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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 2009 · 1,596 cc

L8 HAKMOT history

L8 HAK is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 25 Jun 2009. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jan 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 76,502 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jan 2026.

L8 HAK blue Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Jan 2027
Mileage
76,502 mi
At MOT on 7 Jan 2026
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,322 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 HAK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
25 Jun 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 HAK was last recorded at 76,502 miles on 7 Jan 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jan 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 4 Jan 2024: 68,723 miles, lower than 102,788 miles on 4 Jan 2023.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
76,502 miles · 5 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,322 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 76,502 miles
  • 2025 – 72,320 miles
  • 2024 – 68,723 miles
  • 2023 – 102,788 miles
  • 2022 – 98,729 miles
  • 2021 – 95,632 miles
  • 2020 – 91,762 miles
  • 2019 – 87,242 miles
  • 2018 – 83,924 miles
  • 2017 – 80,413 miles
  • 2016 – 77,422 miles
  • 2015 – 71,483 miles
  • 2014 – 66,683 miles
  • 2013 – 56,742 miles
  • 2012 – 44,986 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,502 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Exhaust shield insecure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Exhaust heat shield loose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

22 tests since 11 Jun 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass76,502 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    76,502 miles
    Test number
    493882771089
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail76,502 miles (+4,182)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,502 miles
    Test number
    533492596682
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass72,320 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    72,320 miles
    Test number
    174273663528
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail72,320 miles (+3,597)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,320 miles
    Test number
    771968677130
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass68,723 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    68,723 miles
    Test number
    377322552800
    • AdvisoryExhaust shield insecure

  6. Fail68,723 miles (-34,065)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,723 miles
    Test number
    341370920630
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust shield insecure

  7. Pass102,788 miles (+4,059)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    102,788 miles
    Test number
    211209702129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass98,729 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    98,729 miles
    Test number
    942758105364
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield loose

  9. Fail98,729 miles (+3,097)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,729 miles
    Test number
    852212479677
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield loose

  10. Pass95,632 miles (+3,870)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    95,632 miles
    Test number
    818431453335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass91,762 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    91,762 miles
    Test number
    861146044411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail91,758 miles (+4,516)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,758 miles
    Test number
    631115248872
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

  13. Pass87,242 miles (+3,318)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    87,242 miles
    Test number
    635058685907
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  14. Pass83,924 miles (+3,511)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    83,924 miles
    Test number
    476397905963
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension 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)

  15. Pass80,413 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    80,413 miles
    Test number
    831502048557

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail80,413 miles (+2,991)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,413 miles
    Test number
    181285204418
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  17. Pass77,422 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    77,422 miles
    Test number
    717740132468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail77,422 miles (+5,939)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,422 miles
    Test number
    603683742713
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  19. Pass71,483 miles (+4,800)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    71,483 miles
    Test number
    345628105093
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  20. Pass66,683 miles (+9,941)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    66,683 miles
    Test number
    727586474152
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Pass56,742 miles (+11,756)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    56,742 miles
    Test number
    965046073150
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteRear wiper blade deteriorated

  22. Pass44,986 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    44,986 miles
    Test number
    257603862447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L8 HAK

Does L8 HAK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 HAK is valid until 7 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L8 HAK?
The MOT on L8 HAK is valid until 7 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 HAK done?
L8 HAK was recorded at 76,502 miles at its MOT on 7 Jan 2026, an average of 2,322 miles a year.
Has L8 HAK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 HAK has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on L8 HAK ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 4 Jan 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L8 HAK find?
L8 HAK passed its latest MOT on 7 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge.

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