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Ford Focus

Blue · Diesel · 2004 · 1,753 cc

L13 SJLMOT history

L13 SJL is a blue diesel Ford Focus first used on 2 Apr 2004. Its MOT expired on 8 Sept 2024 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 98,720 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Sept 2023.

L13 SJL blue Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 8 Sept 2024
Mileage
98,720 mi
At MOT on 8 Sept 2023
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,906 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L13 SJL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,753 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
2 Apr 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
8 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

L13 SJL was last recorded at 98,720 miles on 8 Sept 2023, 6,491 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,229 miles · 25 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
6,491 miles
Average per year
4,906 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 98,720 miles
  • 2022 – 92,229 miles
  • 2021 – 87,191 miles
  • 2020 – 83,838 miles
  • 2019 – 80,583 miles
  • 2018 – 78,042 miles
  • 2017 – 76,451 miles
  • 2016 – 73,394 miles
  • 2015 – 69,884 miles
  • 2014 – 65,164 miles
  • 2013 – 58,846 miles
  • 2012 – 53,535 miles
  • 2011 – 41,541 miles
  • 2010 – 34,672 miles
  • 2009 – 26,591 miles
  • 2008 – 22,230 miles
  • 2007 – 17,770 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,720 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (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.

  • Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshner removed before test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Centre exhaust box corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Undertrays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2014

Full MOT history

24 tests since 9 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,720 miles (+6,491)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    98,720 miles
    Test number
    197728123004
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass92,229 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    92,229 miles
    Test number
    968831778036
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower rear silencer has corrosion but not blowing

  3. Fail92,229 miles (+5,038)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,229 miles
    Test number
    211361611105
    • Repaired at testCentral Front Outer Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid filled with water (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Upper Headlamp not working on main beam replaced bulb (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower rear silencer has corrosion but not blowing

  4. Pass87,191 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    87,191 miles
    Test number
    268141521763
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshner removed before test (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail87,186 miles (+3,348)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,186 miles
    Test number
    950609582635
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury front wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshner removed before test (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass83,838 miles (+3,255)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    83,838 miles
    Test number
    890391364180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass80,583 miles (+2,541)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    80,583 miles
    Test number
    904274178349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass78,042 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    78,042 miles
    Test number
    311844694428
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly damaged front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Fail78,042 miles (+1,591)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,042 miles
    Test number
    922198765397
    • Repaired at testCentral Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly damaged front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  10. Pass76,451 miles (+3,057)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    76,451 miles
    Test number
    475925629711

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass73,394 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    73,394 miles
    Test number
    402889622087
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust box corroded
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  12. Fail73,394 miles (+3,510)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,394 miles
    Test number
    616880622092
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust box corroded
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  13. Pass69,884 miles (+4,720)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    69,884 miles
    Test number
    186589735273
    • NoteOffside rear tyre slightly out of shape inner edge (215/40/17 87W)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSlight buckle in nearside rear road wheel

  14. Pass65,164 miles (+6,318)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    65,164 miles
    Test number
    775291854219
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass58,846 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    58,846 miles
    Test number
    185952163211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail58,846 miles (+5,311)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,846 miles
    Test number
    395012763493
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  17. Pass53,535 miles (+4,020)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    53,535 miles
    Test number
    776448372228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass49,515 miles (+23)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    49,515 miles
    Test number
    196294272400
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  19. Fail49,492 miles (+7,951)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,492 miles
    Test number
    107653372082
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  20. Pass41,541 miles (+6,869)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    41,541 miles
    Test number
    555573061074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass34,672 miles (+8,081)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    34,672 miles
    Test number
    582814770004
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  22. Pass26,591 miles (+4,361)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    26,591 miles
    Test number
    562435779051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass22,230 miles (+4,460)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    22,230 miles
    Test number
    574145488091
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass17,770 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    17,770 miles
    Test number
    292068467086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L13 SJL

Does L13 SJL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L13 SJL expired on 8 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L13 SJL?
The MOT on L13 SJL expired on 8 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L13 SJL done?
L13 SJL was recorded at 98,720 miles at its MOT on 8 Sept 2023, an average of 4,906 miles a year.
Has L13 SJL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L13 SJL has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on L13 SJL 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 SJL find?
L13 SJL passed its latest MOT on 8 Sept 2023 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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