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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 2006 · 2,521 cc

L7 ABVMOT history

L7 ABV is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 28 Jun 2006. Its MOT is valid until 10 Jun 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 61,729 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jun 2026.

L7 ABV blue Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Jun 2027
Mileage
61,729 mi
At MOT on 11 Jun 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,832 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L7 ABV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,521 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
28 Jun 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L7 ABV was last recorded at 61,729 miles on 11 Jun 2026, 124 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Aug 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 21 Aug 2020: 98,431 miles, lower than 113,254 miles on 14 Jan 2019.
  • 16 May 2022: 59,853 miles, lower than 98,431 miles on 21 Aug 2020.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
61,605 miles · 14 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
124 miles
Average per year
1,832 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 61,729 miles
  • 2024 – 61,605 miles
  • 2022 – 59,853 miles
  • 2020 – 98,431 miles
  • 2019 – 113,254 miles
  • 2016 – 86,670 miles
  • 2015 – 83,288 miles
  • 2014 – 77,552 miles
  • 2013 – 71,296 miles
  • 2012 – 57,726 miles
  • 2011 – 43,108 miles
  • 2010 – 36,428 miles
  • 2009 – 30,649 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass61,729 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.

  • Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides trailing arm big bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

17 tests since 22 Jun 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass61,729 miles (+124)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    61,729 miles
    Test number
    387937014549

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass61,605 miles (+1,752)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    61,605 miles
    Test number
    531086755309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass59,853 miles (-38,578)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2023
    Odometer
    59,853 miles
    Test number
    772228581541

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass98,431 miles (-14,823)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    98,431 miles
    Test number
    149195524721

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass113,254 miles (+25,434)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    113,254 miles
    Test number
    477073261447
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides trailing arm big bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail87,820 miles (+1,150)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,820 miles
    Test number
    121834243242
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides trailing arm big bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass86,670 miles (+3,382)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    86,670 miles
    Test number
    639050045394
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • 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)

  8. Pass83,288 miles (+38)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2016
    Odometer
    83,288 miles
    Test number
    735156545171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail83,250 miles (+5,698)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,250 miles
    Test number
    527942445178
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  10. Pass77,552 miles (+6,256)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2015
    Odometer
    77,552 miles
    Test number
    299269644478
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteBoth front tyres have damage to sidewalls

  11. Fail71,296 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,296 miles
    Test number
    187881733149
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass71,296 miles (+13,570)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2014
    Odometer
    71,296 miles
    Test number
    585751433193
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass57,726 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    57,726 miles
    Test number
    145218372142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail57,726 miles (+14,618)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,726 miles
    Test number
    625053272118
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteADVISE FRONT AND REAR BRAKE PADS WORN LOW
    • NoteREAR TYRES WORN ON MARKERS

  15. Pass43,108 miles (+6,680)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    43,108 miles
    Test number
    638368261119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass36,428 miles (+5,779)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    36,428 miles
    Test number
    502782880125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass30,649 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    30,649 miles
    Test number
    134253579146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L7 ABV

Does L7 ABV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L7 ABV is valid until 10 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L7 ABV?
The MOT on L7 ABV is valid until 10 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L7 ABV done?
L7 ABV was recorded at 61,729 miles at its MOT on 11 Jun 2026, an average of 1,832 miles a year.
Has L7 ABV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L7 ABV has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jan 2019.
Has the mileage on L7 ABV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 21 Aug 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L7 ABV find?
L7 ABV passed its latest MOT on 11 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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