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Ford Focus

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 1,560 cc

L70 LHTMOT history

L70 LHT is a silver diesel Ford Focus first used on 20 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 22 Mar 2027 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 139,640 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Mar 2026.

L70 LHT silver Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Mar 2027
Mileage
139,640 mi
At MOT on 20 Mar 2026
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,709 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L70 LHT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
20 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L70 LHT was last recorded at 139,640 miles on 20 Mar 2026, 6,508 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,132 miles · 10 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
6,508 miles
Average per year
7,709 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 139,640 miles
  • 2025 – 133,132 miles
  • 2024 – 126,691 miles
  • 2023 – 123,077 miles
  • 2022 – 117,240 miles
  • 2021 – 112,796 miles
  • 2020 – 106,815 miles
  • 2019 – 102,776 miles
  • 2018 – 95,526 miles
  • 2017 – 85,512 miles
  • 2016 – 80,842 miles
  • 2015 – 68,317 miles
  • 2014 – 51,962 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,640 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

20 tests since 4 Nov 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,640 miles (+6,508)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    139,640 miles
    Test number
    770667134302
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass133,132 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    133,132 miles
    Test number
    147935115028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail133,132 miles (+6,441)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,132 miles
    Test number
    721192368430
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass126,691 miles (+3,614)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    126,691 miles
    Test number
    722982043335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass123,077 miles (+5,837)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    123,077 miles
    Test number
    720938887624

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass117,240 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    117,240 miles
    Test number
    719449450201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail117,238 miles (+4,442)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,238 miles
    Test number
    793346215321
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass112,796 miles (+22)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    112,796 miles
    Test number
    364207630054
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail112,774 miles (+5,959)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,774 miles
    Test number
    658088636752
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass106,815 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    106,815 miles
    Test number
    225614139032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail106,815 miles (+4,039)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,815 miles
    Test number
    628571339637
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

  12. Pass102,776 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    102,776 miles
    Test number
    650947847215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail102,776 miles (+7,250)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,776 miles
    Test number
    606441322170
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  14. Pass95,526 miles (+10,014)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    95,526 miles
    Test number
    462424153186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass85,512 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    85,512 miles
    Test number
    664205536324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail85,512 miles (+4,670)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,512 miles
    Test number
    409793487863
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureFront parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
    • 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)

  17. Pass80,842 miles (+12,525)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    80,842 miles
    Test number
    935835121351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass68,317 miles (+16,355)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    68,317 miles
    Test number
    846046646527

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail51,962 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,962 miles
    Test number
    915998904394
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass51,962 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    51,962 miles
    Test number
    968198504330
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L70 LHT

Does L70 LHT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L70 LHT is valid until 22 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L70 LHT?
The MOT on L70 LHT is valid until 22 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L70 LHT done?
L70 LHT was recorded at 139,640 miles at its MOT on 20 Mar 2026, an average of 7,709 miles a year.
Has L70 LHT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L70 LHT has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on L70 LHT 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 LHT find?
L70 LHT passed its latest MOT on 20 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush.

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