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Red · Diesel · 2016 · 1,499 cc

LP16 XOWMOT history

LP16 XOW is a red diesel Ford Focus first used on 25 Jul 2016. Its MOT is valid until 31 Jul 2027 and it has passed 8 of 11 MOT tests, with 139,949 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jul 2026.

LP16 XOW red Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 31 Jul 2027
Mileage
139,949 mi
At MOT on 31 Jul 2026
MOT tests
11
8 passed · 3 failed
Per year
11,579 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP16 XOW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,499 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
25 Jul 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP16 XOW was last recorded at 139,949 miles on 31 Jul 2026, 4,018 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,931 miles · 18 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
4,018 miles
Average per year
11,579 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 139,949 miles
  • 2025 – 135,931 miles
  • 2024 – 115,228 miles
  • 2023 – 100,223 miles
  • 2022 – 86,563 miles
  • 2021 – 71,390 miles
  • 2020 – 68,540 miles
  • 2019 – 58,223 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,949 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

11 tests since 10 Jul 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,949 miles (+4,018)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    139,949 miles
    Test number
    903268611187
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  2. Pass135,931 miles (+20,703)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    135,931 miles
    Test number
    879299786481
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass115,228 miles (+112)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    115,228 miles
    Test number
    996818798438
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Fail115,116 miles (+14,893)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,116 miles
    Test number
    251899196187
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass100,223 miles (+40)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    100,223 miles
    Test number
    666352308078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail100,183 miles (+13,620)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,183 miles
    Test number
    475879285751
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  7. Pass86,563 miles (+15,173)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    86,563 miles
    Test number
    448572347398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass71,390 miles (+2,850)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    71,390 miles
    Test number
    412692419163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass68,540 miles (+10,317)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    68,540 miles
    Test number
    476573896395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass58,223 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    58,223 miles
    Test number
    260001485062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail58,223 miles1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,223 miles
    Test number
    399982250229
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Questions about LP16 XOW

Does LP16 XOW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP16 XOW is valid until 31 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP16 XOW?
The MOT on LP16 XOW is valid until 31 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP16 XOW done?
LP16 XOW was recorded at 139,949 miles at its MOT on 31 Jul 2026, an average of 11,579 miles a year.
Has LP16 XOW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP16 XOW has failed 3 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on LP16 XOW 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 LP16 XOW find?
LP16 XOW passed its latest MOT on 31 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; offside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule.

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