Ford Focus
Silver · Diesel · 2014 · 1,997 cc
LU63 BOWMOT history
LU63 BOW is a silver diesel Ford Focus first used on 4 Aug 2014. Its MOT is valid until 15 Oct 2027 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 191,085 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 15 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 191,085 mi
- At MOT on 23 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 14
- 10 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 15,527 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LU63 BOW
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Focus
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,997 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2014
- First used
- 4 Aug 2014
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 15 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 23 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LU63 BOW was last recorded at 191,085 miles on 23 Sept 2026, 17,000 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 174,085 miles · 16 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 17,000 miles
- Average per year
- 15,527 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 191,085 miles
- 2025 – 174,085 miles
- 2024 – 161,380 miles
- 2023 – 144,331 miles
- 2022 – 123,718 miles
- 2021 – 105,571 miles
- 2020 – 88,979 miles
- 2019 – 78,286 miles
- 2018 – 65,679 miles
- 2017 – 51,187 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass191,085 miles
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
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.
Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
14 tests since 19 Sept 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass191,085 miles (+17,000)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 191,085 miles
- Test number
- 359806772867
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass174,085 miles (+12,705)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 174,085 miles
- Test number
- 165847773853
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
Pass161,380 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 161,380 miles
- Test number
- 886051445438
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
Fail161,380 miles (+17,049)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 161,380 miles
- Test number
- 531368435846
- Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
Pass144,331 miles (+20,613)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 144,331 miles
- Test number
- 409478756215
- AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Pass123,718 miles (+18,147)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 123,718 miles
- Test number
- 999396757309
- MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Pass105,571 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 105,571 miles
- Test number
- 911898964353
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge moderate inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge moderate inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
Fail105,571 miles (+16,592)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,571 miles
- Test number
- 900502829830
- Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge moderate inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge moderate inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
Pass88,979 miles (+422)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 88,979 miles
- Test number
- 470861608985
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail88,557 miles (+10,271)5 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,557 miles
- Test number
- 313034232562
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass78,286 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 78,286 miles
- Test number
- 342897877346
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail78,286 miles (+12,607)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,286 miles
- Test number
- 640366721342
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass65,679 miles (+14,492)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 65,679 miles
- Test number
- 234661975645
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,187 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 51,187 miles
- Test number
- 925368317116
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LU63 BOW
- Does LU63 BOW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LU63 BOW is valid until 15 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LU63 BOW?
- The MOT on LU63 BOW is valid until 15 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LU63 BOW done?
- LU63 BOW was recorded at 191,085 miles at its MOT on 23 Sept 2026, an average of 15,527 miles a year.
- Has LU63 BOW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LU63 BOW has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Nov 2024.
- Has the mileage on LU63 BOW 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 LU63 BOW find?
- LU63 BOW passed its latest MOT on 23 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.
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