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Ford Focus

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,560 cc

L8 EVLMOT history

L8 EVL is a black diesel Ford Focus first used on 29 Jul 2011. Its MOT is valid until 5 Sept 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 153,096 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Sept 2026.

L8 EVL black Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Sept 2027
Mileage
153,096 mi
At MOT on 4 Sept 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,772 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 EVL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
29 Jul 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 EVL was last recorded at 153,096 miles on 4 Sept 2026, 7,854 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
145,242 miles · 5 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
7,854 miles
Average per year
8,772 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 153,096 miles
  • 2025 – 145,242 miles
  • 2024 – 137,023 miles
  • 2023 – 130,569 miles
  • 2022 – 127,529 miles
  • 2021 – 125,136 miles
  • 2020 – 119,468 miles
  • 2019 – 108,613 miles
  • 2018 – 91,580 miles
  • 2017 – 76,829 miles
  • 2016 – 68,019 miles
  • 2015 – 60,047 miles
  • 2014 – 46,681 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass153,096 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass153,096 miles (+7,854)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    153,096 miles
    Test number
    347287324754

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass145,242 miles (+8,219)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    145,242 miles
    Test number
    245284146989

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass137,023 miles (+6,454)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    137,023 miles
    Test number
    290605410113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass130,569 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    130,569 miles
    Test number
    355321674880

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail130,569 miles (+3,040)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,569 miles
    Test number
    654335684217
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass127,529 miles (+2,393)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    127,529 miles
    Test number
    407818774408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass125,136 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    125,136 miles
    Test number
    843982081481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail125,135 miles (+5,667)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,135 miles
    Test number
    438539354206
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass119,468 miles (+10,855)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    119,468 miles
    Test number
    807033017944

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass108,613 miles (+17,033)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    108,613 miles
    Test number
    590762202739

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass91,580 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    91,580 miles
    Test number
    876360678447
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Fail91,580 miles (+14,751)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,580 miles
    Test number
    401701025897
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass76,829 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    76,829 miles
    Test number
    716234991246
    • AdvisoryRear brake es inbalanced o/s lower

  14. Fail76,829 miles (+8,810)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,829 miles
    Test number
    525488296528
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake es inbalanced o/s lower

  15. Pass68,019 miles (+7,972)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    68,019 miles
    Test number
    328705912470
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limits (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass60,047 miles (+13,366)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    60,047 miles
    Test number
    426013725107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail46,681 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,681 miles
    Test number
    229099894471
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  18. Pass46,681 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    46,681 miles
    Test number
    537919694148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L8 EVL

Does L8 EVL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 EVL is valid until 5 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L8 EVL?
The MOT on L8 EVL is valid until 5 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 EVL done?
L8 EVL was recorded at 153,096 miles at its MOT on 4 Sept 2026, an average of 8,772 miles a year.
Has L8 EVL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 EVL has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on L8 EVL 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 EVL find?
L8 EVL passed its latest MOT on 4 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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