Ford Focus
Silver · Diesel · 2016 · 1,997 cc
L18 XSSMOT history
L18 XSS is a silver diesel Ford Focus first used on 1 Mar 2016. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jan 2027 and it has passed 8 of 10 MOT tests, with 74,205 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 22 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 74,205 mi
- At MOT on 20 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 10
- 8 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 7,029 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L18 XSS
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Focus
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,997 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2016
- First used
- 1 Mar 2016
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 22 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L18 XSS was last recorded at 74,205 miles on 20 Jan 2026, 10,192 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 64,013 miles · 18 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 10,192 miles
- Average per year
- 7,029 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 74,205 miles
- 2025 – 64,013 miles
- 2024 – 56,579 miles
- 2023 – 48,255 miles
- 2022 – 43,098 miles
- 2021 – 39,502 miles
- 2020 – 32,712 miles
- 2019 – 25,996 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Covers fitted obstructing view
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
10 tests since 13 Mar 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass74,205 miles (+10,192)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 74,205 miles
- Test number
- 412210816067
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,013 miles (+7,434)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 64,013 miles
- Test number
- 476473042186
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side edge worn and sidewall damage (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryFront covers fitted obstructing view
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass56,579 miles (+180)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 56,579 miles
- Test number
- 943733739136
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryCovers fitted obstructing view
Fail56,399 miles (+8,144)1 dangerous1 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,399 miles
- Test number
- 386387684285
- DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryCovers fitted obstructing view
Pass48,255 miles (+5,157)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 48,255 miles
- Test number
- 216730769205
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,098 miles (+3,596)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 43,098 miles
- Test number
- 362067468473
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,502 miles (+6,790)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 39,502 miles
- Test number
- 430369635173
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
Pass32,712 miles (+6,716)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 32,712 miles
- Test number
- 383028393706
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,996 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 25,996 miles
- Test number
- 810090825683
- AdvisoryNearside Front slight scrapping to sidewall
Fail25,996 miles2 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 25,996 miles
- Test number
- 475675455127
- 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))
- AdvisoryNearside Front slight scrapping to sidewall
Questions about L18 XSS
- Does L18 XSS currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 XSS is valid until 22 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L18 XSS?
- The MOT on L18 XSS is valid until 22 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L18 XSS done?
- L18 XSS was recorded at 74,205 miles at its MOT on 20 Jan 2026, an average of 7,029 miles a year.
- Has L18 XSS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L18 XSS has failed 2 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jan 2024.
- Has the mileage on L18 XSS 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 XSS find?
- L18 XSS passed its latest MOT on 20 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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