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Ford Focus

White · Diesel · 2010 · 1,560 cc

L18 MSEMOT history

L18 MSE is a white diesel Ford Focus first used on 30 Dec 2010. Its MOT expired on 1 Dec 2025 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 158,756 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Dec 2024.

L18 MSE white Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 1 Dec 2025
Mileage
158,756 mi
At MOT on 2 Dec 2024
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
10,168 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 MSE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
30 Dec 2010
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
2 Dec 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 MSE was last recorded at 158,756 miles on 2 Dec 2024, 3,890 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
154,866 miles · 25 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
3,890 miles
Average per year
10,168 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 158,756 miles
  • 2023 – 154,866 miles
  • 2022 – 143,547 miles
  • 2021 – 130,915 miles
  • 2020 – 120,237 miles
  • 2019 – 85,839 miles
  • 2018 – 83,326 miles
  • 2017 – 76,766 miles
  • 2016 – 69,437 miles
  • 2015 – 62,165 miles
  • 2014 – 54,784 miles
  • 2013 – 47,120 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,756 miles
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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 Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

14 tests since 10 Dec 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,756 miles (+3,890)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    158,756 miles
    Test number
    544319369653
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass154,866 miles (+11,319)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    154,866 miles
    Test number
    211855228129
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass143,547 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    143,547 miles
    Test number
    708055586886
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail143,547 miles (+12,632)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,547 miles
    Test number
    878503142671
    • Repaired at testNearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass130,915 miles (+10,678)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    130,915 miles
    Test number
    333163076112
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass120,237 miles (+34,398)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    120,237 miles
    Test number
    985826462921

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass85,839 miles (+2,513)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    85,839 miles
    Test number
    298997596370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass83,326 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    83,326 miles
    Test number
    325846726768
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail83,326 miles (+6,560)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,326 miles
    Test number
    942276233260
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass76,766 miles (+7,329)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    76,766 miles
    Test number
    454253507270
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing to outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing to outer edge (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass69,437 miles (+7,272)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    69,437 miles
    Test number
    543721409735
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass62,165 miles (+7,381)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    62,165 miles
    Test number
    741746668234
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

  13. Pass54,784 miles (+7,664)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    54,784 miles
    Test number
    198517744345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass47,120 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    47,120 miles
    Test number
    566264043301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L18 MSE

Does L18 MSE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L18 MSE expired on 1 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L18 MSE?
The MOT on L18 MSE expired on 1 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L18 MSE done?
L18 MSE was recorded at 158,756 miles at its MOT on 2 Dec 2024, an average of 10,168 miles a year.
Has L18 MSE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 MSE has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on L18 MSE 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 MSE find?
L18 MSE passed its latest MOT on 2 Dec 2024 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside rear coil spring corroded.

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