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Ford Focus

White · Diesel · 2010 · 1,997 cc

L70 LYLMOT history

L70 LYL is a white diesel Ford Focus first used on 28 Jun 2010. Its MOT is valid until 23 Sept 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 176,197 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Sept 2026.

L70 LYL white Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Sept 2027
Mileage
176,197 mi
At MOT on 24 Sept 2026
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
10,242 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L70 LYL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
28 Jun 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L70 LYL was last recorded at 176,197 miles on 24 Sept 2026, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
176,191 miles · 21 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
10,242 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 176,197 miles
  • 2025 – 171,815 miles
  • 2024 – 166,180 miles
  • 2023 – 148,730 miles
  • 2022 – 138,202 miles
  • 2021 – 127,725 miles
  • 2020 – 112,185 miles
  • 2019 – 104,997 miles
  • 2018 – 94,619 miles
  • 2017 – 81,724 miles
  • 2016 – 70,150 miles
  • 2015 – 61,591 miles
  • 2014 – 53,172 miles
  • 2013 – 40,566 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass176,197 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020

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 the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

21 tests since 27 Jun 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass176,197 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    176,197 miles
    Test number
    593241304917
    • 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))

  2. Fail176,191 miles (+4,376)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,191 miles
    Test number
    282375121432
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • 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))

  3. Pass171,815 miles (+5,635)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    171,815 miles
    Test number
    466517415272
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass166,180 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    166,180 miles
    Test number
    881771578592
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencers badly corroded and rear heat shield insecure

  5. Fail166,176 miles (+17,446)2 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,176 miles
    Test number
    979223123174
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencers badly corroded and rear heat shield insecure

  6. Pass148,730 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    148,730 miles
    Test number
    485699347038
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower exhaust box corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower heat shield insecure
    • AdvisoryO/s and n/s rear suspension and subframe corroded

  7. Fail148,730 miles (+10,528)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,730 miles
    Test number
    841743893922
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower exhaust box corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower heat shield insecure
    • AdvisoryO/s and n/s rear suspension and subframe corroded

  8. Pass138,202 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    138,202 miles
    Test number
    134076826012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail138,202 miles (+10,477)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,202 miles
    Test number
    255012217531
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear bush also worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strong advisory (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass127,725 miles (+6,714)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    127,725 miles
    Test number
    725229700345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass121,011 miles (+8,826)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    121,011 miles
    Test number
    300009620523
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass112,185 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    112,185 miles
    Test number
    573540471084
    • 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))

  13. Fail112,175 miles (+7,178)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,175 miles
    Test number
    985161657019
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))

  14. Pass104,997 miles (+10,378)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2020
    Odometer
    104,997 miles
    Test number
    799507186684
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit and worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  15. Pass94,619 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2019
    Odometer
    94,619 miles
    Test number
    991603393140
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  16. Fail94,619 miles (+12,895)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,619 miles
    Test number
    818966830249
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  17. Pass81,724 miles (+11,574)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2018
    Odometer
    81,724 miles
    Test number
    144464298750
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Pass70,150 miles (+8,559)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2017
    Odometer
    70,150 miles
    Test number
    657486453662
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Pass61,591 miles (+8,419)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    61,591 miles
    Test number
    496574175101
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)

  20. Pass53,172 miles (+12,606)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    53,172 miles
    Test number
    999086574177
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass40,566 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    40,566 miles
    Test number
    559608473166
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoot area loaded not allowing full check of area

Questions about L70 LYL

Does L70 LYL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L70 LYL is valid until 23 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L70 LYL?
The MOT on L70 LYL is valid until 23 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L70 LYL done?
L70 LYL was recorded at 176,197 miles at its MOT on 24 Sept 2026, an average of 10,242 miles a year.
Has L70 LYL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L70 LYL has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on L70 LYL 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 LYL find?
L70 LYL passed its latest MOT on 24 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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