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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 2016 · 999 cc

LP65 XEBMOT history

LP65 XEB is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 27 Jan 2016. Its MOT is valid until 4 Feb 2027 and it has passed 7 of 13 MOT tests, with 85,472 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jan 2026.

LP65 XEB blue Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Feb 2027
Mileage
85,472 mi
At MOT on 17 Jan 2026
MOT tests
13
7 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,520 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP65 XEB
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
27 Jan 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP65 XEB was last recorded at 85,472 miles on 17 Jan 2026, 2,525 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jan 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 26 Jan 2023: 68,969 miles, lower than 69,490 miles on 3 Sept 2022.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
82,947 miles · 27 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,525 miles
Average per year
7,520 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 85,472 miles
  • 2025 – 82,947 miles
  • 2024 – 78,782 miles
  • 2023 – 68,974 miles
  • 2022 – 69,490 miles
  • 2021 – 52,995 miles
  • 2019 – 33,578 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,472 miles

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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

13 tests since 1 Feb 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,472 miles (+2,525)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    85,472 miles
    Test number
    321794685045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass82,947 miles (+4,165)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    82,947 miles
    Test number
    402493471701

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass78,782 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    78,782 miles
    Test number
    620172068710

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail78,782 miles (+9,808)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,782 miles
    Test number
    540990085738
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass68,974 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    68,974 miles
    Test number
    247169693058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail68,969 miles (-521)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,969 miles
    Test number
    529058408744
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Fail69,490 miles (+16,495)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,490 miles
    Test number
    721372091170
    • MajorEmissions not tested due to charging fault (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass52,995 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2022
    Odometer
    52,995 miles
    Test number
    941789601759

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail52,992 miles (+19,414)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,992 miles
    Test number
    871604051347
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  10. Pass33,578 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    33,578 miles
    Test number
    985023967210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail33,578 miles (+440)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,578 miles
    Test number
    412948439271
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass33,138 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    33,138 miles
    Test number
    195780158695

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail33,138 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,138 miles
    Test number
    997838146290
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Questions about LP65 XEB

Does LP65 XEB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP65 XEB is valid until 4 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP65 XEB?
The MOT on LP65 XEB is valid until 4 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP65 XEB done?
LP65 XEB was recorded at 85,472 miles at its MOT on 17 Jan 2026, an average of 7,520 miles a year.
Has LP65 XEB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP65 XEB has failed 6 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on LP65 XEB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 26 Jan 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LP65 XEB find?
LP65 XEB passed its latest MOT on 17 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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