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Ford Focus

Black · Diesel · 2016 · 1,499 cc

LM16 EFFMOT history

LM16 EFF is a black diesel Ford Focus first used on 21 Apr 2016. Its MOT is valid until 23 May 2027 and it has passed 8 of 12 MOT tests, with 193,524 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 May 2026.

LM16 EFF black Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 May 2027
Mileage
193,524 mi
At MOT on 16 May 2026
MOT tests
12
8 passed · 4 failed
Per year
15,235 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM16 EFF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,499 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
21 Apr 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 May 2027
Latest MOT test
16 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM16 EFF was last recorded at 193,524 miles on 16 May 2026, 3,938 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
189,586 miles · 24 May 2025
Between the last two tests
3,938 miles
Average per year
15,235 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 193,524 miles
  • 2025 – 189,586 miles
  • 2024 – 185,863 miles
  • 2023 – 180,581 miles
  • 2022 – 166,419 miles
  • 2021 – 133,811 miles
  • 2020 – 111,615 miles
  • 2019 – 84,321 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass193,524 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Unable to do emission test as no smoke was detected

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

12 tests since 16 Mar 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass193,524 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2027
    Odometer
    193,524 miles
    Test number
    257604050522

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail193,524 miles (+3,938)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,524 miles
    Test number
    257349332431
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass189,586 miles (+3,723)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2026
    Odometer
    189,586 miles
    Test number
    588718488108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass185,863 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2025
    Odometer
    185,863 miles
    Test number
    874740997919

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail185,863 miles (+5,282)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,863 miles
    Test number
    979731441722
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass180,581 miles (+14,162)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2024
    Odometer
    180,581 miles
    Test number
    568072056931

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass166,419 miles (+32,608)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    166,419 miles
    Test number
    997244150443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass133,811 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    133,811 miles
    Test number
    358042581581
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail133,811 miles (+22,196)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,811 miles
    Test number
    716664555470
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass111,615 miles (+166)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    111,615 miles
    Test number
    440860378532
    • AdvisoryUnable to do emission test as no smoke was detected

  11. Fail111,449 miles (+27,128)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,449 miles
    Test number
    442936938237
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnable to do emission test as no smoke was detected

  12. Pass84,321 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    84,321 miles
    Test number
    744364004394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM16 EFF

Does LM16 EFF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM16 EFF is valid until 23 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM16 EFF?
The MOT on LM16 EFF is valid until 23 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM16 EFF done?
LM16 EFF was recorded at 193,524 miles at its MOT on 16 May 2026, an average of 15,235 miles a year.
Has LM16 EFF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM16 EFF has failed 4 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 16 May 2026.
Has the mileage on LM16 EFF 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 LM16 EFF find?
LM16 EFF passed its latest MOT on 16 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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