Ford Focus
Red · Diesel · 2012 · 1,560 cc
L21 BEGMOT history
L21 BEG is a red diesel Ford Focus first used on 12 Nov 2012. Its MOT is valid until 26 Apr 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 164,339 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 26 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 164,339 mi
- At MOT on 21 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 15
- 12 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 11,783 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L21 BEG
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Focus
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,560 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 12 Nov 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 26 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L21 BEG was last recorded at 164,339 miles on 21 Apr 2026, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Apr 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 164,333 miles · 13 Apr 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 6 miles
- Average per year
- 11,783 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 164,339 miles
- 2025 – 154,920 miles
- 2024 – 144,130 miles
- 2023 – 131,159 miles
- 2022 – 119,845 miles
- 2021 – 114,915 miles
- 2020 – 108,076 miles
- 2019 – 104,490 miles
- 2018 – 86,749 miles
- 2017 – 75,330 miles
- 2016 – 60,096 miles
- 2015 – 41,294 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass164,339 miles
- MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush worn but not resulting in excess play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Full MOT history
15 tests since 11 Nov 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass164,339 miles (+6)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 164,339 miles
- Test number
- 137585286513
- MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail164,333 miles (+9,413)2 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 164,333 miles
- Test number
- 535101127577
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass154,920 miles (+10,790)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 154,920 miles
- Test number
- 232980833208
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass144,130 miles (+12,971)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 144,130 miles
- Test number
- 813442685067
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass131,159 miles (+12)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 131,159 miles
- Test number
- 420422614391
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush worn but not resulting in excess play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail131,147 miles (+11,302)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,147 miles
- Test number
- 792139496134
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush worn but not resulting in excess play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass119,845 miles (+4,930)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 119,845 miles
- Test number
- 190501237716
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass114,915 miles (+6,839)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 114,915 miles
- Test number
- 909862335968
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass108,076 miles (+3,586)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 108,076 miles
- Test number
- 553647077873
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass104,490 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 104,490 miles
- Test number
- 633200386870
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail104,490 miles (+17,741)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,490 miles
- Test number
- 337730574025
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass86,749 miles (+11,419)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 86,749 miles
- Test number
- 958101015721
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass75,330 miles (+15,234)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 75,330 miles
- Test number
- 503812943137
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,096 miles (+18,802)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 60,096 miles
- Test number
- 640664327695
- AdvisoryFront tyres close to wear indicator
- AdvisoryRear brake pads wearing thin
Pass41,294 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 41,294 miles
- Test number
- 206503117371
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L21 BEG
- Does L21 BEG currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L21 BEG is valid until 26 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L21 BEG?
- The MOT on L21 BEG is valid until 26 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L21 BEG done?
- L21 BEG was recorded at 164,339 miles at its MOT on 21 Apr 2026, an average of 11,783 miles a year.
- Has L21 BEG ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L21 BEG has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Apr 2026.
- Has the mileage on L21 BEG 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 L21 BEG find?
- L21 BEG passed its latest MOT on 21 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front direction indicator slightly discoloured; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm, and 2 more.
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