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Ford Focus

Red · Diesel · 2012 · 1,560 cc

L22 CLJMOT history

L22 CLJ is a red diesel Ford Focus first used on 27 Jun 2012. Its MOT expired on 24 Oct 2026 and it has passed 9 of 13 MOT tests, with 190,717 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2025.

L22 CLJ red Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 24 Oct 2026
Mileage
190,717 mi
At MOT on 21 Oct 2025
MOT tests
13
9 passed · 4 failed
Per year
12,736 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L22 CLJ
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
27 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L22 CLJ was last recorded at 190,717 miles on 21 Oct 2025, 11,824 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
178,893 miles · 24 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
11,824 miles
Average per year
12,736 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 190,717 miles
  • 2024 – 178,893 miles
  • 2023 – 165,919 miles
  • 2022 – 151,961 miles
  • 2021 – 143,321 miles
  • 2020 – 132,302 miles
  • 2019 – 116,268 miles
  • 2018 – 100,293 miles
  • 2017 – 82,668 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass190,717 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

13 tests since 21 Apr 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass190,717 miles (+11,824)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    190,717 miles
    Test number
    638044684038
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle corroded

  2. Pass178,893 miles (+12,974)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    178,893 miles
    Test number
    521642357979
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle corroded

  3. Pass165,919 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    165,919 miles
    Test number
    388070765770
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres badly age cracked

  4. Fail165,919 miles (+13,958)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,919 miles
    Test number
    890501571709
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres badly age cracked

  5. Pass151,961 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    151,961 miles
    Test number
    407426830868

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail151,961 miles (+8,640)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,961 miles
    Test number
    715248298347
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass143,321 miles (+11,019)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    143,321 miles
    Test number
    308353101495
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some under vehicle components

  8. Pass132,302 miles (+16,034)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    132,302 miles
    Test number
    755927728934
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass116,268 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    116,268 miles
    Test number
    605839346130
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail116,265 miles (+15,972)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,265 miles
    Test number
    566724660361
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass100,293 miles (+17,625)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    100,293 miles
    Test number
    586201305039
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass82,668 miles (+218)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    82,668 miles
    Test number
    260736625919
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack gaiter insecure

  13. Fail82,450 miles1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,450 miles
    Test number
    177447654269
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack gaiter insecure

Questions about L22 CLJ

Does L22 CLJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L22 CLJ expired on 24 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L22 CLJ?
The MOT on L22 CLJ expired on 24 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L22 CLJ done?
L22 CLJ was recorded at 190,717 miles at its MOT on 21 Oct 2025, an average of 12,736 miles a year.
Has L22 CLJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L22 CLJ has failed 4 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on L22 CLJ 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 L22 CLJ find?
L22 CLJ passed its latest MOT on 21 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both; underside of vehicle corroded.

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