Ford Focus
Red · Diesel · 2016 · 1,499 cc
L8 RWEMOT history
L8 RWE is a red diesel Ford Focus first used on 16 Mar 2016. Its MOT is valid until 22 Sept 2027 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 65,602 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 22 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 65,602 mi
- At MOT on 21 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 11
- 9 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 2,542 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L8 RWE
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Focus
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,499 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2016
- First used
- 16 Mar 2016
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 22 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L8 RWE was last recorded at 65,602 miles on 21 Sept 2026, 2,596 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 63,006 miles · 28 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,596 miles
- Average per year
- 2,542 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 65,602 miles
- 2025 – 63,006 miles
- 2024 – 60,457 miles
- 2023 – 58,814 miles
- 2022 – 55,947 miles
- 2021 – 54,216 miles
- 2020 – 53,425 miles
- 2019 – 52,403 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass65,602 miles
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront to rear brake pipe swollen under coating
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe swollen under plastic coating
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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Full MOT history
11 tests since 15 Mar 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass65,602 miles (+2,596)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 65,602 miles
- Test number
- 287139020042
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront to rear brake pipe swollen under coating
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe swollen under plastic coating
Pass63,006 miles (+2,549)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 63,006 miles
- Test number
- 437280253600
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,457 miles (+1,643)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 60,457 miles
- Test number
- 440362558553
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass58,814 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 58,814 miles
- Test number
- 396761516709
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail58,814 miles (+2,867)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,814 miles
- Test number
- 248513720282
- Repaired at testNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass55,947 miles (+1,731)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 55,947 miles
- Test number
- 188954703861
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass54,216 miles (+791)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 54,216 miles
- Test number
- 194369354602
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass53,425 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 53,425 miles
- Test number
- 291636641231
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail53,425 miles (+1,022)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,425 miles
- Test number
- 305102433915
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Pass52,403 miles (+5,916)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 52,403 miles
- Test number
- 857628278881
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,487 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 46,487 miles
- Test number
- 253650142499
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Questions about L8 RWE
- Does L8 RWE currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 RWE is valid until 22 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L8 RWE?
- The MOT on L8 RWE is valid until 22 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 RWE done?
- L8 RWE was recorded at 65,602 miles at its MOT on 21 Sept 2026, an average of 2,542 miles a year.
- Has L8 RWE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L8 RWE has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Aug 2023.
- Has the mileage on L8 RWE 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 RWE find?
- L8 RWE passed its latest MOT on 21 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; front to rear brake pipe swollen under coating; offside rear brake pipe swollen under plastic coating.
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