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Ford Focus

Silver · Petrol · 2009 · 1,596 cc

L8 UAUMOT history

L8 UAU is a silver petrol Ford Focus first used on 3 Aug 2009. Its MOT is valid until 25 May 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 144,807 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 May 2026.

L8 UAU silver Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 May 2027
Mileage
144,807 mi
At MOT on 7 May 2026
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,385 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

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

Mileage history

L8 UAU was last recorded at 144,807 miles on 7 May 2026, 4,677 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,130 miles · 8 May 2025
Between the last two tests
4,677 miles
Average per year
6,385 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 144,807 miles
  • 2025 – 140,130 miles
  • 2024 – 136,172 miles
  • 2023 – 132,109 miles
  • 2022 – 125,363 miles
  • 2021 – 118,059 miles
  • 2020 – 112,853 miles
  • 2019 – 106,219 miles
  • 2018 – 99,574 miles
  • 2017 – 91,100 miles
  • 2016 – 90,071 miles
  • 2015 – 84,794 miles
  • 2014 – 78,738 miles
  • 2013 – 67,937 miles
  • 2012 – 56,966 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,807 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

21 tests since 3 Aug 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,807 miles (+4,677)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2027
    Odometer
    144,807 miles
    Test number
    865891366170
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))

  2. Pass140,130 miles (+3,958)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2026
    Odometer
    140,130 miles
    Test number
    489105528640
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (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))

  3. Pass136,172 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2025
    Odometer
    136,172 miles
    Test number
    465603082941
    • AdvisoryAll under body corroded including nearside sill
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both discs have minor wear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail136,172 miles (+4,063)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,172 miles
    Test number
    295721767479
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll under body corroded including nearside sill
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both discs have minor wear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass132,109 miles (+6,746)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2024
    Odometer
    132,109 miles
    Test number
    639024157016
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass125,363 miles (+7,304)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2023
    Odometer
    125,363 miles
    Test number
    683956243190
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded And both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both trailing arm bushes n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass118,059 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2022
    Odometer
    118,059 miles
    Test number
    165112963152
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All 4 coils corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail118,059 miles (+5,206)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,059 miles
    Test number
    387039752806
    • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All 4 coils corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass112,853 miles (+6,634)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2021
    Odometer
    112,853 miles
    Test number
    811198533689
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Nearside front and both rear coils corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass106,219 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2020
    Odometer
    106,219 miles
    Test number
    655544896640

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail106,219 miles (+6,645)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,219 miles
    Test number
    830734104044
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Sub-frame ball joint likely to become detached ball joint excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRoad wheel more than one fixing missing wheel nuts missing on all wheels (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass99,574 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2019
    Odometer
    99,574 miles
    Test number
    878561097971
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Fail99,574 miles (+610)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,574 miles
    Test number
    475177589904
    • Repaired at testNearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Fail98,964 miles (+7,864)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,964 miles
    Test number
    106739881034
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass91,100 miles (+1,029)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2018
    Odometer
    91,100 miles
    Test number
    360810557850

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass90,071 miles (+5,277)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    90,071 miles
    Test number
    349203900190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass84,794 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    84,794 miles
    Test number
    471114342841

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail84,794 miles (+6,056)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,794 miles
    Test number
    522890847335
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  19. Pass78,738 miles (+10,801)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    78,738 miles
    Test number
    379486214233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass67,937 miles (+10,971)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    67,937 miles
    Test number
    859054513246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass56,966 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    56,966 miles
    Test number
    255786412242
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

Questions about L8 UAU

Does L8 UAU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 UAU is valid until 25 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L8 UAU?
The MOT on L8 UAU is valid until 25 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 UAU done?
L8 UAU was recorded at 144,807 miles at its MOT on 7 May 2026, an average of 6,385 miles a year.
Has L8 UAU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 UAU has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 16 May 2024.
Has the mileage on L8 UAU 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 UAU find?
L8 UAU passed its latest MOT on 7 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive, and 3 more.

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