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Ford Focus

Black · Petrol · 2011 · 1,596 cc

L7 NHMMOT history

L7 NHM is a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 29 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 9 Oct 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 59,687 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Sept 2026.

L7 NHM black Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Oct 2027
Mileage
59,687 mi
At MOT on 10 Sept 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,898 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L7 NHM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
29 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L7 NHM was last recorded at 59,687 miles on 10 Sept 2026, 1,974 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Oct 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 22 May 2015: 15,378 miles, lower than 15,387 miles on 21 May 2015.

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
57,713 miles · 2 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,974 miles
Average per year
3,898 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 59,687 miles
  • 2025 – 57,713 miles
  • 2024 – 55,054 miles
  • 2023 – 52,364 miles
  • 2022 – 48,878 miles
  • 2021 – 45,085 miles
  • 2020 – 41,166 miles
  • 2019 – 34,182 miles
  • 2018 – 30,155 miles
  • 2017 – 25,286 miles
  • 2016 – 20,172 miles
  • 2015 – 15,378 miles
  • 2014 – 13,111 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass59,687 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Exhaust corroded in places

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Suspension corroded in places

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

18 tests since 29 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass59,687 miles (+1,974)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    59,687 miles
    Test number
    228341735601
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass57,713 miles (+2,659)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    57,713 miles
    Test number
    489685081399
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass55,054 miles (+2,690)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    55,054 miles
    Test number
    552131641370
    • 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))

  4. Pass52,364 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    52,364 miles
    Test number
    134379292325
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail52,364 miles (+3,486)3 major2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,364 miles
    Test number
    921941310774
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass48,878 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    48,878 miles
    Test number
    991108595942
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded in places

  7. Fail48,875 miles (+3,790)1 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,875 miles
    Test number
    364127048654
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded in places

  8. Pass45,085 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    45,085 miles
    Test number
    316087157680
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded in places
    • AdvisorySuspension corroded in places

  9. Fail45,085 miles (+3,919)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,085 miles
    Test number
    611840549800
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded in places
    • AdvisorySuspension corroded in places

  10. Pass41,166 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    41,166 miles
    Test number
    212832104836
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  11. Fail41,166 miles (+6,984)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,166 miles
    Test number
    442372388867
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  12. Pass34,182 miles (+4,027)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    34,182 miles
    Test number
    207532832257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass30,155 miles (+4,869)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    30,155 miles
    Test number
    688933933419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass25,286 miles (+5,114)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    25,286 miles
    Test number
    471234625156
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge 2mm (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass20,172 miles (+4,794)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2017
    Odometer
    20,172 miles
    Test number
    741422696188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass15,378 miles (-9)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2016
    Odometer
    15,378 miles
    Test number
    946052245193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail15,387 miles (+2,276)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,387 miles
    Test number
    835161945161
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  18. Pass13,111 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    13,111 miles
    Test number
    146912274264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L7 NHM

Does L7 NHM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L7 NHM is valid until 9 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L7 NHM?
The MOT on L7 NHM is valid until 9 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L7 NHM done?
L7 NHM was recorded at 59,687 miles at its MOT on 10 Sept 2026, an average of 3,898 miles a year.
Has L7 NHM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L7 NHM has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on L7 NHM ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 22 May 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L7 NHM find?
L7 NHM passed its latest MOT on 10 Sept 2026 with 6 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 3 more.

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