING CRADLE AND CONTROL ARMS BUSH WORN BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened HEAVILY CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread CRACK (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass104,583 miles (+4,944)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    104,583 miles
    Test number
    777127035254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass99,639 miles (-1)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    99,639 miles
    Test number
    473511654679

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail99,640 miles (+4,243)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,640 miles
    Test number
    123305888091
    • MajorEmissions not tested exhaust damaged (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass95,397 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    95,397 miles
    Test number
    334671483722

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail95,397 miles (+5,002)2 dangerous6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,397 miles
    Test number
    396394363138
    • DangerousFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

  8. Pass90,395 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    90,395 miles
    Test number
    981396446251
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Fail90,395 miles (+4,642)2 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,395 miles
    Test number
    622072163623
    • DangerousOffside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass85,753 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    85,753 miles
    Test number
    205994644801
    • 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))

  11. Fail85,753 miles (+5,501)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,753 miles
    Test number
    882547853716
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (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))

  12. Pass80,252 miles (+6,617)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2018
    Odometer
    80,252 miles
    Test number
    893605178993

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass73,635 miles (+6,361)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2017
    Odometer
    73,635 miles
    Test number
    682806092702

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass67,274 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2016
    Odometer
    67,274 miles
    Test number
    355939715180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail67,274 miles (+5,830)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,274 miles
    Test number
    567959615104
    • Repaired at testNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  16. Pass61,444 miles (+6,362)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2015
    Odometer
    61,444 miles
    Test number
    966677124127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass55,082 miles (+6,240)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2014
    Odometer
    55,082 miles
    Test number
    638750523117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass48,842 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2013
    Odometer
    48,842 miles
    Test number
    178442022132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail48,842 miles (+7,133)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,842 miles
    Test number
    738662722131
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass41,709 miles (+7,434)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2012
    Odometer
    41,709 miles
    Test number
    437126711132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass34,275 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2011
    Odometer
    34,275 miles
    Test number
    461090810155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail34,275 miles (+7,595)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,275 miles
    Test number
    570650810125
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass26,680 miles (+2,803)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2010
    Odometer
    26,680 miles
    Test number
    590990319173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass23,877 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2009
    Odometer
    23,877 miles
    Test number
    270291838437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L70 EXA

Does L70 EXA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L70 EXA expired on 12 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L70 EXA?
The MOT on L70 EXA expired on 12 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L70 EXA done?
L70 EXA was recorded at 108,838 miles at its MOT on 13 Dec 2023, an average of 5,449 miles a year.
Has L70 EXA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L70 EXA has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on L70 EXA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 22 Oct 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L70 EXA find?
L70 EXA passed its latest MOT on 13 Dec 2023 with 11 advisories: general vehicle condition corroded on underside suspension, chassis corroded; nearside rear subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 8 more.

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