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Ford Focus

Blue · Diesel · 2004 · 1,753 cc

L23 AETMOT history

L23 AET is a blue diesel Ford Focus first used on 2 Aug 2004. Its MOT is valid until 4 Sept 2027 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 159,853 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Sept 2026.

L23 AET blue Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Sept 2027
Mileage
159,853 mi
At MOT on 5 Sept 2026
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,852 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L23 AET
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,753 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
2 Aug 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L23 AET was last recorded at 159,853 miles on 5 Sept 2026, 6,419 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
153,434 miles · 19 May 2025
Between the last two tests
6,419 miles
Average per year
6,852 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 159,853 miles
  • 2025 – 153,434 miles
  • 2024 – 151,181 miles
  • 2023 – 148,132 miles
  • 2017 – 143,808 miles
  • 2016 – 142,517 miles
  • 2015 – 136,431 miles
  • 2014 – 129,916 miles
  • 2013 – 123,253 miles
  • 2012 – 118,367 miles
  • 2011 – 112,515 miles
  • 2010 – 102,732 miles
  • 2009 – 77,826 miles
  • 2008 – 53,799 miles
  • 2007 – 29,005 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,853 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.

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass159,853 miles (+6,419)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    159,853 miles
    Test number
    317670344322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass153,434 miles (+2,253)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2026
    Odometer
    153,434 miles
    Test number
    758902742295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass151,181 miles (+3,049)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2025
    Odometer
    151,181 miles
    Test number
    265093631223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass148,132 miles (+4,324)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2024
    Odometer
    148,132 miles
    Test number
    648141445166
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass143,808 miles (+1,291)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    143,808 miles
    Test number
    403089107086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass142,517 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    142,517 miles
    Test number
    815580451302
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear (3.5.1i)

  7. Fail142,517 miles (+6,086)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,517 miles
    Test number
    368712619546
    • FailureBrake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front inner (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front inner face (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear (3.5.1i)

  8. Pass136,431 miles (+6,515)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    136,431 miles
    Test number
    426309115076
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

  9. Pass129,916 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    129,916 miles
    Test number
    286906714096
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Fail129,913 miles (+6,660)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,913 miles
    Test number
    949436814013
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass123,253 miles (+4,886)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    123,253 miles
    Test number
    876217113013
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass118,367 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    118,367 miles
    Test number
    345292912096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail118,367 miles (+5,852)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,367 miles
    Test number
    798542412080
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  14. Pass112,515 miles (+9,783)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    112,515 miles
    Test number
    366798311046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass102,732 miles (+24,906)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    102,732 miles
    Test number
    772975310212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass77,826 miles (+24,027)6 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    77,826 miles
    Test number
    621325819258
    • NoteBoth front tyres inner edges wearing poss tracking out
    • NoteEngine oil leaks
    • NoteO/s door mirror glass cracked
    • NoteRear brake discs rusty and starting to wear
    • NoteStrong advice crack on bottom of screen n/s/f corner
    • NoteStrong advice n/s/r tyre wearing low and inner edge wearing

  17. Pass53,799 miles (+24,794)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    53,799 miles
    Test number
    913627118248
    • NoteRear brake discs rusty and lipped
    • NoteStrong advice rear brake pads wearing low

  18. Pass29,005 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    29,005 miles
    Test number
    542083917245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L23 AET

Does L23 AET currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L23 AET is valid until 4 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L23 AET?
The MOT on L23 AET is valid until 4 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L23 AET done?
L23 AET was recorded at 159,853 miles at its MOT on 5 Sept 2026, an average of 6,852 miles a year.
Has L23 AET ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L23 AET has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Feb 2016.
Has the mileage on L23 AET 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 L23 AET find?
L23 AET passed its latest MOT on 5 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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