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Ford Focus

Red · Petrol · 2013 · 1,999 cc

L23 STXMOT history

L23 STX is a red petrol Ford Focus first used on 22 Mar 2013. Its MOT is valid until 19 Dec 2026 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 140,551 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Dec 2025.

L23 STX red Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Dec 2026
Mileage
140,551 mi
At MOT on 1 Dec 2025
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
12,191 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L23 STX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
22 Mar 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L23 STX was last recorded at 140,551 miles on 1 Dec 2025, 18,692 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,859 miles · 9 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
18,692 miles
Average per year
12,191 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 140,551 miles
  • 2024 – 121,859 miles
  • 2023 – 106,532 miles
  • 2022 – 92,609 miles
  • 2021 – 84,072 miles
  • 2020 – 67,855 miles
  • 2019 – 62,567 miles
  • 2018 – 50,380 miles
  • 2017 – 35,914 miles
  • 2016 – 21,696 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,551 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratch towards the drivers side. (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both the nearside and offside rear trailing arm front bushes starting to split. (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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

Full MOT history

14 tests since 2 Mar 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,551 miles (+18,692)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    140,551 miles
    Test number
    278867048095
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratch towards the drivers side. (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both the nearside and offside rear trailing arm front bushes starting to split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass121,859 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    121,859 miles
    Test number
    374339414923

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail121,858 miles (+15,326)2 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,858 miles
    Test number
    684260254575
    • DangerousFuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp secured with zip tie.

  4. Pass106,532 miles (+13,923)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    106,532 miles
    Test number
    909071391010
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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 (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass92,609 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    92,609 miles
    Test number
    384389485790

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail92,609 miles (+8,537)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,609 miles
    Test number
    350052253339
    • DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass84,072 miles (+6,911)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    84,072 miles
    Test number
    940885790275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass77,161 miles (+9,306)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    77,161 miles
    Test number
    828741340779
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre

  9. Pass67,855 miles (+5,288)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    67,855 miles
    Test number
    342972731855
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass62,567 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    62,567 miles
    Test number
    437954934417
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail62,557 miles (+12,177)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,557 miles
    Test number
    918172750811
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass50,380 miles (+14,466)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    50,380 miles
    Test number
    944200388686

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass35,914 miles (+14,218)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    35,914 miles
    Test number
    706689907651

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass21,696 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    21,696 miles
    Test number
    365282760636

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L23 STX

Does L23 STX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L23 STX is valid until 19 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L23 STX?
The MOT on L23 STX is valid until 19 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L23 STX done?
L23 STX was recorded at 140,551 miles at its MOT on 1 Dec 2025, an average of 12,191 miles a year.
Has L23 STX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L23 STX has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on L23 STX 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 STX find?
L23 STX passed its latest MOT on 1 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratch towards the drivers side.; suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both the nearside and offside rear trailing arm front bushes starting to split..

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