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Ford Focus

Brown · Petrol · 2014 · 1,596 cc

L23 TTBMOT history

L23 TTB is a brown petrol Ford Focus first used on 28 Nov 2014. Its MOT is valid until 14 Apr 2027 and it has passed 10 of 15 MOT tests, with 127,164 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Apr 2026.

L23 TTB brown Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Apr 2027
Mileage
127,164 mi
At MOT on 13 Apr 2026
MOT tests
15
10 passed · 5 failed
Per year
13,348 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L23 TTB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Brown
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
28 Nov 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L23 TTB was last recorded at 127,164 miles on 13 Apr 2026, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,159 miles · 6 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
13,348 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 127,164 miles
  • 2025 – 120,382 miles
  • 2024 – 98,242 miles
  • 2023 – 93,636 miles
  • 2022 – 90,874 miles
  • 2021 – 78,603 miles
  • 2020 – 65,002 miles
  • 2019 – 45,515 miles
  • 2018 – 25,484 miles
  • 2017 – 12,853 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,164 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Rear Coil spring corroded Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

15 tests since 19 Sept 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,164 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    127,164 miles
    Test number
    750941343987
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. Fail127,159 miles (+6,777)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,159 miles
    Test number
    340430986272
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. Pass120,382 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    120,382 miles
    Test number
    477804719218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail120,382 miles (+22,140)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,382 miles
    Test number
    893517943595
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 235/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass98,242 miles (+6)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    98,242 miles
    Test number
    598501995746
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  6. Fail98,236 miles (+4,600)5 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,236 miles
    Test number
    170873884064
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTpms light on
  7. Pass93,636 miles (+2,762)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    93,636 miles
    Test number
    155316931664

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass90,874 miles (+12,271)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    90,874 miles
    Test number
    749096369827

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass78,603 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    78,603 miles
    Test number
    207327677740

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail78,603 miles (+13,601)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,603 miles
    Test number
    425797664084
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass65,002 miles (+19,487)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    65,002 miles
    Test number
    165107333564
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread stepping inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil level on minimum
  12. Pass45,515 miles (+20,031)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    45,515 miles
    Test number
    772153397093
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre stepping on the inside edge. nsr
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  13. Pass25,484 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    25,484 miles
    Test number
    519883678034
    • AdvisoryFront tyres badly worn on inner edges
    • AdvisoryRear tyres badly perished
  14. Fail25,484 miles (+12,631)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,484 miles
    Test number
    431347541026
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres badly worn on inner edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear tyres badly perished
  15. Pass12,853 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    12,853 miles
    Test number
    604450603859

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L23 TTB

Does L23 TTB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L23 TTB is valid until 14 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L23 TTB?
The MOT on L23 TTB is valid until 14 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L23 TTB done?
L23 TTB was recorded at 127,164 miles at its MOT on 13 Apr 2026, an average of 13,348 miles a year.
Has L23 TTB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L23 TTB has failed 5 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on L23 TTB 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 TTB find?
L23 TTB passed its latest MOT on 13 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play; nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside rear coil spring corroded.

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