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Ford Focus

White · Diesel · 2014 · 1,560 cc

L8 BGOMOT history

L8 BGO is a white diesel Ford Focus first used on 31 Dec 2014. Its MOT is valid until 11 Dec 2026 and it has passed 9 of 9 MOT tests, with 180,839 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Nov 2025.

L8 BGO white Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Dec 2026
Mileage
180,839 mi
At MOT on 12 Nov 2025
MOT tests
9
9 passed · 0 failed
Per year
13,133 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 BGO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
31 Dec 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 BGO was last recorded at 180,839 miles on 12 Nov 2025, 21,063 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
159,776 miles · 12 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
21,063 miles
Average per year
13,133 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 180,839 miles
  • 2024 – 159,776 miles
  • 2023 – 153,093 miles
  • 2022 – 138,362 miles
  • 2021 – 124,703 miles
  • 2020 – 112,412 miles
  • 2019 – 91,754 miles
  • 2018 – 78,526 miles
  • 2017 – 76,637 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass180,839 miles
  • MinorNearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
  • MinorNearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to limit .5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

9 tests since 6 Dec 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass180,839 miles (+21,063)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    180,839 miles
    Test number
    431004771256
    • MinorNearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to limit .5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass159,776 miles (+6,683)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    159,776 miles
    Test number
    611189335131
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass153,093 miles (+14,731)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    153,093 miles
    Test number
    403198032134
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside inner - on limit now (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFume smell engine area
  4. Pass138,362 miles (+13,659)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    138,362 miles
    Test number
    424333862959

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass124,703 miles (+12,291)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    124,703 miles
    Test number
    204293965015
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn near smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass112,412 miles (+20,658)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    112,412 miles
    Test number
    810785955994
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres are feathering on the inner edge
    • AdvisoryFume smell engine area - slight injector chuff
    • AdvisoryOffside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover is deteriorating
  7. Pass91,754 miles (+13,228)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    91,754 miles
    Test number
    159099745010
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass78,526 miles (+1,889)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    78,526 miles
    Test number
    597097764901

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass76,637 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    76,637 miles
    Test number
    740895597345
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L8 BGO

Does L8 BGO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 BGO is valid until 11 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L8 BGO?
The MOT on L8 BGO is valid until 11 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 BGO done?
L8 BGO was recorded at 180,839 miles at its MOT on 12 Nov 2025, an average of 13,133 miles a year.
Has L8 BGO ever failed its MOT?
No. L8 BGO has passed all 9 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on L8 BGO 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 L8 BGO find?
L8 BGO passed its latest MOT on 12 Nov 2025 with 3 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute; nearside front battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated, and 2 more.

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