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Ford Focus

Orange · Petrol · 2006 · 2,521 cc

L77 DPDMOT history

L77 DPD is an orange petrol Ford Focus first used on 7 Aug 2006. Its MOT is valid until 24 Apr 2027 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 112,477 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Apr 2026.

L77 DPD orange Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Focus, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 24 Apr 2027
Mileage
112,477 mi
At MOT on 7 Apr 2026
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,632 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L77 DPD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Orange
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,521 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
7 Aug 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L77 DPD was last recorded at 112,477 miles on 7 Apr 2026, 1,288 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,189 miles · 25 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,288 miles
Average per year
4,632 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 112,477 miles
  • 2025 – 111,189 miles
  • 2022 – 109,652 miles
  • 2021 – 109,189 miles
  • 2020 – 109,189 miles
  • 2018 – 107,620 miles
  • 2017 – 105,891 miles
  • 2016 – 101,522 miles
  • 2015 – 94,084 miles
  • 2014 – 87,429 miles
  • 2013 – 78,586 miles
  • 2012 – 70,053 miles
  • 2011 – 60,209 miles
  • 2010 – 48,031 miles
  • 2009 – 35,069 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,477 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle and pipes are coated in undercoat sealant

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 Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Exhaust heat shield loose

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Coil spring corroded both front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Under-body corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

17 tests since 21 Jul 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,477 miles (+1,288)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    112,477 miles
    Test number
    887807769097
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle and pipes are coated in undercoat sealant

  2. Pass111,189 miles (+1,537)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    111,189 miles
    Test number
    212737652654
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield loose
    • AdvisoryUnder body corroded

  3. Pass109,652 miles (+463)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    109,652 miles
    Test number
    433091471620
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wing corroded at bottom (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wing corroded at bottom (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced car corroded underneath (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass109,189 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    109,189 miles
    Test number
    532867530827
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield loose
    • AdvisoryUnder-body corrosion

  5. Fail109,189 miles (+1,569)5 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,189 miles
    Test number
    766191403317
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield loose
    • AdvisoryUnder-body corrosion

  6. Pass107,620 miles (+1,729)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    107,620 miles
    Test number
    357880953118
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass105,891 miles (+38)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    105,891 miles
    Test number
    664017885427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail105,853 miles (+4,331)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,853 miles
    Test number
    234416870979
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  9. Pass101,522 miles (+7,438)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    101,522 miles
    Test number
    227028201518
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre bald on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryTread starting to run off inner edge on both front tyres
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

  10. Pass94,084 miles (+6,655)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    94,084 miles
    Test number
    376796825230
    • AdvisoryFront Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteRear exhaust rear shield loose

  11. Pass87,429 miles (+8,843)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    87,429 miles
    Test number
    615400514217
    • NoteEngine oil low

  12. Pass78,586 miles (+8,533)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    78,586 miles
    Test number
    619232613227
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres show uneven wear(castleation)

  13. Pass70,053 miles (+9,844)5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    70,053 miles
    Test number
    467419712269
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on edges
    • NoteBoth rear tyres going out of shape
    • NoteExhaust heat shield loose

  14. Pass60,209 miles (+69)1 dangerous3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    60,209 miles
    Test number
    479684521275
    • DangerousNail in nearside rear tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres starting to deteriate causing uneven tread wear

  15. Fail60,140 miles (+12,109)1 dangerous2 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,140 miles
    Test number
    457981821234
    • DangerousNail in nearside rear tyre
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges
    • NoteBoth rear tyres starting to deteriate causing uneven tread wear

  16. Pass48,031 miles (+12,962)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    48,031 miles
    Test number
    402494820250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass35,069 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    35,069 miles
    Test number
    643532309207
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about L77 DPD

Does L77 DPD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L77 DPD is valid until 24 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L77 DPD?
The MOT on L77 DPD is valid until 24 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L77 DPD done?
L77 DPD was recorded at 112,477 miles at its MOT on 7 Apr 2026, an average of 4,632 miles a year.
Has L77 DPD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L77 DPD has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Dec 2020.
Has the mileage on L77 DPD 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 L77 DPD find?
L77 DPD passed its latest MOT on 7 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; underside of vehicle and pipes are coated in undercoat sealant.

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