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Ford Focus

Black · Petrol · 2015 · 999 cc

L23 MPSMOT history

L23 MPS is a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 30 Mar 2015. Its MOT is valid until 25 May 2027 and it has passed 8 of 10 MOT tests, with 45,724 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 May 2026.

L23 MPS black Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 May 2027
Mileage
45,724 mi
At MOT on 18 May 2026
MOT tests
10
8 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,865 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L23 MPS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
30 Mar 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 May 2027
Latest MOT test
18 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L23 MPS was last recorded at 45,724 miles on 18 May 2026, 1,047 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
44,677 miles · 22 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1,047 miles
Average per year
2,865 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 45,724 miles
  • 2025 – 44,677 miles
  • 2024 – 43,044 miles
  • 2023 – 40,420 miles
  • 2022 – 37,024 miles
  • 2021 – 32,828 miles
  • 2020 – 30,223 miles
  • 2019 – 25,853 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass45,724 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

10 tests since 11 Jun 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass45,724 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2027
    Odometer
    45,724 miles
    Test number
    293043471715
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Fail45,720 miles (+1,043)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,720 miles
    Test number
    727709064844
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass44,677 miles (+1,633)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2026
    Odometer
    44,677 miles
    Test number
    486013261726
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass43,044 miles (+2,624)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2025
    Odometer
    43,044 miles
    Test number
    537750575822

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass40,420 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2024
    Odometer
    40,420 miles
    Test number
    724280280232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail40,416 miles (+3,392)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,416 miles
    Test number
    266090724244
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  7. Pass37,024 miles (+4,196)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2023
    Odometer
    37,024 miles
    Test number
    398760654011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass32,828 miles (+2,605)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2022
    Odometer
    32,828 miles
    Test number
    606676841149
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Pass30,223 miles (+4,370)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2021
    Odometer
    30,223 miles
    Test number
    225416486745
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly perished outside sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  10. Pass25,853 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    25,853 miles
    Test number
    464537594797

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L23 MPS

Does L23 MPS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L23 MPS is valid until 25 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L23 MPS?
The MOT on L23 MPS is valid until 25 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L23 MPS done?
L23 MPS was recorded at 45,724 miles at its MOT on 18 May 2026, an average of 2,865 miles a year.
Has L23 MPS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L23 MPS has failed 2 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 18 May 2026.
Has the mileage on L23 MPS 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 MPS find?
L23 MPS passed its latest MOT on 18 May 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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