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Ford Focus

White · Petrol · 2018 · 999 cc

L23 COTMOT history

L23 COT is a white petrol Ford Focus first used on 31 Mar 2018. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jan 2027 and it has passed 6 of 7 MOT tests, with 44,324 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jan 2026.

L23 COT white Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Jan 2027
Mileage
44,324 mi
At MOT on 14 Jan 2026
MOT tests
7
6 passed · 1 failed
Per year
5,193 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L23 COT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
2018
First used
31 Mar 2018
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L23 COT was last recorded at 44,324 miles on 14 Jan 2026, 2,562 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
41,762 miles · 13 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,562 miles
Average per year
5,193 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 44,324 miles
  • 2025 – 41,762 miles
  • 2024 – 38,048 miles
  • 2023 – 30,713 miles
  • 2022 – 24,428 miles
  • 2021 – 19,316 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass44,324 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

7 tests since 22 Mar 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass44,324 miles (+2,562)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    44,324 miles
    Test number
    656986538170
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass41,762 miles (+3,714)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    41,762 miles
    Test number
    253205995550
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  3. Pass38,048 miles (+7,335)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    38,048 miles
    Test number
    271976944559

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass30,713 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    30,713 miles
    Test number
    514465197354
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nail in tyre and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Fail30,713 miles (+6,285)1 dangerous1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,713 miles
    Test number
    744369946749
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nail in tyre and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass24,428 miles (+5,112)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    24,428 miles
    Test number
    649311989626
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass19,316 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    19,316 miles
    Test number
    411977047763

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L23 COT

Does L23 COT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L23 COT is valid until 15 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L23 COT?
The MOT on L23 COT is valid until 15 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L23 COT done?
L23 COT was recorded at 44,324 miles at its MOT on 14 Jan 2026, an average of 5,193 miles a year.
Has L23 COT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L23 COT has failed 1 of its 7 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on L23 COT 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 COT find?
L23 COT passed its latest MOT on 14 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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