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Black · Diesel · 2014 · 1,560 cc

LP63 FVLMOT history

LP63 FVL is a black diesel Ford Focus first used on 5 Feb 2014. Its MOT is valid until 6 Oct 2027 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 104,061 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2026.

LP63 FVL black Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Oct 2027
Mileage
104,061 mi
At MOT on 7 Oct 2026
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,676 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP63 FVL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
5 Feb 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP63 FVL was last recorded at 104,061 miles on 7 Oct 2026, 13,547 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,514 miles · 1 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
13,547 miles
Average per year
6,676 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 104,061 miles
  • 2025 – 90,514 miles
  • 2024 – 77,299 miles
  • 2023 – 57,625 miles
  • 2022 – 53,952 miles
  • 2021 – 50,721 miles
  • 2020 – 49,265 miles
  • 2019 – 46,660 miles
  • 2018 – 43,687 miles
  • 2017 – 39,050 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,061 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive leak to rear of engine, suspect clutch fluid. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront wiper blades poor.
  • AdvisoryFuel filler aria possible leak.

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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Underbody muddy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

15 tests since 10 Jan 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,061 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    104,061 miles
    Test number
    347680502052
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive leak to rear of engine, suspect clutch fluid. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront wiper blades poor.
    • AdvisoryFuel filler aria possible leak.
  2. Fail104,061 miles (+13,547)1 dangerous2 major2 repaired1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,061 miles
    Test number
    278386190293
    • DangerousOffside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive leak to rear of engine, suspect clutch fluid. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryFront wiper blades poor.
    • AdvisoryFuel filler aria possible leak.
  3. Pass90,514 miles (+13,215)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    90,514 miles
    Test number
    647024365753
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
  4. Pass77,299 miles (+2,625)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    77,299 miles
    Test number
    285782224103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass74,674 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    74,674 miles
    Test number
    614396412479
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody muddy
  6. Fail74,674 miles (+17,049)7 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,674 miles
    Test number
    133930817687
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Seat belt installation anchorage insecure (10.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody muddy
  7. Pass57,625 miles (+3,673)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    57,625 miles
    Test number
    616706924443
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass53,952 miles (+3,231)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    53,952 miles
    Test number
    615630519167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass50,721 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    50,721 miles
    Test number
    490544275039
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  10. Fail50,721 miles (+1,456)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,721 miles
    Test number
    958542309562
    • MajorFront Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  11. Pass49,265 miles (+2,605)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    49,265 miles
    Test number
    223412580287
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  12. Pass46,660 miles (+2,973)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    46,660 miles
    Test number
    335294913155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass43,687 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    43,687 miles
    Test number
    142805598844

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail43,687 miles (+4,637)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,687 miles
    Test number
    969940549979
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryEngine eml light on
  15. Pass39,050 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    39,050 miles
    Test number
    958747406442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LP63 FVL

Does LP63 FVL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP63 FVL is valid until 6 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP63 FVL?
The MOT on LP63 FVL is valid until 6 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP63 FVL done?
LP63 FVL was recorded at 104,061 miles at its MOT on 7 Oct 2026, an average of 6,676 miles a year.
Has LP63 FVL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP63 FVL has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LP63 FVL 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 LP63 FVL find?
LP63 FVL passed its latest MOT on 7 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside front lower anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; central rear engine mounting damaged but not to excess; fluid leak, but not excessive leak to rear of engine, suspect clutch fluid., and 3 more.

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