
Ford C-MAX
White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,560 cc
L23 ELRMOT history
L23 ELR is a white diesel Ford C-MAX first used on 23 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 25 Jun 2027 and it has passed 11 of 12 MOT tests, with 181,999 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jun 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 25 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 181,999 mi
- At MOT on 26 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 12
- 11 passed · 1 failed
- Per year
- 12,642 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L23 ELR
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- C-MAX
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,560 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 23 Jul 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 25 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L23 ELR was last recorded at 181,999 miles on 26 Jun 2026, 12,465 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jun 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 169,534 miles · 26 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 12,465 miles
- Average per year
- 12,642 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 181,999 miles
- 2025 – 169,534 miles
- 2024 – 152,827 miles
- 2023 – 138,625 miles
- 2022 – 125,464 miles
- 2021 – 113,036 miles
- 2019 – 103,642 miles
- 2018 – 88,462 miles
- 2017 – 76,405 miles
- 2016 – 59,857 miles
- 2015 – 43,796 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorFront Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension general corrosion
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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.
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025
Rear Coil spring corroded Both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Full MOT history
12 tests since 21 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass181,999 miles (+12,465)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 181,999 miles
- Test number
- 531618586450
- MinorFront Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension general corrosion
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass169,534 miles (+16,707)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 169,534 miles
- Test number
- 128561180893
- MinorFront Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn/stepped edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass152,827 miles (+14,202)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 152,827 miles
- Test number
- 140063279697
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both - 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass138,625 miles (+13,161)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 138,625 miles
- Test number
- 459625591992
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Pass125,464 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 125,464 miles
- Test number
- 782217323003
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail125,464 miles (+12,428)2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,464 miles
- Test number
- 423921990195
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass113,036 miles (+9,394)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 113,036 miles
- Test number
- 554018419546
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass103,642 miles (+15,180)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 103,642 miles
- Test number
- 409801519335
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass88,462 miles (+12,057)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 88,462 miles
- Test number
- 699617986942
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass76,405 miles (+16,548)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 76,405 miles
- Test number
- 860820066800
- AdvisoryBoth front lower arm rear bushes cracked
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn to limit
Pass59,857 miles (+16,061)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 59,857 miles
- Test number
- 330607881347
- AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
- AdvisoryEmissions to clean to register
- AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Pass43,796 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 43,796 miles
- Test number
- 956322805237
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L23 ELR
- Does L23 ELR currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L23 ELR is valid until 25 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L23 ELR?
- The MOT on L23 ELR is valid until 25 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L23 ELR done?
- L23 ELR was recorded at 181,999 miles at its MOT on 26 Jun 2026, an average of 12,642 miles a year.
- Has L23 ELR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L23 ELR has failed 1 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jun 2022.
- Has the mileage on L23 ELR 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 ELR find?
- L23 ELR passed its latest MOT on 26 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both; front brake disc worn, but not excessively; front coil spring corroded both, and 3 more.
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