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Black · Diesel · 2014 · 1,997 cc

L23 RLJMOT history

L23 RLJ is a black diesel Ford Focus first used on 22 Mar 2014. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jan 2027 and it has passed 10 of 11 MOT tests, with 125,193 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Dec 2025.

L23 RLJ black Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Jan 2027
Mileage
125,193 mi
At MOT on 18 Dec 2025
MOT tests
11
10 passed · 1 failed
Per year
10,478 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L23 RLJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
22 Mar 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L23 RLJ was last recorded at 125,193 miles on 18 Dec 2025, 16,876 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
108,317 miles · 18 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
16,876 miles
Average per year
10,478 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 125,193 miles
  • 2024 – 108,317 miles
  • 2023 – 92,725 miles
  • 2022 – 84,279 miles
  • 2021 – 77,910 miles
  • 2020 – 71,800 miles
  • 2019 – 58,844 miles
  • 2018 – 45,268 miles
  • 2017 – 32,645 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,193 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

11 tests since 17 Feb 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,193 miles (+16,876)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    125,193 miles
    Test number
    724607418360
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass108,317 miles (+8,404)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    108,317 miles
    Test number
    320566262295
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass99,913 miles (+7,188)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    99,913 miles
    Test number
    579851656651
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass92,725 miles (+8,446)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    92,725 miles
    Test number
    440180760390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass84,279 miles (+6,369)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    84,279 miles
    Test number
    109357524053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass77,910 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    77,910 miles
    Test number
    744972187346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail77,910 miles (+6,110)2 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,910 miles
    Test number
    563185736767
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass71,800 miles (+12,956)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    71,800 miles
    Test number
    295815486293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass58,844 miles (+13,576)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    58,844 miles
    Test number
    318984143287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass45,268 miles (+12,623)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    45,268 miles
    Test number
    157779629180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass32,645 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    32,645 miles
    Test number
    443751323662

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L23 RLJ

Does L23 RLJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L23 RLJ is valid until 14 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L23 RLJ?
The MOT on L23 RLJ is valid until 14 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 RLJ done?
L23 RLJ was recorded at 125,193 miles at its MOT on 18 Dec 2025, an average of 10,478 miles a year.
Has L23 RLJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L23 RLJ has failed 1 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on L23 RLJ 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 RLJ find?
L23 RLJ passed its latest MOT on 18 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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