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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 2013 · 1,999 cc

V50 LJLMOT history

V50 LJL is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 13 Sept 2013. Its MOT is valid until 14 Dec 2026 and it has passed 10 of 15 MOT tests, with 143,295 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Dec 2025.

V50 LJL blue Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Dec 2026
Mileage
143,295 mi
At MOT on 15 Dec 2025
MOT tests
15
10 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,540 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V50 LJL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
13 Sept 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V50 LJL was last recorded at 143,295 miles on 15 Dec 2025, 9,221 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
134,074 miles · 4 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
9,221 miles
Average per year
9,540 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 143,295 miles
  • 2024 – 134,074 miles
  • 2023 – 123,770 miles
  • 2022 – 113,183 miles
  • 2021 – 102,237 miles
  • 2020 – 93,782 miles
  • 2019 – 84,453 miles
  • 2018 – 74,715 miles
  • 2017 – 61,937 miles
  • 2016 – 54,149 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,295 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

15 tests since 11 Aug 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,295 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    143,295 miles
    Test number
    129526345959

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail143,295 miles (+9,221)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,295 miles
    Test number
    398403930809
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass134,074 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    134,074 miles
    Test number
    943488060275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail134,074 miles (+10,304)2 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,074 miles
    Test number
    358826588045
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass123,770 miles (+10,587)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    123,770 miles
    Test number
    918867190757

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass113,183 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    113,183 miles
    Test number
    509696611834

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail113,182 miles (+10,945)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,182 miles
    Test number
    194792901004
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn excessive play in ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear exhaust shield loose at rear
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass102,237 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    102,237 miles
    Test number
    206238523533
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Fail102,236 miles (+8,454)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,236 miles
    Test number
    279405956306
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Pass93,782 miles (+9,329)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    93,782 miles
    Test number
    933271984624

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass84,453 miles (+9,738)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    84,453 miles
    Test number
    235112302874

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass74,715 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    74,715 miles
    Test number
    225509685839

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail74,710 miles (+12,773)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,710 miles
    Test number
    742699611577
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

  14. Pass61,937 miles (+7,788)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    61,937 miles
    Test number
    400878448131
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin both side front (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both side front tyre (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both side rear (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass54,149 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    54,149 miles
    Test number
    888500904237
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about V50 LJL

Does V50 LJL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V50 LJL is valid until 14 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on V50 LJL?
The MOT on V50 LJL is valid until 14 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V50 LJL done?
V50 LJL was recorded at 143,295 miles at its MOT on 15 Dec 2025, an average of 9,540 miles a year.
Has V50 LJL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V50 LJL has failed 5 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on V50 LJL 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 V50 LJL find?
V50 LJL passed its latest MOT on 15 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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