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Ford Focus

Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,596 cc

L90 DTSMOT history

L90 DTS is a silver petrol Ford Focus first used on 17 Dec 2008. Its MOT expired on 19 Jul 2023 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 154,105 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Aug 2023.

L90 DTS silver Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 19 Jul 2023
Mileage
154,105 mi
At MOT on 15 Aug 2023
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,575 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 DTS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
17 Dec 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Jul 2023
Latest MOT test
15 Aug 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

L90 DTS was last recorded at 154,105 miles on 15 Aug 2023, 9,176 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jul 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 18 Dec 2015: 39,462 miles, lower than 86,775 miles on 17 Dec 2014.

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
144,929 miles · 20 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
9,176 miles
Average per year
8,575 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 154,105 miles
  • 2022 – 144,929 miles
  • 2021 – 138,192 miles
  • 2020 – 128,540 miles
  • 2019 – 119,100 miles
  • 2017 – 112,908 miles
  • 2016 – 104,393 miles
  • 2015 – 39,462 miles
  • 2014 – 86,775 miles
  • 2013 – 72,017 miles
  • 2012 – 63,474 miles
  • 2011 – 54,071 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail154,105 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
  • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
  • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside rear coil spring incorrectly fitted
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

What MOT failures mean

Full MOT history

16 tests since 15 Dec 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail154,105 miles (+9,176)3 dangerous11 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,105 miles
    Test number
    462704074356
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear coil spring incorrectly fitted
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  2. Pass144,929 miles (+23)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    144,929 miles
    Test number
    600502296385
    • 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail144,906 miles (+6,714)8 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,906 miles
    Test number
    451447547643
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault and tc (1.6 (b))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn and pads (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened snapped (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBonnet poor to open
    • AdvisoryPower steering leaking

  4. Pass138,192 miles (+9,652)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    138,192 miles
    Test number
    959044462791
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryTyre valve rubber perished

  5. Pass128,540 miles (+9,440)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    128,540 miles
    Test number
    305469024348
    • DangerousOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  6. Pass119,100 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    119,100 miles
    Test number
    634402586619
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Fail119,100 miles (+6,192)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,100 miles
    Test number
    675626573940
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass112,908 miles (+8,515)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    112,908 miles
    Test number
    584780504753
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  9. Pass104,393 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    104,393 miles
    Test number
    588831688807

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail104,393 miles (+64,931)2 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,393 miles
    Test number
    864819937300
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  11. Pass39,462 miles (-47,313)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    39,462 miles
    Test number
    553603377519
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryHeat sheild insecure

  12. Pass86,775 miles (+14,758)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    86,775 miles
    Test number
    425191454409
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass72,017 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    72,017 miles
    Test number
    418461253493
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Fail72,017 miles (+8,543)1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,017 miles
    Test number
    677611853356
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass63,474 miles (+9,403)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    63,474 miles
    Test number
    736152652337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass54,071 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    54,071 miles
    Test number
    765879041357
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about L90 DTS

Does L90 DTS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L90 DTS expired on 19 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L90 DTS?
The MOT on L90 DTS expired on 19 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L90 DTS done?
L90 DTS was recorded at 154,105 miles at its MOT on 15 Aug 2023, an average of 8,575 miles a year.
Has L90 DTS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 DTS has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on L90 DTS ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 Dec 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L90 DTS find?
L90 DTS failed its latest MOT on 15 Aug 2023 with 3 dangerous defects, 11 major defects and 4 advisories: nearside front tyre has ply or cords exposed; offside rear suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached; parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value, and 15 more.

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