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Ford Focus

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,560 cc

L70 YSEMOT history

L70 YSE is a black diesel Ford Focus first used on 30 Nov 2012. Its MOT is valid until 20 Sept 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 149,377 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Sept 2026.

L70 YSE black Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Sept 2027
Mileage
149,377 mi
At MOT on 1 Sept 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,778 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L70 YSE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
30 Nov 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L70 YSE was last recorded at 149,377 miles on 1 Sept 2026, 6,320 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,057 miles · 29 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
6,320 miles
Average per year
9,778 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 149,377 miles
  • 2025 – 143,057 miles
  • 2024 – 134,556 miles
  • 2023 – 127,793 miles
  • 2022 – 122,563 miles
  • 2021 – 115,822 miles
  • 2020 – 110,872 miles
  • 2019 – 106,449 miles
  • 2018 – 89,657 miles
  • 2017 – 73,695 miles
  • 2016 – 57,823 miles
  • 2015 – 43,333 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,377 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryHeadlamp switch slightly loose

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 Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

Full MOT history

16 tests since 28 Oct 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass149,377 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    149,377 miles
    Test number
    293622733504
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp switch slightly loose

  2. Fail149,377 miles (+6,320)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,377 miles
    Test number
    945174000093
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp switch slightly loose

  3. Pass143,057 miles (+8,501)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    143,057 miles
    Test number
    500663160395
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass134,556 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    134,556 miles
    Test number
    301244745293
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail134,556 miles (+6,763)2 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,556 miles
    Test number
    246004969055
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass127,793 miles (+5,230)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    127,793 miles
    Test number
    391901825389
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass122,563 miles (+6,741)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    122,563 miles
    Test number
    644998162117
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass115,822 miles (+4,950)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    115,822 miles
    Test number
    260790259233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass110,872 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    110,872 miles
    Test number
    307835993403
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  10. Fail110,872 miles (+4,423)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,872 miles
    Test number
    293341772693
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  11. Pass106,449 miles (+16,792)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    106,449 miles
    Test number
    456835707902
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass89,657 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    89,657 miles
    Test number
    627027587448
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres feathered on inner edge

  13. Fail89,657 miles (+15,962)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,657 miles
    Test number
    465867043920
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres feathered on inner edge

  14. Pass73,695 miles (+15,872)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    73,695 miles
    Test number
    260933993363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass57,823 miles (+14,490)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    57,823 miles
    Test number
    189544368853

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass43,333 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    43,333 miles
    Test number
    301002163666

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L70 YSE

Does L70 YSE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L70 YSE is valid until 20 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L70 YSE?
The MOT on L70 YSE is valid until 20 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 YSE done?
L70 YSE was recorded at 149,377 miles at its MOT on 1 Sept 2026, an average of 9,778 miles a year.
Has L70 YSE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L70 YSE has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on L70 YSE 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 YSE find?
L70 YSE passed its latest MOT on 1 Sept 2026 with 4 advisories: front inner brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm; offside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm, and 1 more.

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