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Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,596 cc

LL57 ABZMOT history

LL57 ABZ is a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 31 Jan 2008. Its MOT is valid until 18 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 98,282 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Apr 2026.

LL57 ABZ black Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Apr 2027
Mileage
98,282 mi
At MOT on 15 Apr 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,866 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL57 ABZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
31 Jan 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL57 ABZ was last recorded at 98,282 miles on 15 Apr 2026, 290 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,992 miles · 1 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
290 miles
Average per year
4,866 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 98,282 miles
  • 2025 – 84,104 miles
  • 2024 – 78,579 miles
  • 2023 – 75,809 miles
  • 2022 – 73,467 miles
  • 2021 – 71,017 miles
  • 2020 – 68,101 miles
  • 2019 – 63,386 miles
  • 2018 – 58,600 miles
  • 2017 – 53,560 miles
  • 2016 – 48,762 miles
  • 2015 – 44,412 miles
  • 2014 – 39,325 miles
  • 2013 – 33,918 miles
  • 2012 – 29,138 miles
  • 2011 – 24,242 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,282 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryBoth front lower wings corrodedRecorded 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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

23 tests since 26 Jan 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,282 miles (+290)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    98,282 miles
    Test number
    605963903878
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower wings corroded

  2. Fail97,992 miles (+13,888)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,992 miles
    Test number
    117091829479
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and cuts and perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower wings corroded

  3. Pass84,104 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    84,104 miles
    Test number
    871857030520
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to both front lower wings

  4. Fail84,104 miles (+5,525)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,104 miles
    Test number
    257881506976
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to both front lower wings

  5. Pass78,579 miles (+2,770)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    78,579 miles
    Test number
    909685223437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass75,809 miles (+8)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    75,809 miles
    Test number
    253348263028
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail75,801 miles (+2,334)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,801 miles
    Test number
    491795389063
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass73,467 miles (+2,450)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    73,467 miles
    Test number
    987275759904
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  9. Pass71,017 miles (+146)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    71,017 miles
    Test number
    940810793492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail70,871 miles (+2,770)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,871 miles
    Test number
    607142377058
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass68,101 miles (+4,715)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    68,101 miles
    Test number
    444403825213
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield adrift

  12. Pass63,386 miles (+4,786)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    63,386 miles
    Test number
    645143901876
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  13. Pass58,600 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    58,600 miles
    Test number
    132028736246
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail58,598 miles (+5,038)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,598 miles
    Test number
    240247833645
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass53,560 miles (+4,798)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    53,560 miles
    Test number
    976630111556
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear deep cut in outer side wall

  16. Pass48,762 miles (+4,350)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    48,762 miles
    Test number
    510406929693
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre cut in side wall
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  17. Pass44,412 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    44,412 miles
    Test number
    707900025000
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre cracking
    • NoteOffside rear tyre outer wall cut

  18. Fail44,412 miles (+5,087)1 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,412 miles
    Test number
    905730325037
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre cracking
    • NoteOffside rear tyre outer wall cut

  19. Fail39,325 miles1 repaired1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,325 miles
    Test number
    678671424045
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NoteOffside rear tyre deep cut to side wall

  20. Pass39,325 miles (+5,407)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    39,325 miles
    Test number
    775511524025
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NoteOffside rear tyre deep cut to side wall

  21. Pass33,918 miles (+4,780)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    33,918 miles
    Test number
    369931123036
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NoteFront wiper blades worn
    • NoteOffside rear tyre deep cut to outer side wall
    • NoteVehicle wet at time of test

  22. Pass29,138 miles (+4,896)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    29,138 miles
    Test number
    848054622034
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NoteFront tyres worn on edges
    • NoteOffside rear tyre deep cut to side wall
    • NoteVehicle wet at time of test

  23. Pass24,242 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    24,242 miles
    Test number
    417946821015
    • 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)
    • NoteO/s rear tyre sidewall damaged

Questions about LL57 ABZ

Does LL57 ABZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL57 ABZ is valid until 18 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL57 ABZ?
The MOT on LL57 ABZ is valid until 18 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL57 ABZ done?
LL57 ABZ was recorded at 98,282 miles at its MOT on 15 Apr 2026, an average of 4,866 miles a year.
Has LL57 ABZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL57 ABZ has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LL57 ABZ 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 LL57 ABZ find?
LL57 ABZ passed its latest MOT on 15 Apr 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, but not excessively; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge, and 2 more.

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