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Ford Focus

White · Petrol · 2015 · 999 cc

L23 RTLMOT history

L23 RTL is a white petrol Ford Focus first used on 27 Mar 2015. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jun 2027 and it has passed 9 of 12 MOT tests, with 94,572 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jun 2026.

L23 RTL white Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Jun 2027
Mileage
94,572 mi
At MOT on 3 Jun 2026
MOT tests
12
9 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,508 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L23 RTL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
27 Mar 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L23 RTL was last recorded at 94,572 miles on 3 Jun 2026, 9,941 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
84,631 miles · 18 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
9,941 miles
Average per year
8,508 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 94,572 miles
  • 2025 – 84,631 miles
  • 2024 – 72,214 miles
  • 2023 – 65,716 miles
  • 2022 – 58,050 miles
  • 2021 – 50,198 miles
  • 2020 – 45,148 miles
  • 2019 – 36,171 miles
  • 2018 – 24,787 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,572 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both rear (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

12 tests since 21 Mar 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,572 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    94,572 miles
    Test number
    872091552566
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both rear (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail94,572 miles (+9,941)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,572 miles
    Test number
    349136945888
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both rear (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass84,631 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    84,631 miles
    Test number
    847487397427
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Fail84,631 miles (+12,417)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,631 miles
    Test number
    173224689305
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass72,214 miles (+6,498)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    72,214 miles
    Test number
    850352478822

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass65,716 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    65,716 miles
    Test number
    155038458452
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Fail65,716 miles (+7,666)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,716 miles
    Test number
    129135339116
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass58,050 miles (+7,852)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    58,050 miles
    Test number
    212664917657
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  9. Pass50,198 miles (+5,050)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    50,198 miles
    Test number
    891387578648
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  10. Pass45,148 miles (+8,977)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    45,148 miles
    Test number
    153752894604

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass36,171 miles (+11,384)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    36,171 miles
    Test number
    342285589466
    • MinorTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  12. Pass24,787 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    24,787 miles
    Test number
    124732661604
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L23 RTL

Does L23 RTL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L23 RTL is valid until 19 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L23 RTL?
The MOT on L23 RTL is valid until 19 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 RTL done?
L23 RTL was recorded at 94,572 miles at its MOT on 3 Jun 2026, an average of 8,508 miles a year.
Has L23 RTL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L23 RTL has failed 3 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on L23 RTL 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 RTL find?
L23 RTL passed its latest MOT on 3 Jun 2026 with 2 advisories: rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear; rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear.

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