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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 1,596 cc

LL57 BUWMOT history

LL57 BUW is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 9 Feb 2008. Its MOT is valid until 13 Jul 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 138,850 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jul 2026.

LL57 BUW blue Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Focus, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 13 Jul 2027
Mileage
138,850 mi
At MOT on 14 Jul 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,734 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL57 BUW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
9 Feb 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL57 BUW was last recorded at 138,850 miles on 14 Jul 2026, 12,026 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,824 miles · 10 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
12,026 miles
Average per year
7,734 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 138,850 miles
  • 2025 – 126,824 miles
  • 2024 – 111,371 miles
  • 2023 – 97,368 miles
  • 2022 – 84,306 miles
  • 2021 – 82,133 miles
  • 2020 – 80,928 miles
  • 2019 – 71,986 miles
  • 2018 – 61,131 miles
  • 2017 – 55,245 miles
  • 2016 – 50,108 miles
  • 2015 – 44,528 miles
  • 2014 – 37,985 miles
  • 2013 – 32,185 miles
  • 2012 – 25,672 miles
  • 2011 – 19,147 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,850 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

23 tests since 21 Jan 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,850 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    138,850 miles
    Test number
    624688208277
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  2. Fail138,850 miles (+12,026)2 repaired2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,850 miles
    Test number
    609917270799
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  3. Pass126,824 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    126,824 miles
    Test number
    623062117468
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Fail126,824 miles (+15,453)1 dangerous1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,824 miles
    Test number
    990138693796
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass111,371 miles (+14,003)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    111,371 miles
    Test number
    424356266594
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass97,368 miles (+13,062)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    97,368 miles
    Test number
    371163734023
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass84,306 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    84,306 miles
    Test number
    278647434436
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Fail84,306 miles (+2,173)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,306 miles
    Test number
    536279478843
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass82,133 miles (+1,205)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    82,133 miles
    Test number
    500414654759

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass80,928 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    80,928 miles
    Test number
    671681961544
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both shock absorbers (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Fail80,928 miles (+8,942)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,928 miles
    Test number
    224791476880
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both shock absorbers (5.3.2 (b))

  12. Pass71,986 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    71,986 miles
    Test number
    725535705243
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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 Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  13. Fail71,986 miles (+10,855)1 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,986 miles
    Test number
    704040214408
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  14. Pass61,131 miles (+5,886)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    61,131 miles
    Test number
    575030274155
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass55,245 miles (+5,137)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    55,245 miles
    Test number
    490599138143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass50,108 miles (+5,580)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    50,108 miles
    Test number
    708816176819
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass44,528 miles (+6,543)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    44,528 miles
    Test number
    108324725093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass37,985 miles (+5,800)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    37,985 miles
    Test number
    135753424022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass32,185 miles (+6,513)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    32,185 miles
    Test number
    895697613044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass25,672 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    25,672 miles
    Test number
    419743812050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail25,672 miles (+6,525)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,672 miles
    Test number
    825043312053
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testRear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  22. Fail19,147 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,147 miles
    Test number
    117931021434
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

  23. Pass19,147 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    19,147 miles
    Test number
    488741421081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL57 BUW

Does LL57 BUW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL57 BUW is valid until 13 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL57 BUW?
The MOT on LL57 BUW is valid until 13 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL57 BUW done?
LL57 BUW was recorded at 138,850 miles at its MOT on 14 Jul 2026, an average of 7,734 miles a year.
Has LL57 BUW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL57 BUW has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LL57 BUW 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 BUW find?
LL57 BUW passed its latest MOT on 14 Jul 2026 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 2 more.

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