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Silver · Diesel · 2015 · 1,499 cc

LS65 DFLMOT history

LS65 DFL is a silver diesel Ford Focus first used on 20 Nov 2015. Its MOT is valid until 25 Feb 2027 and it has passed 8 of 12 MOT tests, with 153,429 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Feb 2026.

LS65 DFL silver Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Feb 2027
Mileage
153,429 mi
At MOT on 17 Feb 2026
MOT tests
12
8 passed · 4 failed
Per year
13,192 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS65 DFL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,499 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
20 Nov 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS65 DFL was last recorded at 153,429 miles on 17 Feb 2026, 3,550 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
149,879 miles · 26 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
3,550 miles
Average per year
13,192 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 153,429 miles
  • 2025 – 149,879 miles
  • 2024 – 123,961 miles
  • 2022 – 101,060 miles
  • 2021 – 80,209 miles
  • 2020 – 79,784 miles
  • 2018 – 56,601 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass153,429 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (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.

  • Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

12 tests since 16 Oct 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass153,429 miles (+3,550)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    153,429 miles
    Test number
    765212247545
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass149,879 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    149,879 miles
    Test number
    954899636636
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  3. Fail149,877 miles (+25,916)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,877 miles
    Test number
    531711865108
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass123,961 miles (+80)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    123,961 miles
    Test number
    850558109009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail123,881 miles (+22,821)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,881 miles
    Test number
    506253973046
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  6. Pass101,060 miles (+20,851)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    101,060 miles
    Test number
    208224888972
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass80,209 miles (+425)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2022
    Odometer
    80,209 miles
    Test number
    949289073371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass79,784 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    79,784 miles
    Test number
    361898606375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail79,784 miles (+267)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,784 miles
    Test number
    525750649557
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  10. Pass79,517 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    79,517 miles
    Test number
    147024291264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail79,516 miles (+22,915)2 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,516 miles
    Test number
    190259383143
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2055516 (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  12. Pass56,601 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    56,601 miles
    Test number
    744731566133
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFactory covers fitted obscuring testable items

Questions about LS65 DFL

Does LS65 DFL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS65 DFL is valid until 25 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS65 DFL?
The MOT on LS65 DFL is valid until 25 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS65 DFL done?
LS65 DFL was recorded at 153,429 miles at its MOT on 17 Feb 2026, an average of 13,192 miles a year.
Has LS65 DFL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS65 DFL has failed 4 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on LS65 DFL 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 LS65 DFL find?
LS65 DFL passed its latest MOT on 17 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s.

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