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Black · Petrol · 2010 · 1,596 cc

L90 ESWMOT history

L90 ESW is a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 10 May 2010. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jul 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 109,900 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jul 2026.

L90 ESW black Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Focus, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 20 Jul 2027
Mileage
109,900 mi
At MOT on 17 Jul 2026
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,652 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 ESW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
10 May 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 ESW was last recorded at 109,900 miles on 17 Jul 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,900 miles · 15 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
7,652 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 109,900 miles
  • 2025 – 104,832 miles
  • 2024 – 99,446 miles
  • 2023 – 92,983 miles
  • 2022 – 86,916 miles
  • 2021 – 80,414 miles
  • 2020 – 74,988 miles
  • 2019 – 69,802 miles
  • 2018 – 63,727 miles
  • 2017 – 59,243 miles
  • 2016 – 48,479 miles
  • 2015 – 35,329 miles
  • 2014 – 23,706 miles
  • 2013 – 9,457 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,900 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge has zero tread (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges low tread (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of testRecorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryCentre exhaust shield looseRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing Low @ 2.32mm, Legal Limit Is 1.6mm, 205/55R16

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing On Inner Edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

21 tests since 11 Apr 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,900 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    109,900 miles
    Test number
    599696606684
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge has zero tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges low tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of test
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust shield loose

  2. Fail109,900 miles (+5,068)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,900 miles
    Test number
    131483505381
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge has zero tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges low tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of test
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust shield loose

  3. Pass104,832 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    104,832 miles
    Test number
    380824848454
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield insecure
    • AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of test

  4. Fail104,832 miles (+5,386)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,832 miles
    Test number
    802066442765
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield insecure
    • AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of test

  5. Pass99,446 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    99,446 miles
    Test number
    630423628820
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield insecure

  6. Fail99,446 miles (+6,463)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,446 miles
    Test number
    360679709388
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached bolt broken in half (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield insecure

  7. Pass92,983 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    92,983 miles
    Test number
    623018517357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail92,983 miles (+6,067)3 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,983 miles
    Test number
    903825309887
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light lense broken and white light showing (4.5.4 (a))

  9. Pass86,916 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    86,916 miles
    Test number
    868857580841
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing Low @ 2.32mm, Legal Limit Is 1.6mm, 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail86,915 miles (+6,501)1 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,915 miles
    Test number
    940543421224
    • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing Low @ 2.32mm, Legal Limit Is 1.6mm, 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass80,414 miles (+5,426)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    80,414 miles
    Test number
    980428772102
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner Face Poor Condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner Face Poor Condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass74,988 miles (+5,186)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    74,988 miles
    Test number
    207256570611
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of test

  13. Pass69,802 miles (+6,075)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    69,802 miles
    Test number
    238268392296
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play in shaker plate (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of test

  14. Pass63,727 miles (+4,484)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    63,727 miles
    Test number
    530249536841

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass59,243 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    59,243 miles
    Test number
    388645382566

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail59,225 miles (+10,746)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,225 miles
    Test number
    110667228261
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  17. Pass48,479 miles (+13,150)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    48,479 miles
    Test number
    280078289244
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres outer edges are low

  18. Pass35,329 miles (+11,623)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    35,329 miles
    Test number
    196548085169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass23,706 miles (+14,249)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    23,706 miles
    Test number
    146535284158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass9,457 miles (+1,065)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    9,457 miles
    Test number
    188136703207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass8,392 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2014
    Odometer
    8,392 miles
    Test number
    416011003185
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L90 ESW

Does L90 ESW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 ESW is valid until 20 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L90 ESW?
The MOT on L90 ESW is valid until 20 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L90 ESW done?
L90 ESW was recorded at 109,900 miles at its MOT on 17 Jul 2026, an average of 7,652 miles a year.
Has L90 ESW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 ESW has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on L90 ESW 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 L90 ESW find?
L90 ESW passed its latest MOT on 17 Jul 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge has zero tread; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges low tread; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 2 more.

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