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Ford Focus

Silver · Diesel · 2010 · 1,560 cc

LO10 MTEMOT history

LO10 MTE is a silver diesel Ford Focus first used on 6 Jul 2010. Its MOT is valid until 16 Aug 2027 and it has passed 14 of 24 MOT tests, with 152,358 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Aug 2026.

LO10 MTE silver Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Aug 2027
Mileage
152,358 mi
At MOT on 11 Aug 2026
MOT tests
24
14 passed · 10 failed
Per year
9,273 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LO10 MTE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
6 Jul 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LO10 MTE was last recorded at 152,358 miles on 11 Aug 2026, 11,944 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,414 miles · 30 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
11,944 miles
Average per year
9,273 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 152,358 miles
  • 2025 – 140,414 miles
  • 2024 – 127,878 miles
  • 2023 – 116,751 miles
  • 2022 – 105,924 miles
  • 2021 – 95,451 miles
  • 2020 – 82,451 miles
  • 2019 – 79,779 miles
  • 2018 – 77,263 miles
  • 2017 – 72,428 miles
  • 2016 – 64,478 miles
  • 2015 – 55,600 miles
  • 2014 – 42,821 miles
  • 2013 – 30,264 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass152,358 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also corrosion on all rear suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBoth front wing lower fixing point insecure

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

24 tests since 11 Jun 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass152,358 miles (+11,944)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    152,358 miles
    Test number
    495675364474
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also corrosion on all rear suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front wing lower fixing point insecure

  2. Pass140,414 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    140,414 miles
    Test number
    377845031190
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail140,414 miles (+12,536)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,414 miles
    Test number
    449705148169
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorTowbar component excessively corroded (6.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass127,878 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    127,878 miles
    Test number
    104421415598
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Fail127,878 miles (+11,127)2 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,878 miles
    Test number
    477472563748
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Pass116,751 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    116,751 miles
    Test number
    727808154239
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also perished/cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Fail116,751 miles (+10,827)2 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,751 miles
    Test number
    730777884702
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also perished/cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Pass105,924 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    105,924 miles
    Test number
    268012547650
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTowbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

  9. Fail105,924 miles (+10,473)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,924 miles
    Test number
    734268686972
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTowbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

  10. Pass95,451 miles (+13,000)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    95,451 miles
    Test number
    274457608715
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass82,451 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    82,451 miles
    Test number
    809003462576
    • AdvisoryAdvice on front number plate

  12. Fail82,451 miles (+2,672)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,451 miles
    Test number
    940361365786
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAdvice on front number plate

  13. Pass79,779 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    79,779 miles
    Test number
    723762226285
    • AdvisoryAdvice on front wipers
    • AdvisoryAdvice on further look at o/s/f head light

  14. Fail79,779 miles (+2,516)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,779 miles
    Test number
    172669703445
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryAdvice on front wipers
    • AdvisoryAdvice on further look at o/s/f head light

  15. Pass77,263 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2019
    Odometer
    77,263 miles
    Test number
    435420661302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail77,263 miles (+4,835)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,263 miles
    Test number
    567719919123
    • Repaired at testDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  17. Pass72,428 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    72,428 miles
    Test number
    317668530227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail72,426 miles (+7,948)3 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,426 miles
    Test number
    470015619924
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass64,478 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    64,478 miles
    Test number
    314767612391
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail64,476 miles (+8,876)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,476 miles
    Test number
    407220158261
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass55,600 miles (+3,796)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    55,600 miles
    Test number
    566192285189
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  22. Fail51,804 miles (+8,983)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,804 miles
    Test number
    189111395059
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  23. Pass42,821 miles (+12,557)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    42,821 miles
    Test number
    106565284197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass30,264 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    30,264 miles
    Test number
    807192063194
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LO10 MTE

Does LO10 MTE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LO10 MTE is valid until 16 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LO10 MTE?
The MOT on LO10 MTE is valid until 16 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LO10 MTE done?
LO10 MTE was recorded at 152,358 miles at its MOT on 11 Aug 2026, an average of 9,273 miles a year.
Has LO10 MTE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LO10 MTE has failed 10 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on LO10 MTE 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 LO10 MTE find?
LO10 MTE passed its latest MOT on 11 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; central rear exhaust mounting defective; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 5 more.

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