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Ford Focus

Black · Diesel · 2016 · 1,499 cc

LP65 XELMOT history

LP65 XEL is a black diesel Ford Focus first used on 9 Feb 2016. Its MOT is valid until 11 May 2027 and it has passed 9 of 10 MOT tests, with 76,191 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 May 2026.

LP65 XEL black Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 May 2027
Mileage
76,191 mi
At MOT on 8 May 2026
MOT tests
10
9 passed · 1 failed
Per year
7,690 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP65 XEL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,499 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
9 Feb 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 May 2027
Latest MOT test
8 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP65 XEL was last recorded at 76,191 miles on 8 May 2026, 8,371 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
67,820 miles · 12 May 2025
Between the last two tests
8,371 miles
Average per year
7,690 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 76,191 miles
  • 2025 – 67,820 miles
  • 2024 – 66,624 miles
  • 2023 – 62,632 miles
  • 2022 – 57,492 miles
  • 2021 – 53,026 miles
  • 2020 – 46,257 miles
  • 2019 – 35,496 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,191 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • 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 (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

10 tests since 25 Feb 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass76,191 miles (+8,371)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2027
    Odometer
    76,191 miles
    Test number
    805382155902
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass67,820 miles (+1,196)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2026
    Odometer
    67,820 miles
    Test number
    301801665082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass66,624 miles (+3,992)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    66,624 miles
    Test number
    631090682755

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass62,632 miles (+5,140)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    62,632 miles
    Test number
    554322175217
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass57,492 miles (+4,466)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    57,492 miles
    Test number
    763980800272
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. Pass53,026 miles (+6,769)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    53,026 miles
    Test number
    248911744000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass46,257 miles (+10,761)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    46,257 miles
    Test number
    759485802015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass35,496 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    35,496 miles
    Test number
    132552303312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail35,496 miles (+14,654)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,496 miles
    Test number
    164900395533
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  10. Pass20,842 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    20,842 miles
    Test number
    903325915359
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Questions about LP65 XEL

Does LP65 XEL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP65 XEL is valid until 11 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP65 XEL?
The MOT on LP65 XEL is valid until 11 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP65 XEL done?
LP65 XEL was recorded at 76,191 miles at its MOT on 8 May 2026, an average of 7,690 miles a year.
Has LP65 XEL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP65 XEL has failed 1 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Dec 2019.
Has the mileage on LP65 XEL 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 LP65 XEL find?
LP65 XEL passed its latest MOT on 8 May 2026 with 4 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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