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Ford Focus

Grey · Petrol · 2009 · 1,596 cc

L23 BULMOT history

L23 BUL is a grey petrol Ford Focus first used on 2 Jun 2009. Its MOT is valid until 3 Feb 2027 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 149,976 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Feb 2026.

L23 BUL grey Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Focus, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 3 Feb 2027
Mileage
149,976 mi
At MOT on 4 Feb 2026
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,973 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L23 BUL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
2 Jun 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L23 BUL was last recorded at 149,976 miles on 4 Feb 2026, 50 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
149,926 miles · 29 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
50 miles
Average per year
8,973 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 149,976 miles
  • 2024 – 143,102 miles
  • 2023 – 135,079 miles
  • 2022 – 128,056 miles
  • 2021 – 115,487 miles
  • 2020 – 104,042 miles
  • 2019 – 98,472 miles
  • 2018 – 95,996 miles
  • 2016 – 86,200 miles
  • 2015 – 68,004 miles
  • 2014 – 55,598 miles
  • 2013 – 39,652 miles
  • 2012 – 27,663 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,976 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Reversing light not working

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear mounting broken

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour colour faded

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

22 tests since 20 Apr 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass149,976 miles (+50)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    149,976 miles
    Test number
    128416092616
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Fail149,926 miles (+6,824)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,926 miles
    Test number
    736815564782
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass143,102 miles (+35)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    143,102 miles
    Test number
    479904013571
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail143,067 miles (+7,988)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,067 miles
    Test number
    945712641155
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass135,079 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    135,079 miles
    Test number
    866373511338
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour colour faded (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour Colour faded (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear silencer heat shield loose
    • 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))

  6. Fail135,079 miles (+7,023)3 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,079 miles
    Test number
    226922574098
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt New item fitted with damaged dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour colour faded (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour Colour faded (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear silencer heat shield loose
    • 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))

  7. Pass128,056 miles (+12,569)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    128,056 miles
    Test number
    603965399374
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield loose
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Tailpipe mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryReversing light not working

  8. Pass115,487 miles (+148)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    115,487 miles
    Test number
    952813451084
    • AdvisoryReversing light not working

  9. Fail115,339 miles (+11,297)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,339 miles
    Test number
    805763515176
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryReversing light not working

  10. Pass104,042 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    104,042 miles
    Test number
    948170647268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail104,030 miles (+5,558)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,030 miles
    Test number
    107404255729
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass98,472 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    98,472 miles
    Test number
    450861910150
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Fail98,471 miles (+2,475)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,471 miles
    Test number
    670850641883
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNo reverse lights

  14. Pass95,996 miles (+9,796)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    95,996 miles
    Test number
    609382669360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass86,200 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    86,200 miles
    Test number
    228791983423
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Fail86,200 miles (+18,196)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,200 miles
    Test number
    573624335864
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit strong advise (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass68,004 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    68,004 miles
    Test number
    289671815254
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Fail68,004 miles (+12,406)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,004 miles
    Test number
    309521315263
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass55,598 miles (+15,946)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    55,598 miles
    Test number
    428473614294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass39,652 miles (+11,989)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    39,652 miles
    Test number
    915528013268
    • 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)

  21. Pass27,663 miles (+1,453)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    27,663 miles
    Test number
    557331022242
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteWipers worn

  22. Pass26,210 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    26,210 miles
    Test number
    455421312119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L23 BUL

Does L23 BUL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L23 BUL is valid until 3 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L23 BUL?
The MOT on L23 BUL is valid until 3 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L23 BUL done?
L23 BUL was recorded at 149,976 miles at its MOT on 4 Feb 2026, an average of 8,973 miles a year.
Has L23 BUL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L23 BUL has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on L23 BUL 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 BUL find?
L23 BUL passed its latest MOT on 4 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: rear vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced.

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