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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 2007 · 1,596 cc

L8 WHWMOT history

L8 WHW is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 11 Jan 2007. Its MOT is valid until 25 Jun 2027 and it has passed 17 of 19 MOT tests, with 103,750 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jun 2026.

L8 WHW blue Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Jun 2027
Mileage
103,750 mi
At MOT on 10 Jun 2026
MOT tests
19
17 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,662 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 WHW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
11 Jan 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 WHW was last recorded at 103,750 miles on 10 Jun 2026, 9,555 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,195 miles · 17 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
9,555 miles
Average per year
5,662 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 103,750 miles
  • 2025 – 94,195 miles
  • 2024 – 87,195 miles
  • 2023 – 80,107 miles
  • 2022 – 76,688 miles
  • 2021 – 71,133 miles
  • 2020 – 68,073 miles
  • 2019 – 65,799 miles
  • 2018 – 60,199 miles
  • 2017 – 55,559 miles
  • 2016 – 50,260 miles
  • 2015 – 43,485 miles
  • 2014 – 37,523 miles
  • 2013 – 32,889 miles
  • 2012 – 24,707 miles
  • 2011 – 15,641 miles
  • 2010 – 11,449 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,750 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

19 tests since 20 Feb 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,750 miles (+9,555)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    103,750 miles
    Test number
    361637482912

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass94,195 miles (+7,000)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    94,195 miles
    Test number
    408059492111
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  3. Pass87,195 miles (+7,088)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    87,195 miles
    Test number
    605024941421
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass80,107 miles (+3,419)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    80,107 miles
    Test number
    343624215680

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass76,688 miles (+5,555)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    76,688 miles
    Test number
    342722875477
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • 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))
  6. Pass71,133 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    71,133 miles
    Test number
    988216791135
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Fail71,133 miles (+3,060)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,133 miles
    Test number
    692687552440
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass68,073 miles (+2,274)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    68,073 miles
    Test number
    804644497101
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))
  9. Pass65,799 miles (+5,600)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    65,799 miles
    Test number
    792434432905

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass60,199 miles (+28)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    60,199 miles
    Test number
    957572200124
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Fail60,171 miles (+4,612)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,171 miles
    Test number
    863967507328
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  12. Pass55,559 miles (+5,299)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    55,559 miles
    Test number
    998821368439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass50,260 miles (+6,775)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    50,260 miles
    Test number
    666187679547

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass43,485 miles (+5,962)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    43,485 miles
    Test number
    167360345465
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass37,523 miles (+4,634)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    37,523 miles
    Test number
    489995044073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass32,889 miles (+8,182)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    32,889 miles
    Test number
    115643843485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass24,707 miles (+9,066)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    24,707 miles
    Test number
    506175232054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass15,641 miles (+4,192)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    15,641 miles
    Test number
    399106931003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass11,449 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    11,449 miles
    Test number
    702371450010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L8 WHW

Does L8 WHW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 WHW is valid until 25 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L8 WHW?
The MOT on L8 WHW is valid until 25 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 WHW done?
L8 WHW was recorded at 103,750 miles at its MOT on 10 Jun 2026, an average of 5,662 miles a year.
Has L8 WHW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 WHW has failed 2 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jun 2021.
Has the mileage on L8 WHW 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 WHW find?
L8 WHW passed its latest MOT on 10 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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