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Ford Focus

White · Diesel · 2015 · 1,499 cc

L23 SSAMOT history

L23 SSA is a white diesel Ford Focus first used on 30 Jun 2015. Its MOT is valid until 19 Nov 2026 and it has passed 8 of 14 MOT tests, with 143,725 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Nov 2025.

L23 SSA white Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Nov 2026
Mileage
143,725 mi
At MOT on 20 Nov 2025
MOT tests
14
8 passed · 6 failed
Per year
15,495 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L23 SSA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,499 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
30 Jun 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L23 SSA was last recorded at 143,725 miles on 20 Nov 2025, 2,142 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
141,583 miles · 11 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
2,142 miles
Average per year
15,495 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 143,725 miles
  • 2024 – 126,873 miles
  • 2023 – 105,986 miles
  • 2022 – 84,658 miles
  • 2021 – 64,203 miles
  • 2020 – 49,576 miles
  • 2019 – 37,075 miles
  • 2018 – 28,756 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,725 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral exhaust heatshield loose
  • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test from rear view mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear brake pipe swollen under paint at join (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear brake pipe swollen under paint at join (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOuter sills have covers fitted

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Exhaust Heatshield Loose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

Full MOT history

14 tests since 20 Jun 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,725 miles2 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    143,725 miles
    Test number
    105633141084
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust heatshield loose
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test from rear view mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear brake pipe swollen under paint at join (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear brake pipe swollen under paint at join (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOuter sills have covers fitted

  2. Fail143,725 miles (+2,142)1 major2 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,725 miles
    Test number
    167177721298
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust heatshield loose
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test from rear view mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear brake pipe swollen under paint at join (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear brake pipe swollen under paint at join (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOuter sills have covers fitted

  3. Fail141,583 miles (+14,710)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,583 miles
    Test number
    760344598668
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner egde (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield insecure

  4. Pass126,873 miles (+11)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    126,873 miles
    Test number
    218516198526
    • AdvisoryExhaust Heatshield Loose
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail126,862 miles (+20,876)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,862 miles
    Test number
    170214994133
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust Heatshield Loose
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides- Signs of Heat (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass105,986 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    105,986 miles
    Test number
    587000110521

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail105,980 miles (+21,322)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,980 miles
    Test number
    261683528270
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass84,658 miles (+20,455)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    84,658 miles
    Test number
    691456388857
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass64,203 miles (+14,627)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    64,203 miles
    Test number
    746614019497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass49,576 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    49,576 miles
    Test number
    245748058379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail49,575 miles (+12,500)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,575 miles
    Test number
    571322097677
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass37,075 miles (+8,319)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    37,075 miles
    Test number
    589504255610
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass28,756 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    28,756 miles
    Test number
    782701057551
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  14. Fail28,756 miles1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,756 miles
    Test number
    460861817069
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Questions about L23 SSA

Does L23 SSA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L23 SSA is valid until 19 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L23 SSA?
The MOT on L23 SSA is valid until 19 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L23 SSA done?
L23 SSA was recorded at 143,725 miles at its MOT on 20 Nov 2025, an average of 15,495 miles a year.
Has L23 SSA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L23 SSA has failed 6 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on L23 SSA 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 SSA find?
L23 SSA passed its latest MOT on 20 Nov 2025 with 2 minor defects and 10 advisories: nearside obligatory mirror slightly loose; offside obligatory mirror slightly loose; central exhaust heatshield loose, and 9 more.

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