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Ford Focus

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 2,521 cc

L23 CMJMOT history

L23 CMJ is a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 29 Aug 2008. Its MOT is valid until 22 Aug 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 117,509 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Aug 2026.

L23 CMJ black Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Aug 2027
Mileage
117,509 mi
At MOT on 19 Aug 2025
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,999 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L23 CMJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,521 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
29 Aug 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L23 CMJ was last recorded at 117,509 miles on 19 Aug 2025, 1,271 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,238 miles · 23 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
1,271 miles
Average per year
6,999 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 117,509 miles
  • 2024 – 116,238 miles
  • 2023 – 114,044 miles
  • 2022 – 112,070 miles
  • 2020 – 109,221 miles
  • 2019 – 100,391 miles
  • 2018 – 90,358 miles
  • 2017 – 83,658 miles
  • 2016 – 80,581 miles
  • 2015 – 69,698 miles
  • 2014 – 58,035 miles
  • 2013 – 46,066 miles
  • 2012 – 31,401 miles
  • 2011 – 19,594 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass

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 Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

Full MOT history

21 tests since 23 Aug 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    165321033774

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass117,509 miles (+1,271)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    117,509 miles
    Test number
    197522529105
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass116,238 miles (+2,194)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    116,238 miles
    Test number
    582540562201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass114,044 miles (+1,974)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    114,044 miles
    Test number
    555181259944
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides. perished. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass112,070 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    112,070 miles
    Test number
    345578152123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail112,068 miles (+2,847)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,068 miles
    Test number
    986847980193
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

  7. Pass109,221 miles (+8,830)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    109,221 miles
    Test number
    609631406920
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass100,391 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    100,391 miles
    Test number
    104449211769

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail100,391 miles (+10,033)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,391 miles
    Test number
    968649708456
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass90,358 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    90,358 miles
    Test number
    329795847598
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail90,358 miles (+6,700)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,358 miles
    Test number
    919945782703
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass83,658 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    83,658 miles
    Test number
    129391360208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail83,658 miles (+3,077)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,658 miles
    Test number
    222086250157
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail80,581 miles (+111)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,581 miles
    Test number
    613404356459
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryO/s and n/s bottom wishbone rear bush starting to wear

  15. Pass80,470 miles (+10,772)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    80,470 miles
    Test number
    320157724478
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  16. Fail69,698 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,698 miles
    Test number
    248180825222
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (1.6.2a)

  17. Pass69,698 miles (+11,663)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    69,698 miles
    Test number
    375100425223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass58,035 miles (+11,969)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    58,035 miles
    Test number
    268583934228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass46,066 miles (+14,665)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    46,066 miles
    Test number
    347741743255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass31,401 miles (+11,807)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    31,401 miles
    Test number
    695536122232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass19,594 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    19,594 miles
    Test number
    155015131251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L23 CMJ

Does L23 CMJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L23 CMJ is valid until 22 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L23 CMJ?
The MOT on L23 CMJ is valid until 22 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L23 CMJ done?
L23 CMJ was recorded at 117,509 miles at its MOT on 19 Aug 2025, an average of 6,999 miles a year.
Has L23 CMJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L23 CMJ has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on L23 CMJ 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 CMJ find?
L23 CMJ passed its latest MOT on 21 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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