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Orange · Petrol · 2006 · 2,521 cc

L8 SDVMOT history

L8 SDV is an orange petrol Ford Focus first used on 8 Nov 2006. Its MOT is valid until 6 Feb 2027 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 121,109 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jan 2026.

L8 SDV orange Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Feb 2027
Mileage
121,109 mi
At MOT on 30 Jan 2026
MOT tests
17
15 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,059 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 SDV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Orange
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,521 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
8 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 SDV was last recorded at 121,109 miles on 30 Jan 2026, 5,064 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
116,045 miles · 7 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
5,064 miles
Average per year
6,059 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 121,109 miles
  • 2025 – 116,045 miles
  • 2023 – 112,472 miles
  • 2022 – 93,133 miles
  • 2021 – 93,118 miles
  • 2019 – 85,358 miles
  • 2018 – 76,566 miles
  • 2017 – 67,973 miles
  • 2015 – 62,246 miles
  • 2014 – 56,928 miles
  • 2013 – 50,628 miles
  • 2012 – 43,686 miles
  • 2011 – 37,191 miles
  • 2010 – 31,015 miles
  • 2009 – 22,754 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,109 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

17 tests since 6 Nov 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,109 miles (+5,064)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    121,109 miles
    Test number
    571017518780
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass116,045 miles (+3,573)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    116,045 miles
    Test number
    131494013705
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat joints (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

  3. Pass112,472 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    112,472 miles
    Test number
    506693906705
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Fail112,472 miles (+19,339)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,472 miles
    Test number
    636092393726
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass93,133 miles (+15)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    93,133 miles
    Test number
    543284617419
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass93,118 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    93,118 miles
    Test number
    702975808228
    • MinorWindscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  7. Fail93,118 miles (+7,760)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,118 miles
    Test number
    613199474163
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault reset light (1.6 (b))
    • MinorWindscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  8. Pass85,358 miles (+8,792)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    85,358 miles
    Test number
    748977648543
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass76,566 miles (+8,593)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    76,566 miles
    Test number
    837597931833

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass67,973 miles (+5,727)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    67,973 miles
    Test number
    328364667258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass62,246 miles (+5,318)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    62,246 miles
    Test number
    839399615542

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass56,928 miles (+6,300)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    56,928 miles
    Test number
    335401514378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass50,628 miles (+6,942)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    50,628 miles
    Test number
    768467713346
    • NotePLEASE NOTE 1 NUMBER PLATE LAMP HAS BEEN REMOVED AND REPLACED WITH A REVERSING CAMERA

  14. Pass43,686 miles (+6,495)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    43,686 miles
    Test number
    708249192228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass37,191 miles (+6,176)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    37,191 miles
    Test number
    395176701366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass31,015 miles (+8,261)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    31,015 miles
    Test number
    651972900366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass22,754 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    22,754 miles
    Test number
    284850319378
    • AdvisoryFront position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Questions about L8 SDV

Does L8 SDV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 SDV is valid until 6 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L8 SDV?
The MOT on L8 SDV is valid until 6 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 SDV done?
L8 SDV was recorded at 121,109 miles at its MOT on 30 Jan 2026, an average of 6,059 miles a year.
Has L8 SDV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 SDV has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 27 May 2023.
Has the mileage on L8 SDV 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 SDV find?
L8 SDV passed its latest MOT on 30 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint; nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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