
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Pass211,332 miles (+18)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 211,332 miles
- Test number
- 168351662394
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
Pass201,661 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 201,661 miles
- Test number
- 319169773583
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
Pass198,299 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 198,299 miles
- Test number
- 727124692512
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
Pass188,988 miles (+6,452)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2020
- Odometer
- 188,988 miles
- Test number
- 180732798067
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass182,536 miles (+13,427)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 182,536 miles
- Test number
- 873210109719
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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
Pass149,221 miles (+21,615)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 149,221 miles
- Test number
- 221099900240
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass127,606 miles (+20,676)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 127,606 miles
- Test number
- 725646965006
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
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
Pass99,424 miles (+16,453)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 99,424 miles
- Test number
- 448563003285
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,971 miles (+18,087)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 82,971 miles
- Test number
- 707608192154
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,884 miles (+16,848)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 64,884 miles
- Test number
- 517503901272
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,036 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 48,036 miles
- Test number
- 534937800281
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
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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