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Ford Focus

Grey · Petrol · 2002 · 1,988 cc

L70 PPAMOT history

L70 PPA is a grey petrol Ford Focus first used on 2 May 2002. Its MOT is valid until 9 Oct 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 103,121 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Oct 2026.

L70 PPA grey Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Oct 2027
Mileage
103,121 mi
At MOT on 10 Oct 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,840 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L70 PPA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,988 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
2 May 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L70 PPA was last recorded at 103,121 miles on 10 Oct 2026, 17 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,104 miles · 13 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
17 miles
Average per year
2,840 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 103,121 miles
  • 2025 – 103,104 miles
  • 2022 – 102,901 miles
  • 2021 – 99,726 miles
  • 2019 – 99,575 miles
  • 2018 – 99,527 miles
  • 2017 – 93,490 miles
  • 2016 – 87,172 miles
  • 2014 – 82,159 miles
  • 2013 – 74,946 miles
  • 2012 – 70,307 miles
  • 2011 – 64,703 miles
  • 2010 – 64,696 miles
  • 2009 – 60,744 miles
  • 2008 – 56,988 miles
  • 2007 – 52,567 miles
  • 2006 – 44,867 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,121 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2018

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes greased

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre bald on inside edge.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

26 tests since 6 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,121 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    103,121 miles
    Test number
    979060118508

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass103,104 miles (+203)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    103,104 miles
    Test number
    450108159058
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass102,901 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    102,901 miles
    Test number
    788673010046
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail102,897 miles (+3,171)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,897 miles
    Test number
    768862998524
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass99,726 miles (+151)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    99,726 miles
    Test number
    197997825863
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All, covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

  6. Pass99,575 miles (+48)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    99,575 miles
    Test number
    538000190835
    • AdvisoryClutch pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass99,527 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    99,527 miles
    Test number
    833649898349
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre bald on inside edge.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  8. Fail99,527 miles (+6,037)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,527 miles
    Test number
    890663272405
    • FailureExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre bald on inside edge.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass93,490 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    93,490 miles
    Test number
    702882033368
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre bald on inside edge.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Low at 3mm. (4.1.E.1)

  10. Fail93,490 miles (+6,318)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,490 miles
    Test number
    650306611211
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre bald on inside edge.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Low at 3mm. (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass87,172 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    87,172 miles
    Test number
    641921897494
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  12. Fail87,172 miles (+5,013)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,172 miles
    Test number
    913737926359
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass82,159 miles (+7,213)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    82,159 miles
    Test number
    485562054056
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)
    • NoteAll brake pipes heavily greased.
    • NoteBoth front tyres very worn on inner edges.
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteRear fog light has intermittent fault but ok at time of test.

  14. Pass74,946 miles (+101)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    74,946 miles
    Test number
    108728053019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail74,845 miles (+4,538)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,845 miles
    Test number
    488297243081
    • FailureCoil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  16. Pass70,307 miles (+5,604)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    70,307 miles
    Test number
    107944742446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass64,703 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    64,703 miles
    Test number
    719443561008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail64,703 miles (+7)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,703 miles
    Test number
    929573561056
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  19. Pass64,696 miles (+231)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    64,696 miles
    Test number
    114441600324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass64,465 miles (+3,721)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    64,465 miles
    Test number
    571466280052
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass60,744 miles (+3,756)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    60,744 miles
    Test number
    291283999057
    • AdvisoryOffside 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)

  22. Pass56,988 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    56,988 miles
    Test number
    180262378458
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  23. Fail56,988 miles (+4,421)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,988 miles
    Test number
    690241778017
    • FailureDipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)
    • FailureHeadlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  24. Pass52,567 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    52,567 miles
    Test number
    102442887464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail52,567 miles (+7,700)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,567 miles
    Test number
    684512787084
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  26. Pass44,867 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    44,867 miles
    Test number
    111656096036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L70 PPA

Does L70 PPA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L70 PPA is valid until 9 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L70 PPA?
The MOT on L70 PPA is valid until 9 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L70 PPA done?
L70 PPA was recorded at 103,121 miles at its MOT on 10 Oct 2026, an average of 2,840 miles a year.
Has L70 PPA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L70 PPA has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on L70 PPA 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 PPA find?
L70 PPA passed its latest MOT on 10 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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