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Orange · Petrol · 2008 · 2,521 cc

L13 SBOMOT history

L13 SBO is an orange petrol Ford Focus first used on 30 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 10 Sept 2027 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 64,404 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Sept 2026.

L13 SBO orange Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Sept 2027
Mileage
64,404 mi
At MOT on 8 Sept 2026
MOT tests
18
16 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,115 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L13 SBO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Orange
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,521 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
30 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L13 SBO was last recorded at 64,404 miles on 8 Sept 2026, 996 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
63,408 miles · 6 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
996 miles
Average per year
2,115 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 64,404 miles
  • 2025 – 63,408 miles
  • 2024 – 62,787 miles
  • 2023 – 62,284 miles
  • 2022 – 61,436 miles
  • 2021 – 61,036 miles
  • 2020 – 60,869 miles
  • 2019 – 60,322 miles
  • 2018 – 58,959 miles
  • 2017 – 55,826 miles
  • 2016 – 52,310 miles
  • 2015 – 49,614 miles
  • 2014 – 46,528 miles
  • 2013 – 43,761 miles
  • 2012 – 38,049 miles
  • 2011 – 32,323 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass64,404 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

18 tests since 8 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass64,404 miles (+996)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    64,404 miles
    Test number
    899753836871
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  2. Pass63,408 miles (+621)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    63,408 miles
    Test number
    143799309551

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass62,787 miles (+503)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    62,787 miles
    Test number
    758230622203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass62,284 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    62,284 miles
    Test number
    718859809685

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail62,266 miles (+830)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,266 miles
    Test number
    629836639141
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
  6. Pass61,436 miles (+400)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    61,436 miles
    Test number
    536387470953
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass61,036 miles (+167)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    61,036 miles
    Test number
    974391848926
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass60,869 miles (+547)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    60,869 miles
    Test number
    383026827171
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass60,322 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    60,322 miles
    Test number
    683126890102
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
  10. Fail60,322 miles (+1,363)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,322 miles
    Test number
    683709884348
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
  11. Pass58,959 miles (+3,133)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    58,959 miles
    Test number
    684540138843

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass55,826 miles (+3,516)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    55,826 miles
    Test number
    389854034527

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass52,310 miles (+2,696)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    52,310 miles
    Test number
    304984858038
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass49,614 miles (+3,086)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    49,614 miles
    Test number
    327807875151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass46,528 miles (+2,767)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    46,528 miles
    Test number
    749848774194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass43,761 miles (+5,712)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    43,761 miles
    Test number
    977394923241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass38,049 miles (+5,726)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    38,049 miles
    Test number
    996275612207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass32,323 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    32,323 miles
    Test number
    129209781119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L13 SBO

Does L13 SBO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L13 SBO is valid until 10 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L13 SBO?
The MOT on L13 SBO is valid until 10 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L13 SBO done?
L13 SBO was recorded at 64,404 miles at its MOT on 8 Sept 2026, an average of 2,115 miles a year.
Has L13 SBO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L13 SBO has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on L13 SBO 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 SBO find?
L13 SBO passed its latest MOT on 8 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged; rear service brake fluctuating, but not excessively.

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