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Red · Petrol · 2015 · 1,596 cc

L18 BECMOT history

L18 BEC is a red petrol Ford Focus first used on 27 Apr 2015. Its MOT is valid until 8 Sept 2027 and it has passed 10 of 11 MOT tests, with 16,917 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Sept 2026.

L18 BEC red Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Sept 2027
Mileage
16,917 mi
At MOT on 5 Sept 2026
MOT tests
11
10 passed · 1 failed
Per year
1,386 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 BEC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
27 Apr 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 BEC was last recorded at 16,917 miles on 5 Sept 2026, 1,577 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
15,340 miles · 9 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,577 miles
Average per year
1,386 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 16,917 miles
  • 2025 – 15,340 miles
  • 2024 – 13,822 miles
  • 2023 – 12,519 miles
  • 2022 – 11,309 miles
  • 2021 – 10,252 miles
  • 2020 – 9,037 miles
  • 2019 – 7,627 miles
  • 2018 – 5,519 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass16,917 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

11 tests since 22 Mar 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass16,917 miles (+1,577)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    16,917 miles
    Test number
    674624613991
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass15,340 miles (+1,518)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    15,340 miles
    Test number
    535350380978
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass13,822 miles (+1,303)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    13,822 miles
    Test number
    493527640910

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass12,519 miles (+1,210)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    12,519 miles
    Test number
    538007075452
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass11,309 miles (+1,057)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    11,309 miles
    Test number
    201317801845
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass10,252 miles (+1,215)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    10,252 miles
    Test number
    235136181954
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass9,037 miles (+1,410)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    9,037 miles
    Test number
    479774632449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass7,627 miles (+2,108)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    7,627 miles
    Test number
    562076511335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass5,519 miles (+324)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    5,519 miles
    Test number
    668032361252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass5,195 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    5,195 miles
    Test number
    385160521535

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail5,195 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    5,195 miles
    Test number
    586149624656
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Questions about L18 BEC

Does L18 BEC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 BEC is valid until 8 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L18 BEC?
The MOT on L18 BEC is valid until 8 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L18 BEC done?
L18 BEC was recorded at 16,917 miles at its MOT on 5 Sept 2026, an average of 1,386 miles a year.
Has L18 BEC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 BEC has failed 1 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Mar 2018.
Has the mileage on L18 BEC 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 L18 BEC find?
L18 BEC passed its latest MOT on 5 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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