Ford Focus
Black · Diesel · 2017 · 1,499 cc
LP17 ELWMOT history
LP17 ELW is a black diesel Ford Focus first used on 25 Jul 2017. Its MOT is valid until 24 Jul 2027 and it has passed 7 of 9 MOT tests, with 103,434 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 24 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 103,434 mi
- At MOT on 17 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 9
- 7 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 10,332 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LP17 ELW
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Focus
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,499 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2017
- First used
- 25 Jul 2017
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 24 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LP17 ELW was last recorded at 103,434 miles on 17 Jul 2026, 7,167 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 96,267 miles · 21 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 7,167 miles
- Average per year
- 10,332 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 103,434 miles
- 2025 – 96,267 miles
- 2024 – 88,511 miles
- 2023 – 80,966 miles
- 2022 – 66,204 miles
- 2021 – 54,360 miles
- 2020 – 41,343 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass103,434 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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 Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025
Full MOT history
9 tests since 13 Jul 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass103,434 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 103,434 miles
- Test number
- 239420143536
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail103,434 miles (+7,167)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,434 miles
- Test number
- 818002445383
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass96,267 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 96,267 miles
- Test number
- 198018572681
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail96,267 miles (+7,756)1 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,267 miles
- Test number
- 963976504366
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass88,511 miles (+7,545)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 88,511 miles
- Test number
- 500567651997
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,966 miles (+14,762)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 80,966 miles
- Test number
- 917613113202
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,204 miles (+11,844)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 66,204 miles
- Test number
- 113598903582
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryEngine cover and undertray fitted
Pass54,360 miles (+13,017)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 54,360 miles
- Test number
- 759584779740
- AdvisoryEngine cover, under tray, sill and floor covers fitted
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass41,343 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 41,343 miles
- Test number
- 979008769577
- AdvisoryEngine cover, under tray and sill covers fitted
Questions about LP17 ELW
- Does LP17 ELW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP17 ELW is valid until 24 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LP17 ELW?
- The MOT on LP17 ELW is valid until 24 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LP17 ELW done?
- LP17 ELW was recorded at 103,434 miles at its MOT on 17 Jul 2026, an average of 10,332 miles a year.
- Has LP17 ELW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LP17 ELW has failed 2 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jul 2026.
- Has the mileage on LP17 ELW 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 LP17 ELW find?
- LP17 ELW passed its latest MOT on 17 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm; offside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm.
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