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Ford Focus

Grey · Diesel · 2013 · 1,560 cc

LG13 DHUMOT history

LG13 DHU is a grey diesel Ford Focus first used on 25 Mar 2013. Its MOT is valid until 12 Feb 2027 and it has passed 11 of 18 MOT tests, with 229,669 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Feb 2026.

LG13 DHU grey Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Feb 2027
Mileage
229,669 mi
At MOT on 3 Feb 2026
MOT tests
18
11 passed · 7 failed
Per year
12,397 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LG13 DHU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
25 Mar 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LG13 DHU was last recorded at 229,669 miles on 3 Feb 2026, 9,650 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
220,019 miles · 3 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
9,650 miles
Average per year
12,397 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 229,669 miles
  • 2025 – 220,019 miles
  • 2024 – 212,542 miles
  • 2023 – 199,121 miles
  • 2022 – 187,366 miles
  • 2021 – 175,690 miles
  • 2020 – 169,156 miles
  • 2019 – 156,205 miles
  • 2018 – 141,776 miles
  • 2017 – 128,519 miles
  • 2016 – 106,805 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass229,669 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity lens damaged (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Windscreen washer not working

    Major3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Windscreen washer not working

    Major3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

18 tests since 7 Mar 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass229,669 miles2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    229,669 miles
    Test number
    198475813578
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity lens damaged (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail229,669 miles (+9,650)1 repaired2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    229,669 miles
    Test number
    291727717780
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity lens damaged (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass220,019 miles (+7,477)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    220,019 miles
    Test number
    153315665744
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords minor cuts in all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  4. Pass212,542 miles2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    212,542 miles
    Test number
    876079848281
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  5. Fail212,542 miles (+13,421)1 repaired2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    212,542 miles
    Test number
    593134194845
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  6. Pass199,121 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    199,121 miles
    Test number
    910726714311
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  7. Fail199,120 miles (+11,754)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,120 miles
    Test number
    217235551670
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  8. Pass187,366 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    187,366 miles
    Test number
    684723025922
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords several cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords several cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords several cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail187,366 miles (+11,676)3 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,366 miles
    Test number
    143063718913
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords several cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords several cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords several cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass175,690 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    175,690 miles
    Test number
    487924184535
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Fail175,690 miles (+6,534)1 dangerous3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,690 miles
    Test number
    168335051406
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass169,156 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    169,156 miles
    Test number
    709200841021
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Fail169,156 miles (+12,951)1 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,156 miles
    Test number
    122920786395
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass156,205 miles (+14,429)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    156,205 miles
    Test number
    141029092079
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  15. Pass141,776 miles (+13,257)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    141,776 miles
    Test number
    996654744734
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inner edges

  16. Pass128,519 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    128,519 miles
    Test number
    430715421702

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail128,519 miles (+21,714)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,519 miles
    Test number
    190615066358
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

  18. Pass106,805 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    106,805 miles
    Test number
    544004198603

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LG13 DHU

Does LG13 DHU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LG13 DHU is valid until 12 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LG13 DHU?
The MOT on LG13 DHU is valid until 12 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LG13 DHU done?
LG13 DHU was recorded at 229,669 miles at its MOT on 3 Feb 2026, an average of 12,397 miles a year.
Has LG13 DHU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LG13 DHU has failed 7 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LG13 DHU 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 LG13 DHU find?
LG13 DHU passed its latest MOT on 3 Feb 2026 with 2 minor defects and 8 advisories: nearside front lower anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front position lamp light intensity obviously reduced; nearside front inner road wheel slightly distorted, and 7 more.

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