Ford logo

Ford Focus

Grey · Petrol · 2017 · 999 cc

L23 CARMOT history

L23 CAR is a grey petrol Ford Focus first used on 31 Oct 2017. Its MOT is valid until 30 Oct 2027 and it has passed 7 of 7 MOT tests, with 17,098 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2026.

L23 CAR grey Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Focus, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 30 Oct 2027
Mileage
17,098 mi
At MOT on 22 Oct 2026
MOT tests
7
7 passed · 0 failed
Per year
1,163 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for L23 CAR in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
L23 CAR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
2017
First used
31 Oct 2017
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L23 CAR was last recorded at 17,098 miles on 22 Oct 2026, 1,552 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
15,546 miles · 24 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,552 miles
Average per year
1,163 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 17,098 miles
  • 2025 – 15,546 miles
  • 2024 – 14,878 miles
  • 2023 – 14,215 miles
  • 2022 – 12,600 miles
  • 2021 – 11,622 miles
  • 2020 – 10,142 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass17,098 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1 mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

7 tests since 28 Oct 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass17,098 miles (+1,552)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    17,098 miles
    Test number
    601495255496
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass15,546 miles (+668)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    15,546 miles
    Test number
    791338364824
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySide skirts covering sills preventing inspections both sides
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted front to rear preventing inspections

  3. Pass14,878 miles (+663)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    14,878 miles
    Test number
    723385943945

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass14,215 miles (+1,615)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    14,215 miles
    Test number
    675491301767
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass12,600 miles (+978)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    12,600 miles
    Test number
    276062001336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass11,622 miles (+1,480)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    11,622 miles
    Test number
    131590990333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass10,142 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    10,142 miles
    Test number
    785289017779
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Questions about L23 CAR

Does L23 CAR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L23 CAR is valid until 30 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L23 CAR?
The MOT on L23 CAR is valid until 30 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L23 CAR done?
L23 CAR was recorded at 17,098 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2026, an average of 1,163 miles a year.
Has L23 CAR ever failed its MOT?
No. L23 CAR has passed all 7 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on L23 CAR 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 CAR find?
L23 CAR passed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2026 with 8 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 5 more.

Related registrations

Browse all L23C registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.