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Ford Focus

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 1,560 cc

L77 NBLMOT history

L77 NBL is a blue diesel Ford Focus first used on 5 May 2005. Its MOT is valid until 2 Dec 2026 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 132,568 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Dec 2025.

L77 NBL blue Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Focus, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 2 Dec 2026
Mileage
132,568 mi
At MOT on 3 Dec 2025
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,677 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L77 NBL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
5 May 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L77 NBL was last recorded at 132,568 miles on 3 Dec 2025, 8,914 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,654 miles · 28 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
8,914 miles
Average per year
5,677 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 132,568 miles
  • 2024 – 123,654 miles
  • 2023 – 115,876 miles
  • 2022 – 108,113 miles
  • 2021 – 101,369 miles
  • 2020 – 94,891 miles
  • 2019 – 87,778 miles
  • 2017 – 81,923 miles
  • 2015 – 73,150 miles
  • 2014 – 68,615 miles
  • 2013 – 65,858 miles
  • 2012 – 59,331 miles
  • 2011 – 55,535 miles
  • 2010 – 50,341 miles
  • 2008 – 39,319 miles
  • 2007 – 30,368 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,568 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023

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 Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

24 tests since 3 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,568 miles (+8,914)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    132,568 miles
    Test number
    339060966723
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass123,654 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    123,654 miles
    Test number
    587818435643
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail123,654 miles (+7,778)1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,654 miles
    Test number
    344020344541
    • MajorFuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass115,876 miles (+7,763)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    115,876 miles
    Test number
    396148550005
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass108,113 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    108,113 miles
    Test number
    741595021288
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail108,113 miles (+6,744)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,113 miles
    Test number
    547421059968
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass101,369 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    101,369 miles
    Test number
    606200587918
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Fail101,369 miles (+6,478)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,369 miles
    Test number
    263254250564
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass94,891 miles (+7,113)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    94,891 miles
    Test number
    227608850882
    • 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))

  10. Pass87,778 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    87,778 miles
    Test number
    597380896900
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail87,777 miles (+5,854)1 dangerous6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,777 miles
    Test number
    719188017994
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass81,923 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    81,923 miles
    Test number
    924851629420
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake close to limit

  13. Fail81,919 miles (+1,893)2 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,919 miles
    Test number
    670743681820
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake close to limit

  14. Fail80,026 miles (+6,876)2 dangerous5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,026 miles
    Test number
    612690778833
    • DangerousNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass73,150 miles (+4,535)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2016
    Odometer
    73,150 miles
    Test number
    638445035163
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  16. Pass68,615 miles (+2,757)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    68,615 miles
    Test number
    387823394083
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres starting to perish
    • NoteCentre exhaust slightly deteriorated

  17. Pass65,858 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    65,858 miles
    Test number
    685385093072
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Fail65,858 miles (+6,527)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,858 miles
    Test number
    879585893006
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass59,331 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    59,331 miles
    Test number
    595661732082
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  20. Fail59,331 miles (+3,796)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,331 miles
    Test number
    105197022027
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  21. Pass55,535 miles (+5,194)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    55,535 miles
    Test number
    139933911065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass50,341 miles (+11,022)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    50,341 miles
    Test number
    463397900010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass39,319 miles (+8,951)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    39,319 miles
    Test number
    693374728344
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass30,368 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    30,368 miles
    Test number
    641667337371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L77 NBL

Does L77 NBL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L77 NBL is valid until 2 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L77 NBL?
The MOT on L77 NBL is valid until 2 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L77 NBL done?
L77 NBL was recorded at 132,568 miles at its MOT on 3 Dec 2025, an average of 5,677 miles a year.
Has L77 NBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L77 NBL has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on L77 NBL 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 NBL find?
L77 NBL passed its latest MOT on 3 Dec 2025 with 4 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive; offside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive, and 1 more.

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