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Ford Focus

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 1,753 cc

L13 BGEMOT history

L13 BGE is a black diesel Ford Focus first used on 19 Jun 2006. Its MOT is valid until 18 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 152,339 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 May 2026.

L13 BGE black Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 May 2027
Mileage
152,339 mi
At MOT on 19 May 2026
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,352 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L13 BGE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,753 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
19 Jun 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 May 2027
Latest MOT test
19 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L13 BGE was last recorded at 152,339 miles on 19 May 2026, 180 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
152,159 miles · 8 May 2026
Between the last two tests
180 miles
Average per year
7,352 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 152,339 miles
  • 2025 – 147,815 miles
  • 2024 – 143,953 miles
  • 2023 – 138,979 miles
  • 2022 – 134,221 miles
  • 2021 – 129,547 miles
  • 2020 – 124,070 miles
  • 2019 – 117,645 miles
  • 2018 – 109,282 miles
  • 2017 – 99,928 miles
  • 2016 – 89,267 miles
  • 2015 – 80,362 miles
  • 2014 – 76,419 miles
  • 2013 – 68,243 miles
  • 2012 – 57,457 miles
  • 2011 – 51,050 miles
  • 2010 – 38,271 miles
  • 2009 – 26,147 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass152,339 miles
  • AdvisoryFront inner wheel arches corrodedRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront tyres worn on inner edge
  • AdvisoryOff side rear outer sill badly corroded
  • AdvisoryRear inner wheel arches ,, outer sills corroded
  • AdvisoryRear upper subframe corroded
  • AdvisoryUnderside floor corroded

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.

  • Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Rear outer sills, rear inner wheel arches corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2026

  • Rear upper floor , rear subframe corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2026

  • Tyres worn on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2026

Full MOT history

27 tests since 20 Mar 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass152,339 miles (+180)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2027
    Odometer
    152,339 miles
    Test number
    876318473205
    • AdvisoryFront inner wheel arches corroded
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOff side rear outer sill badly corroded
    • AdvisoryRear inner wheel arches ,, outer sills corroded
    • AdvisoryRear upper subframe corroded
    • AdvisoryUnderside floor corroded

  2. Fail152,159 miles (+1)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,159 miles
    Test number
    793010579373
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront inner wheel arches corroded
    • AdvisoryRear outer sills, rear inner wheel arches corroded
    • AdvisoryRear upper floor , rear subframe corroded
    • AdvisoryTyres worn on inner edge

  3. Fail152,158 miles (+4,343)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,158 miles
    Test number
    896241890799
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake locking device missing brake caliper spring missing (1.1.21 (f))
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryBrake discs corroded brakes may require service
    • AdvisoryFront inner wheel arches corroded
    • AdvisoryRear outer sills, rear inner wheel arches corroded
    • AdvisoryRear upper floor , rear subframe corroded
    • AdvisoryTyres worn on inner edge

  4. Pass147,815 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2026
    Odometer
    147,815 miles
    Test number
    153918716302
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads low in material/ front brake discs worn
    • AdvisoryJust passed emissions test may require service
    • AdvisoryRear brakes may require service
    • AdvisoryRear inner upper chassis ,, center floor ,, inner wheel arches corroded
    • AdvisoryWelding carried out from inside

  5. Fail147,815 miles (+3,862)5 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,815 miles
    Test number
    621936079713
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper inner chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads low in material/ front brake discs worn
    • AdvisoryJust passed emissions test may require service
    • AdvisoryRear brakes may require service
    • AdvisoryRear inner upper chassis ,, center floor ,, inner wheel arches corroded

  6. Pass143,953 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2025
    Odometer
    143,953 miles
    Test number
    334697916967
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres wearing on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank heat shield loose
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle has corrosion throughout including all suspension components

  7. Fail143,951 miles (+4,972)1 dangerous5 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,951 miles
    Test number
    303323683735
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm to cords (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main front to rear, ferrule (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main front to rear, ferrule (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres wearing on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank heat shield loose
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle has corrosion throughout including all suspension components

  8. Pass138,979 miles (+4,758)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2024
    Odometer
    138,979 miles
    Test number
    869399320328
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut tower (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut tower (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass134,221 miles (+4,674)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2023
    Odometer
    134,221 miles
    Test number
    871430226063
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut tower (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut tower (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  10. Pass129,547 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    129,547 miles
    Test number
    982748854926
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUndertray body corroded

  11. Fail129,547 miles (+5,477)2 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,547 miles
    Test number
    921908652402
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUndertray body corroded

  12. Pass124,070 miles (+6,425)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    124,070 miles
    Test number
    877859469553
    • AdvisoryExhaust middle box outer skin corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower wing slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s & o/s sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  13. Pass117,645 miles (+31)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    117,645 miles
    Test number
    291982384897
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight imbalance rear brakes

  14. Fail117,614 miles (+8,332)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,614 miles
    Test number
    419846088550
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating both (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight imbalance rear brakes

  15. Pass109,282 miles (+78)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    109,282 miles
    Test number
    756660171401
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre uneven wear

  16. Fail109,204 miles (+9,276)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,204 miles
    Test number
    752996072384
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre uneven wear

  17. Pass99,928 miles (+10,661)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    99,928 miles
    Test number
    767407711938
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc signs of overheating
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake slight bind
    • AdvisoryFront tyres uneven wear inner edges

  18. Pass89,267 miles (+158)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    89,267 miles
    Test number
    791535400613

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail89,109 miles (+8,747)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,109 miles
    Test number
    786230927620
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear position lamp(s) not working Nearside (1.1.A.3b)

  20. Pass80,362 miles (+3,943)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    80,362 miles
    Test number
    156299595092
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn (inside edge)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres slightly worn on edges

  21. Pass76,419 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    76,419 miles
    Test number
    398890204133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail76,417 miles (+8,174)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,417 miles
    Test number
    798410804157
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

  23. Pass68,243 miles (+10,786)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    68,243 miles
    Test number
    108563003198
    • NoteFront disc's pitted

  24. Pass57,457 miles (+6,407)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    57,457 miles
    Test number
    379619902152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass51,050 miles (+12,779)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    51,050 miles
    Test number
    585639191025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass38,271 miles (+12,124)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    38,271 miles
    Test number
    224949370055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass26,147 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    26,147 miles
    Test number
    583479079000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L13 BGE

Does L13 BGE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L13 BGE is valid until 18 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L13 BGE?
The MOT on L13 BGE is valid until 18 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L13 BGE done?
L13 BGE was recorded at 152,339 miles at its MOT on 19 May 2026, an average of 7,352 miles a year.
Has L13 BGE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L13 BGE has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 8 May 2026.
Has the mileage on L13 BGE 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 BGE find?
L13 BGE passed its latest MOT on 19 May 2026 with 6 advisories: front inner wheel arches corroded; front tyres worn on inner edge; off side rear outer sill badly corroded, and 3 more.

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