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Ford Focus

White · Petrol · 2012 · 1,596 cc

L22 RETMOT history

L22 RET is a white petrol Ford Focus first used on 11 Dec 2012. Its MOT is valid until 31 Oct 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 42,275 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2026.

L22 RET white Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 31 Oct 2027
Mileage
42,275 mi
At MOT on 21 Oct 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,356 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L22 RET
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
11 Dec 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L22 RET was last recorded at 42,275 miles on 21 Oct 2026, 896 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Oct 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 9 Oct 2021: 36,142 miles, lower than 36,934 miles on 26 Oct 2020.

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
41,379 miles · 29 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
896 miles
Average per year
2,356 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 42,275 miles
  • 2025 – 41,379 miles
  • 2024 – 39,109 miles
  • 2023 – 38,037 miles
  • 2022 – 37,183 miles
  • 2021 – 36,142 miles
  • 2020 – 36,934 miles
  • 2019 – 27,304 miles
  • 2017 – 23,158 miles
  • 2016 – 20,022 miles
  • 2015 – 16,520 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass42,275 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule rubber cover split

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule rubber cover split

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

16 tests since 16 Nov 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass42,275 miles (+896)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    42,275 miles
    Test number
    347094586071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass41,379 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    41,379 miles
    Test number
    829608753109
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Fail41,379 miles (+2,270)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,379 miles
    Test number
    379548873631
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Pass39,109 miles (+5)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    39,109 miles
    Test number
    696674448088
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule rubber cover split (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule rubber cover split (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. Fail39,104 miles (+1,067)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,104 miles
    Test number
    791109394782
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule rubber cover split (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule rubber cover split (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. Pass38,037 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    38,037 miles
    Test number
    809636994602
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear LED position lamp flickers occasionaly
  7. Fail38,035 miles (+852)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,035 miles
    Test number
    273660993908
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear LED position lamp flickers occasionaly
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass37,183 miles (+1,041)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    37,183 miles
    Test number
    493294473054
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Pass36,142 miles (-792)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    36,142 miles
    Test number
    438356092738

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass36,934 miles (+9,630)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    36,934 miles
    Test number
    946955237163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass27,304 miles (+1,157)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    27,304 miles
    Test number
    882720625619
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  12. Pass26,147 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    26,147 miles
    Test number
    200103915229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail26,147 miles (+2,989)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,147 miles
    Test number
    286316632603
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  14. Pass23,158 miles (+3,136)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    23,158 miles
    Test number
    938071246985

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass20,022 miles (+3,502)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    20,022 miles
    Test number
    255442431370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass16,520 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    16,520 miles
    Test number
    199358582688

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L22 RET

Does L22 RET currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L22 RET is valid until 31 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L22 RET?
The MOT on L22 RET is valid until 31 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L22 RET done?
L22 RET was recorded at 42,275 miles at its MOT on 21 Oct 2026, an average of 2,356 miles a year.
Has L22 RET ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L22 RET has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on L22 RET ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 9 Oct 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L22 RET find?
L22 RET passed its latest MOT on 21 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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