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Ford Focus

Grey · Diesel · 2017 · 1,499 cc

L8 DAYMOT history

L8 DAY is a grey diesel Ford Focus first used on 22 Feb 2017. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jul 2027 and it has passed 8 of 10 MOT tests, with 60,406 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jul 2026.

L8 DAY grey Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jul 2027
Mileage
60,406 mi
At MOT on 22 Jul 2026
MOT tests
10
8 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,830 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 DAY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,499 cc
Year of manufacture
2017
First used
22 Feb 2017
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 DAY was last recorded at 60,406 miles on 22 Jul 2026, 6,892 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
53,514 miles · 17 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
6,892 miles
Average per year
6,830 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 60,406 miles
  • 2025 – 53,514 miles
  • 2024 – 46,982 miles
  • 2023 – 41,850 miles
  • 2022 – 35,786 miles
  • 2021 – 28,707 miles
  • 2020 – 16,301 miles
  • 2019 – 14,855 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass60,406 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • 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))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

10 tests since 20 Nov 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass60,406 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    60,406 miles
    Test number
    266538993573
    • 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 Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Fail60,405 miles (+6,891)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,405 miles
    Test number
    740993488341
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • 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 Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass53,514 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    53,514 miles
    Test number
    205162013750
    • AdvisoryVarious suspension components slightly corroded
  4. Fail53,514 miles (+6,532)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,514 miles
    Test number
    776305913005
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVarious suspension components slightly corroded
  5. Pass46,982 miles (+5,132)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    46,982 miles
    Test number
    823363537277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass41,850 miles (+6,064)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    41,850 miles
    Test number
    343596460046
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides wearing close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass35,786 miles (+7,079)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    35,786 miles
    Test number
    917818105352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass28,707 miles (+12,406)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    28,707 miles
    Test number
    926866325632
    • AdvisoryImmisions too clean to record
  9. Pass16,301 miles (+1,446)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    16,301 miles
    Test number
    429383771556

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass14,855 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    14,855 miles
    Test number
    174606546560
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Questions about L8 DAY

Does L8 DAY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 DAY is valid until 28 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L8 DAY?
The MOT on L8 DAY is valid until 28 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 DAY done?
L8 DAY was recorded at 60,406 miles at its MOT on 22 Jul 2026, an average of 6,830 miles a year.
Has L8 DAY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 DAY has failed 2 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on L8 DAY 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 DAY find?
L8 DAY passed its latest MOT on 22 Jul 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear coil spring corroded, and 2 more.

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