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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.

L23 ELR white Ford C-Max – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
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

Pass181,999 miles
  • 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))

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. Pass103,642 miles (+15,180)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    103,642 miles
    Test number
    409801519335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. 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))
  10. 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
  11. 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)
  12. 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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