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Ford Focus

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 1,560 cc

S26 LNLMOT history

S26 LNL is a blue diesel Ford Focus first used on 19 Jul 2005. Its MOT expired on 6 Aug 2024 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 211,332 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Aug 2023.

S26 LNL blue Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 6 Aug 2024
Mileage
211,332 mi
At MOT on 7 Aug 2023
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
11,152 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S26 LNL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
19 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
7 Aug 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S26 LNL was last recorded at 211,332 miles on 7 Aug 2023, 18 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
211,314 miles · 4 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
18 miles
Average per year
11,152 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 211,332 miles
  • 2022 – 205,600 miles
  • 2021 – 201,661 miles
  • 2020 – 198,299 miles
  • 2019 – 188,988 miles
  • 2018 – 182,536 miles
  • 2017 – 169,109 miles
  • 2016 – 149,221 miles
  • 2015 – 127,606 miles
  • 2014 – 106,930 miles
  • 2013 – 99,424 miles
  • 2012 – 82,971 miles
  • 2011 – 64,884 miles
  • 2010 – 48,036 miles
  • 2008 – 42,911 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass211,332 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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

21 tests since 30 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass211,332 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    211,332 miles
    Test number
    168351662394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail211,314 miles (+5,714)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    211,314 miles
    Test number
    859326480148
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  3. Pass205,600 miles (+3,939)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    205,600 miles
    Test number
    645946762728
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass201,661 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    201,661 miles
    Test number
    319169773583

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail201,661 miles (+3,362)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,661 miles
    Test number
    377034650537
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  6. Pass198,299 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    198,299 miles
    Test number
    727124692512

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail198,299 miles (+9,311)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,299 miles
    Test number
    750493650388
    • DangerousExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
  8. Pass188,988 miles (+6,452)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    188,988 miles
    Test number
    180732798067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass182,536 miles (+13,427)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    182,536 miles
    Test number
    873210109719

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass169,109 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    169,109 miles
    Test number
    631522558654
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  11. Fail169,109 miles (+19,888)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,109 miles
    Test number
    329695314400
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey
  12. Pass149,221 miles (+21,615)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    149,221 miles
    Test number
    221099900240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass127,606 miles (+20,676)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    127,606 miles
    Test number
    725646965006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass106,930 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    106,930 miles
    Test number
    956710474070
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  15. Fail106,930 miles (+7,506)4 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,930 miles
    Test number
    677259064097
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  16. Pass99,424 miles (+16,453)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    99,424 miles
    Test number
    448563003285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass82,971 miles (+18,087)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    82,971 miles
    Test number
    707608192154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass64,884 miles (+16,848)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    64,884 miles
    Test number
    517503901272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass48,036 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    48,036 miles
    Test number
    534937800281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail48,036 miles (+5,125)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,036 miles
    Test number
    750327700230
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteN/s/r tyrecracking outer wall
  21. Pass42,911 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    42,911 miles
    Test number
    650652988140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S26 LNL

Does S26 LNL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S26 LNL expired on 6 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S26 LNL?
The MOT on S26 LNL expired on 6 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S26 LNL done?
S26 LNL was recorded at 211,332 miles at its MOT on 7 Aug 2023, an average of 11,152 miles a year.
Has S26 LNL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S26 LNL has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on S26 LNL 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 S26 LNL find?
S26 LNL passed its latest MOT on 7 Aug 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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