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Ford Focus

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,798 cc

LL57 BVEMOT history

LL57 BVE is a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 16 Feb 2008. Its MOT is valid until 28 Feb 2027 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 36,659 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Feb 2026.

LL57 BVE black Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Feb 2027
Mileage
36,659 mi
At MOT on 11 Feb 2026
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,618 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL57 BVE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,798 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
16 Feb 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL57 BVE was last recorded at 36,659 miles on 11 Feb 2026, 1,164 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
35,495 miles · 28 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,164 miles
Average per year
1,618 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 36,659 miles
  • 2025 – 35,495 miles
  • 2024 – 34,138 miles
  • 2023 – 32,618 miles
  • 2022 – 31,261 miles
  • 2021 – 30,163 miles
  • 2020 – 29,419 miles
  • 2019 – 27,576 miles
  • 2018 – 25,876 miles
  • 2017 – 24,507 miles
  • 2016 – 22,916 miles
  • 2015 – 21,000 miles
  • 2014 – 18,986 miles
  • 2013 – 16,275 miles
  • 2012 – 14,317 miles
  • 2011 – 12,372 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass36,659 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

Full MOT history

19 tests since 9 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass36,659 miles (+1,164)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    36,659 miles
    Test number
    669248767755
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass35,495 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    35,495 miles
    Test number
    830654504041
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  3. Fail35,495 miles (+1,357)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,495 miles
    Test number
    986005072050
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords all inner edge split and cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  4. Pass34,138 miles (+1,520)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    34,138 miles
    Test number
    490396194085
    • MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  5. Pass32,618 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    32,618 miles
    Test number
    477110587815
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  6. Fail32,618 miles (+1,357)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,618 miles
    Test number
    939078367466
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  7. Pass31,261 miles (+1,098)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    31,261 miles
    Test number
    103452540404
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass30,163 miles (+744)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    30,163 miles
    Test number
    381612057517
    • AdvisoryFront 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Pass29,419 miles (+1,843)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    29,419 miles
    Test number
    814953590330
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass27,576 miles (+1,700)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    27,576 miles
    Test number
    400576188511

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass25,876 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    25,876 miles
    Test number
    850008131916
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides, pads over half left (3.5.1i)
  12. Fail25,876 miles (+1,369)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,876 miles
    Test number
    898336877720
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides, pads over half left (3.5.1i)
  13. Pass24,507 miles (+1,591)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    24,507 miles
    Test number
    944541922031
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides, pads ok (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre is starting to crack
  14. Pass22,916 miles (+1,916)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    22,916 miles
    Test number
    259580136016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass21,000 miles (+2,014)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    21,000 miles
    Test number
    189329855073
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  16. Pass18,986 miles (+2,711)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    18,986 miles
    Test number
    339072454067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass16,275 miles (+1,958)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    16,275 miles
    Test number
    117391353063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass14,317 miles (+1,945)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    14,317 miles
    Test number
    908779952097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass12,372 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    12,372 miles
    Test number
    126810741411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL57 BVE

Does LL57 BVE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL57 BVE is valid until 28 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL57 BVE?
The MOT on LL57 BVE is valid until 28 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL57 BVE done?
LL57 BVE was recorded at 36,659 miles at its MOT on 11 Feb 2026, an average of 1,618 miles a year.
Has LL57 BVE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL57 BVE has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on LL57 BVE 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 BVE find?
LL57 BVE passed its latest MOT on 11 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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