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Ford Focus

Grey · Petrol · 2008 · 1,798 cc

L7 HDLMOT history

L7 HDL is a grey petrol Ford Focus first used on 10 Nov 2008. Its MOT is valid until 7 Apr 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 104,676 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Apr 2026.

L7 HDL grey Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Apr 2027
Mileage
104,676 mi
At MOT on 8 Apr 2026
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,664 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L7 HDL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,798 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
10 Nov 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L7 HDL was last recorded at 104,676 miles on 8 Apr 2026, 10,587 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,089 miles · 27 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
10,587 miles
Average per year
6,664 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 104,676 miles
  • 2024 – 94,089 miles
  • 2023 – 87,799 miles
  • 2022 – 80,456 miles
  • 2021 – 76,343 miles
  • 2020 – 72,530 miles
  • 2019 – 66,937 miles
  • 2018 – 57,204 miles
  • 2017 – 45,582 miles
  • 2016 – 15,354 miles
  • 2015 – 9,550 miles
  • 2014 – 8,603 miles
  • 2013 – 7,554 miles
  • 2012 – 6,298 miles
  • 2011 – 4,914 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,676 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

19 tests since 19 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,676 miles (+10,587)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    104,676 miles
    Test number
    516470445125
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass94,089 miles (+6,290)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    94,089 miles
    Test number
    510366283406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass87,799 miles (+7,343)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    87,799 miles
    Test number
    930093330624

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass80,456 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    80,456 miles
    Test number
    737572061967

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail80,456 miles (+4,113)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,456 miles
    Test number
    545973072255
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  6. Pass76,343 miles (+3,813)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    76,343 miles
    Test number
    467091639034
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass72,530 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    72,530 miles
    Test number
    783446473202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail72,530 miles (+5,593)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,530 miles
    Test number
    272576816516
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  9. Pass66,937 miles (+9,733)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    66,937 miles
    Test number
    990962915367
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  10. Pass57,204 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    57,204 miles
    Test number
    283277418116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail57,203 miles (+11,621)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,203 miles
    Test number
    323046974107
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  12. Pass45,582 miles (+30,228)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2018
    Odometer
    45,582 miles
    Test number
    207813585360
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
  13. Pass15,354 miles (+5,804)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    15,354 miles
    Test number
    337561438990

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail9,550 miles1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,550 miles
    Test number
    379064315138
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  15. Pass9,550 miles (+947)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    9,550 miles
    Test number
    829804415175
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  16. Pass8,603 miles (+1,049)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    8,603 miles
    Test number
    918800294034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass7,554 miles (+1,256)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    7,554 miles
    Test number
    377612613172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass6,298 miles (+1,384)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    6,298 miles
    Test number
    307589402132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass4,914 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    4,914 miles
    Test number
    505949201122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L7 HDL

Does L7 HDL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L7 HDL is valid until 7 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L7 HDL?
The MOT on L7 HDL is valid until 7 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L7 HDL done?
L7 HDL was recorded at 104,676 miles at its MOT on 8 Apr 2026, an average of 6,664 miles a year.
Has L7 HDL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L7 HDL has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on L7 HDL 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 L7 HDL find?
L7 HDL passed its latest MOT on 8 Apr 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front brake pad(s) wearing thin; offside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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