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Ford Focus

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,596 cc

L8 GDWMOT history

L8 GDW is a silver petrol Ford Focus first used on 15 Jul 2004. Its MOT is valid until 13 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 147,368 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 May 2026.

L8 GDW silver Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 May 2027
Mileage
147,368 mi
At MOT on 12 May 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,396 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 GDW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
15 Jul 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 May 2027
Latest MOT test
12 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 GDW was last recorded at 147,368 miles on 12 May 2026, 3,898 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
143,470 miles · 12 May 2025
Between the last two tests
3,898 miles
Average per year
7,396 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 147,368 miles
  • 2025 – 143,470 miles
  • 2024 – 138,211 miles
  • 2023 – 132,030 miles
  • 2022 – 125,971 miles
  • 2021 – 120,502 miles
  • 2020 – 114,433 miles
  • 2019 – 107,508 miles
  • 2018 – 99,006 miles
  • 2017 – 90,113 miles
  • 2016 – 80,593 miles
  • 2015 – 72,308 miles
  • 2014 – 62,891 miles
  • 2013 – 53,672 miles
  • 2012 – 45,424 miles
  • 2011 – 36,553 miles
  • 2010 – 25,051 miles
  • 2009 – 10,955 miles
  • 2008 – 7,842 miles
  • 2007 – 6,759 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,368 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi section (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material through the wing (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened on both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills on both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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.

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

Full MOT history

27 tests since 8 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,368 miles (+3,898)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2027
    Odometer
    147,368 miles
    Test number
    122866866070
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material through the wing (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened on both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills on both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass143,470 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2026
    Odometer
    143,470 miles
    Test number
    938583884466
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking on inner walls (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking on inner walls (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened on both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail143,470 miles (+5,259)2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,470 miles
    Test number
    375082367168
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking on inner walls (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking on inner walls (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened on both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass138,211 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2025
    Odometer
    138,211 miles
    Test number
    770473581019
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills on both sides of vehicle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Fail138,211 miles (+6,181)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,211 miles
    Test number
    675147404893
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills on both sides of vehicle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass132,030 miles (+6,059)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2024
    Odometer
    132,030 miles
    Test number
    309545664592
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sills on both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass125,971 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2023
    Odometer
    125,971 miles
    Test number
    511651678109
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills on both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Fail125,971 miles (+5,469)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,971 miles
    Test number
    317906029821
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills on both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  9. Pass120,502 miles (+6,069)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2022
    Odometer
    120,502 miles
    Test number
    727451339834
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRadiator lower support bracket corroded thru and not fully supporting radiator

  10. Pass114,433 miles (+6,925)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2021
    Odometer
    114,433 miles
    Test number
    579737341464
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass107,508 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    107,508 miles
    Test number
    432927596997
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  12. Fail107,508 miles (+8,502)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,508 miles
    Test number
    803363048254
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  13. Pass99,006 miles (+8,893)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2019
    Odometer
    99,006 miles
    Test number
    406363227230
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  14. Pass90,113 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2018
    Odometer
    90,113 miles
    Test number
    824312136082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail90,113 miles (+9,520)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,113 miles
    Test number
    173921871786
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  16. Pass80,593 miles (+8,285)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2017
    Odometer
    80,593 miles
    Test number
    946186398613
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  17. Pass72,308 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2016
    Odometer
    72,308 miles
    Test number
    645207415161
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  18. Fail72,308 miles (+9,417)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,308 miles
    Test number
    906327415180
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  19. Pass62,891 miles (+9,219)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2015
    Odometer
    62,891 miles
    Test number
    336129014157
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  20. Pass53,672 miles (+8,248)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2014
    Odometer
    53,672 miles
    Test number
    797566413161
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass45,424 miles (+8,871)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2013
    Odometer
    45,424 miles
    Test number
    906375522177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass36,553 miles (+11,502)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2012
    Odometer
    36,553 miles
    Test number
    286313121432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass25,051 miles (+14,096)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2011
    Odometer
    25,051 miles
    Test number
    400481910188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass10,955 miles (+3,113)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2010
    Odometer
    10,955 miles
    Test number
    224135329441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass7,842 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2009
    Odometer
    7,842 miles
    Test number
    141012028106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail7,842 miles (+1,083)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    7,842 miles
    Test number
    182352228135
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  27. Pass6,759 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2008
    Odometer
    6,759 miles
    Test number
    713688727166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L8 GDW

Does L8 GDW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 GDW is valid until 13 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L8 GDW?
The MOT on L8 GDW is valid until 13 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 GDW done?
L8 GDW was recorded at 147,368 miles at its MOT on 12 May 2026, an average of 7,396 miles a year.
Has L8 GDW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 GDW has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 12 May 2025.
Has the mileage on L8 GDW 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 GDW find?
L8 GDW passed its latest MOT on 12 May 2026 with 7 advisories: front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi section; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material through the wing, and 4 more.

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