Ford Focus
Silver · Petrol · 2006 · 1,798 cc
L8 BYDMOT history
L8 BYD is a silver petrol Ford Focus first used on 28 Sept 2006. Its MOT expired on 19 Mar 2024 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 142,339 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Mar 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 19 Mar 2024
- Mileage
- 142,339 mi
- At MOT on 20 Mar 2023
- MOT tests
- 20
- 15 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 8,212 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L8 BYD
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Focus
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,798 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 28 Sept 2006
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 19 Mar 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Mar 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
L8 BYD was last recorded at 142,339 miles on 20 Mar 2023, 181 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Mar 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 142,158 miles · 14 Mar 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 181 miles
- Average per year
- 8,212 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 142,339 miles
- 2022 – 129,928 miles
- 2021 – 120,643 miles
- 2020 – 115,623 miles
- 2019 – 108,960 miles
- 2018 – 103,291 miles
- 2017 – 97,912 miles
- 2016 – 88,320 miles
- 2015 – 79,420 miles
- 2014 – 68,157 miles
- 2013 – 56,390 miles
- 2012 – 49,969 miles
- 2011 – 47,576 miles
- 2010 – 41,252 miles
- 2009 – 31,657 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass142,339 miles
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/f and o/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s main (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s/r and o/s/r (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f and o/s/f (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryN/s/f and o/s/f wing insecureRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
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.
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Failure3 MOTs, 2012–2017
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018
Full MOT history
20 tests since 26 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass142,339 miles (+181)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 142,339 miles
- Test number
- 960765372658
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/f and o/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s main (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s/r and o/s/r (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f and o/s/f (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryN/s/f and o/s/f wing insecure
Fail142,158 miles (+12,230)9 major1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,158 miles
- Test number
- 699769750222
- MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorNearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MinorBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/f and o/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s main (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s/r and o/s/r (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f and o/s/f (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryN/s/f and o/s/f wing insecure
Pass129,928 miles (+9,285)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 129,928 miles
- Test number
- 359679077216
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass120,643 miles (+5,020)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 120,643 miles
- Test number
- 782932791314
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass115,623 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 115,623 miles
- Test number
- 227331474102
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail115,623 miles (+6,663)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,623 miles
- Test number
- 181868863869
- Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass108,960 miles (+5,669)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 108,960 miles
- Test number
- 186336740147
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass103,291 miles (+5,379)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 103,291 miles
- Test number
- 309035709161
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass97,912 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 97,912 miles
- Test number
- 761464920302
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
Fail97,912 miles (+9,592)4 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,912 miles
- Test number
- 770456458538
- FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
Pass88,320 miles (+8,900)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 88,320 miles
- Test number
- 232432257460
- AdvisoryChild seat fitted to rear adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass79,420 miles (+11,263)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 79,420 miles
- Test number
- 216945505414
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,157 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 68,157 miles
- Test number
- 627387604100
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail68,157 miles (+11,767)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,157 miles
- Test number
- 467387904183
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Pass56,390 miles (+6,421)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 56,390 miles
- Test number
- 219866403117
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing 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)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass49,969 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 49,969 miles
- Test number
- 446549102182
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail49,969 miles (+2,393)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,969 miles
- Test number
- 319068902198
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass47,576 miles (+6,324)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 47,576 miles
- Test number
- 957647131294
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,252 miles (+9,595)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 41,252 miles
- Test number
- 510756860293
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,657 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 31,657 miles
- Test number
- 752269769249
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L8 BYD
- Does L8 BYD currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L8 BYD expired on 19 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L8 BYD?
- The MOT on L8 BYD expired on 19 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L8 BYD done?
- L8 BYD was recorded at 142,339 miles at its MOT on 20 Mar 2023, an average of 8,212 miles a year.
- Has L8 BYD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L8 BYD has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Mar 2023.
- Has the mileage on L8 BYD 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 BYD find?
- L8 BYD passed its latest MOT on 20 Mar 2023 with 9 advisories: brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/f and o/s/f; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s main; front exhaust mounting defective, and 6 more.
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