Ford Focus
Grey · Petrol · 2018 · 999 cc
L97 MARMOT history
L97 MAR is a grey petrol Ford Focus first used on 17 Mar 2018. Its MOT is valid until 18 May 2027 and it has passed 5 of 6 MOT tests, with 74,162 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 18 May 2027
- Mileage
- 74,162 mi
- At MOT on 19 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 6
- 5 passed · 1 failed
- Per year
- 7,671 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L97 MAR
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Focus
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 999 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2018
- First used
- 17 Mar 2018
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 18 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 19 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L97 MAR was last recorded at 74,162 miles on 19 May 2026, 2,903 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 71,259 miles · 16 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,903 miles
- Average per year
- 7,671 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 74,162 miles
- 2025 – 71,259 miles
- 2022 – 65,070 miles
- 2021 – 34,512 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
6 tests since 18 Mar 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass74,162 miles (+2,903)
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2027
- Odometer
- 74,162 miles
- Test number
- 230879159046
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,259 miles (+6)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 71,259 miles
- Test number
- 900779207269
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail71,253 miles (+6,183)1 dangerous7 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,253 miles
- Test number
- 963191127841
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass65,070 miles (+14,511)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 65,070 miles
- Test number
- 983082824051
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,559 miles (+16,047)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 50,559 miles
- Test number
- 131750745221
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass34,512 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 34,512 miles
- Test number
- 163398120344
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L97 MAR
- Does L97 MAR currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L97 MAR is valid until 18 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L97 MAR?
- The MOT on L97 MAR is valid until 18 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L97 MAR done?
- L97 MAR was recorded at 74,162 miles at its MOT on 19 May 2026, an average of 7,671 miles a year.
- Has L97 MAR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L97 MAR has failed 1 of its 6 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Apr 2025.
- Has the mileage on L97 MAR 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 L97 MAR find?
- L97 MAR passed its latest MOT on 19 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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