
Ford Focus
Blue · Petrol · 2016 · 999 cc
W5 RDLMOT history
W5 RDL is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 31 Dec 2016. Its MOT is valid until 20 Nov 2026 and it has passed 7 of 10 MOT tests, with 131,741 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Nov 2025.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 20 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 131,741 mi
- At MOT on 21 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 10
- 7 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 15,641 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- W5 RDL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Focus
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 999 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2016
- First used
- 31 Dec 2016
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 20 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
W5 RDL was last recorded at 131,741 miles on 21 Nov 2025, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Nov 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 131,739 miles · 19 Nov 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2 miles
- Average per year
- 15,641 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 131,741 miles
- 2024 – 121,721 miles
- 2023 – 105,110 miles
- 2022 – 93,771 miles
- 2021 – 70,011 miles
- 2020 – 54,986 miles
- 2019 – 37,615 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured All (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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.
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
10 tests since 15 Nov 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass131,741 miles (+2)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 131,741 miles
- Test number
- 542996078561
- AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured All (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail131,739 miles (+10,018)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,739 miles
- Test number
- 810796579479
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured All (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass121,721 miles (+16,611)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 121,721 miles
- Test number
- 642474974810
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass105,110 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 105,110 miles
- Test number
- 665442151606
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail105,110 miles (+11,339)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,110 miles
- Test number
- 556932682138
- Repaired at testCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass93,771 miles (+23,760)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 93,771 miles
- Test number
- 822634787731
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,011 miles (+268)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 70,011 miles
- Test number
- 308705266186
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Fail69,743 miles (+14,757)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,743 miles
- Test number
- 145790202518
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
- MajorOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Pass54,986 miles (+17,371)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 54,986 miles
- Test number
- 673752111078
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder. (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder. (5.2.3 (e))
Pass37,615 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 37,615 miles
- Test number
- 101117948811
- AdvisoryLower Gearbox mounting defective
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Questions about W5 RDL
- Does W5 RDL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on W5 RDL is valid until 20 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on W5 RDL?
- The MOT on W5 RDL is valid until 20 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has W5 RDL done?
- W5 RDL was recorded at 131,741 miles at its MOT on 21 Nov 2025, an average of 15,641 miles a year.
- Has W5 RDL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. W5 RDL has failed 3 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Nov 2025.
- Has the mileage on W5 RDL 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 W5 RDL find?
- W5 RDL passed its latest MOT on 21 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: direction indicator slightly discoloured all; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.
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