Ford Focus
Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,560 cc
L13 BCBMOT history
L13 BCB is a black diesel Ford Focus first used on 24 May 2012. Its MOT expired on 12 Dec 2024 and it has passed 9 of 14 MOT tests, with 189,076 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Nov 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 12 Dec 2024
- Mileage
- 189,076 mi
- At MOT on 16 Nov 2023
- MOT tests
- 14
- 9 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 18,748 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L13 BCB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Focus
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,560 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 24 May 2012
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 12 Dec 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Nov 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
L13 BCB was last recorded at 189,076 miles on 16 Nov 2023, 21,695 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Nov 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 167,381 miles · 17 Nov 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 21,695 miles
- Average per year
- 18,748 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 189,076 miles
- 2022 – 167,381 miles
- 2021 – 147,825 miles
- 2020 – 124,679 miles
- 2019 – 94,822 miles
- 2018 – 79,696 miles
- 2017 – 61,893 miles
- 2016 – 44,858 miles
- 2015 – 29,080 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass189,076 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryWater in N/S headlightRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023
N/S/R tyre slightly out of shape
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
O/S/R tyre worn on inner edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
14 tests since 5 May 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass189,076 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 189,076 miles
- Test number
- 682344206779
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryWater in N/S headlight
Fail189,076 miles (+21,695)1 dangerous4 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 189,076 miles
- Test number
- 886523955285
- DangerousOffside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorExhaust system insecure middle exhaust mount broken (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryWater in N/S headlight
Pass167,381 miles (+471)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 167,381 miles
- Test number
- 878700555689
- AdvisoryN/S/R tyre slightly out of shape
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryO/S/R tyre worn on inner edge
- AdvisoryWater in N/S headlight
Fail166,910 miles (+19,085)1 dangerous4 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 166,910 miles
- Test number
- 633811063287
- DangerousTrack rod end modified such that the steering is adversely affected O/S loose (2.1.3 (f) (ii))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorSteering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) N/S tie rod worn or loose, O/S track rod end loose (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryN/S/R tyre slightly out of shape
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryO/S/R tyre worn on inner edge
- AdvisoryWater in N/S headlight
Pass147,825 miles (+37)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 147,825 miles
- Test number
- 918625074886
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
Fail147,788 miles (+23,109)1 dangerous4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 147,788 miles
- Test number
- 690109081619
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
Pass124,679 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 124,679 miles
- Test number
- 612447288512
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail124,679 miles (+29,857)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,679 miles
- Test number
- 368536256705
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryO/S/F tyre close to limit and worn almost to core on edges
Pass94,822 miles (+15,126)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 94,822 miles
- Test number
- 228976496605
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,696 miles (+17,803)
- MOT expiry
- 24 May 2019
- Odometer
- 79,696 miles
- Test number
- 377264357756
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,893 miles (+17,035)
- MOT expiry
- 24 May 2018
- Odometer
- 61,893 miles
- Test number
- 962194931309
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,858 miles (+15,778)
- MOT expiry
- 24 May 2017
- Odometer
- 44,858 miles
- Test number
- 624648842338
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,080 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 May 2016
- Odometer
- 29,080 miles
- Test number
- 377305525111
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail29,080 miles2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 29,080 miles
- Test number
- 626555725193
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Questions about L13 BCB
- Does L13 BCB currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L13 BCB expired on 12 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L13 BCB?
- The MOT on L13 BCB expired on 12 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L13 BCB done?
- L13 BCB was recorded at 189,076 miles at its MOT on 16 Nov 2023, an average of 18,748 miles a year.
- Has L13 BCB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L13 BCB has failed 5 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Nov 2023.
- Has the mileage on L13 BCB 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 L13 BCB find?
- L13 BCB passed its latest MOT on 16 Nov 2023 with 4 advisories: nearside rear road wheel slightly distorted; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 1 more.
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