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Ford Focus

White · Petrol · 2012 · 1,596 cc

L7 KTAMOT history

L7 KTA is a white petrol Ford Focus first used on 14 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 6 Apr 2027 and it has passed 13 of 22 MOT tests, with 145,432 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Apr 2026.

L7 KTA white Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Apr 2027
Mileage
145,432 mi
At MOT on 7 Apr 2026
MOT tests
22
13 passed · 9 failed
Per year
10,273 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L7 KTA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
14 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L7 KTA was last recorded at 145,432 miles on 7 Apr 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 7 Apr 2026: 145,432 miles, lower than 145,829 miles on 18 Mar 2026.

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
145,829 miles · 18 Mar 2026
Average per year
10,273 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 145,432 miles
  • 2025 – 139,012 miles
  • 2024 – 129,003 miles
  • 2023 – 119,216 miles
  • 2022 – 108,885 miles
  • 2021 – 98,718 miles
  • 2020 – 88,861 miles
  • 2019 – 76,790 miles
  • 2018 – 66,102 miles
  • 2017 – 55,668 miles
  • 2016 – 43,528 miles
  • 2015 – 34,698 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,432 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.

  • Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside trailing arm bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

22 tests since 27 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass145,432 miles (-397)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    145,432 miles
    Test number
    363611732824

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail145,829 miles (+6,817)2 dangerous3 major1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,829 miles
    Test number
    433148153491
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Multiple air freshners (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • 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))

  3. Pass139,012 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    139,012 miles
    Test number
    419328471915
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail139,012 miles (+10,009)1 dangerous1 major1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,012 miles
    Test number
    561023109582
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass129,003 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    129,003 miles
    Test number
    298219957240
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail129,003 miles (+9,787)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,003 miles
    Test number
    417252041352
    • DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass119,216 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    119,216 miles
    Test number
    665427691408
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail119,216 miles (+10,331)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,216 miles
    Test number
    741449179659
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass108,885 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    108,885 miles
    Test number
    388201270845

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail108,885 miles (+10,167)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,885 miles
    Test number
    654358517321
    • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  11. Pass98,718 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    98,718 miles
    Test number
    468705525655
    • MinorNearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  12. Fail98,718 miles (+9,857)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,718 miles
    Test number
    436404318768
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  13. Pass88,861 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    88,861 miles
    Test number
    271568794195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail88,861 miles (+12,071)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,861 miles
    Test number
    321475624613
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  15. Pass76,790 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    76,790 miles
    Test number
    602916719933

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail76,790 miles (+10,688)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,790 miles
    Test number
    457252006001
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  17. Pass66,102 miles (+73)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    66,102 miles
    Test number
    434071535682
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  18. Fail66,029 miles (+10,361)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,029 miles
    Test number
    609460560693
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  19. Pass55,668 miles (+12,140)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    55,668 miles
    Test number
    954750266396
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass43,528 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    43,528 miles
    Test number
    532386537167
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass43,528 miles (+8,830)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    43,528 miles
    Test number
    129979818637
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass34,698 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    34,698 miles
    Test number
    269928575449
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside front tyre has a cut in the tread but not deep enough to expose ply or cords

Questions about L7 KTA

Does L7 KTA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L7 KTA is valid until 6 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L7 KTA?
The MOT on L7 KTA is valid until 6 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 KTA done?
L7 KTA was recorded at 145,432 miles at its MOT on 7 Apr 2026, an average of 10,273 miles a year.
Has L7 KTA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L7 KTA has failed 9 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on L7 KTA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 7 Apr 2026. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L7 KTA find?
L7 KTA passed its latest MOT on 7 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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