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Ford Focus

Red · Petrol · 2009 · 2,521 cc

L8 DDKMOT history

L8 DDK is a red petrol Ford Focus first used on 30 Nov 2009. Its MOT is valid until 17 Mar 2027 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 106,901 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Mar 2026.

L8 DDK red Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Focus, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 17 Mar 2027
Mileage
106,901 mi
At MOT on 18 Mar 2026
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,852 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 DDK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,521 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
30 Nov 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 DDK was last recorded at 106,901 miles on 18 Mar 2026, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,892 miles · 11 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
9 miles
Average per year
5,852 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 106,901 miles
  • 2025 – 106,892 miles
  • 2024 – 104,814 miles
  • 2023 – 103,099 miles
  • 2022 – 99,520 miles
  • 2021 – 94,933 miles
  • 2019 – 85,262 miles
  • 2018 – 76,013 miles
  • 2017 – 68,118 miles
  • 2016 – 58,757 miles
  • 2015 – 49,614 miles
  • 2014 – 39,792 miles
  • 2013 – 31,608 miles
  • 2012 – 28,804 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,901 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.

  • Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

19 tests since 12 Nov 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,901 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    106,901 miles
    Test number
    685224039913

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail106,892 miles (+2,078)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,892 miles
    Test number
    157382445490
    • MajorFront Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryN/ s o/s front top suspension bearings nosiey

  3. Pass104,814 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    104,814 miles
    Test number
    462564371455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail104,808 miles (+1,709)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,808 miles
    Test number
    882436381461
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass103,099 miles (+3,579)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    103,099 miles
    Test number
    621472102281
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  6. Pass99,520 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    99,520 miles
    Test number
    385608618489
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  7. Fail99,520 miles (+4,587)1 dangerous1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,520 miles
    Test number
    346587541311
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass94,933 miles (+9,671)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    94,933 miles
    Test number
    203629899767

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass85,262 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    85,262 miles
    Test number
    682099579825
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail85,262 miles (+9,249)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,262 miles
    Test number
    327702391192
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass76,013 miles (+7,895)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    76,013 miles
    Test number
    720048725960

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass68,118 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    68,118 miles
    Test number
    692750024313
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail68,118 miles (+9,361)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,118 miles
    Test number
    466943238526
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre has cuts to outer sidewall

  14. Pass58,757 miles (+9,143)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    58,757 miles
    Test number
    336663756786
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

  15. Pass49,614 miles (+9,822)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    49,614 miles
    Test number
    137832175498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass39,792 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    39,792 miles
    Test number
    417577234008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail39,791 miles (+8,183)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,791 miles
    Test number
    298857234033
    • FailureNearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

  18. Pass31,608 miles (+2,804)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    31,608 miles
    Test number
    219713343094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass28,804 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    28,804 miles
    Test number
    496887312431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L8 DDK

Does L8 DDK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 DDK is valid until 17 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L8 DDK?
The MOT on L8 DDK is valid until 17 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 DDK done?
L8 DDK was recorded at 106,901 miles at its MOT on 18 Mar 2026, an average of 5,852 miles a year.
Has L8 DDK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 DDK has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on L8 DDK 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 DDK find?
L8 DDK passed its latest MOT on 18 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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