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Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,988 cc

L21 RCGMOT history

L21 RCG is a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 13 May 2004. Its MOT is valid until 25 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 75,913 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Feb 2026.

L21 RCG black Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Feb 2027
Mileage
75,913 mi
At MOT on 9 Feb 2026
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,169 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L21 RCG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,988 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
13 May 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L21 RCG was last recorded at 75,913 miles on 9 Feb 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Feb 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 30 May 2008: 2,734 miles, lower than 16,675 miles on 1 Jun 2007.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
75,909 miles · 2 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
3,169 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 75,913 miles
  • 2025 – 69,905 miles
  • 2024 – 65,100 miles
  • 2023 – 59,699 miles
  • 2022 – 54,685 miles
  • 2021 – 49,908 miles
  • 2019 – 44,293 miles
  • 2018 – 41,379 miles
  • 2017 – 37,345 miles
  • 2016 – 32,735 miles
  • 2015 – 28,705 miles
  • 2014 – 24,907 miles
  • 2013 – 22,543 miles
  • 2012 – 19,497 miles
  • 2011 – 15,415 miles
  • 2010 – 11,320 miles
  • 2009 – 7,284 miles
  • 2008 – 2,734 miles
  • 2007 – 16,675 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,913 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

23 tests since 1 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,913 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    75,913 miles
    Test number
    436057545658
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
  2. Fail75,909 miles (+6,004)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,909 miles
    Test number
    562695941546
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Pass69,905 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    69,905 miles
    Test number
    714732692991

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail69,905 miles (+4,805)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,905 miles
    Test number
    392292009792
    • DangerousBrake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
  5. Pass65,100 miles (+5,401)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    65,100 miles
    Test number
    411359024085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass59,699 miles (+5,014)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    59,699 miles
    Test number
    878639201295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass54,685 miles (+4,777)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    54,685 miles
    Test number
    693954254577

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass49,908 miles (+5,615)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    49,908 miles
    Test number
    235306935446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass44,293 miles (+2,914)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    44,293 miles
    Test number
    539133365466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass41,379 miles (+4,034)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    41,379 miles
    Test number
    749132772596

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass37,345 miles (+4,610)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    37,345 miles
    Test number
    247104121989

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass32,735 miles (+4,030)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    32,735 miles
    Test number
    496726909406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass28,705 miles (+3,798)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    28,705 miles
    Test number
    829008275119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass24,907 miles (+2,364)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    24,907 miles
    Test number
    489278874131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass22,543 miles (+3,046)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    22,543 miles
    Test number
    986260183164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail19,497 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,497 miles
    Test number
    337344472160
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass19,497 miles (+4,082)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    19,497 miles
    Test number
    998224972192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass15,415 miles (+4,095)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    15,415 miles
    Test number
    459975571192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass11,320 miles (+4,036)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2011
    Odometer
    11,320 miles
    Test number
    513052840103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass7,284 miles (+4,550)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2010
    Odometer
    7,284 miles
    Test number
    980239549102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass2,734 miles (-13,941)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2009
    Odometer
    2,734 miles
    Test number
    290441058416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail16,675 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,675 miles
    Test number
    193692457150
    • Repaired at testFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  23. Pass16,675 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2008
    Odometer
    16,675 miles
    Test number
    264562957433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L21 RCG

Does L21 RCG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L21 RCG is valid until 25 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L21 RCG?
The MOT on L21 RCG is valid until 25 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L21 RCG done?
L21 RCG was recorded at 75,913 miles at its MOT on 9 Feb 2026, an average of 3,169 miles a year.
Has L21 RCG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L21 RCG has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on L21 RCG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 30 May 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L21 RCG find?
L21 RCG passed its latest MOT on 9 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi.

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