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Red · Diesel · 2012 · 1,560 cc

L24 ESPMOT history

L24 ESP is a red diesel Ford Focus first used on 1 Aug 2012. Its MOT is valid until 27 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 13 MOT tests, with 149,679 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jan 2026.

L24 ESP red Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Jan 2027
Mileage
149,679 mi
At MOT on 28 Jan 2026
MOT tests
13
12 passed · 1 failed
Per year
8,566 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L24 ESP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
1 Aug 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L24 ESP was last recorded at 149,679 miles on 28 Jan 2026, 4,627 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
145,052 miles · 21 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
4,627 miles
Average per year
8,566 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 149,679 miles
  • 2025 – 145,052 miles
  • 2024 – 138,086 miles
  • 2023 – 122,575 miles
  • 2022 – 111,311 miles
  • 2021 – 103,672 miles
  • 2020 – 96,228 miles
  • 2019 – 93,506 miles
  • 2018 – 89,615 miles
  • 2017 – 85,675 miles
  • 2016 – 80,326 miles
  • 2015 – 58,751 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,679 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

13 tests since 18 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass149,679 miles (+4,627)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    149,679 miles
    Test number
    323872814572
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass145,052 miles (+6,966)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    145,052 miles
    Test number
    815812556351
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Light wear front discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Rear exhaust heat shield slight loose - still secure at this time.
  3. Pass138,086 miles (+15,511)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    138,086 miles
    Test number
    249060319369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass122,575 miles (+11,264)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    122,575 miles
    Test number
    907464052878
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryClutch pedal rubber missing
  5. Pass111,311 miles (+7,639)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    111,311 miles
    Test number
    621415113170
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  6. Pass103,672 miles (+30)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    103,672 miles
    Test number
    108582504957
    • AdvisoryFront Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  7. Fail103,642 miles (+7,414)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,642 miles
    Test number
    442923445029
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  8. Pass96,228 miles (+2,722)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    96,228 miles
    Test number
    494612925295
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass93,506 miles (+3,891)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    93,506 miles
    Test number
    343388606166
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass89,615 miles (+3,940)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    89,615 miles
    Test number
    363752512484
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear wiper blade worn/split
  11. Pass85,675 miles (+5,349)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    85,675 miles
    Test number
    339727465022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass80,326 miles (+21,575)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    80,326 miles
    Test number
    112992435097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass58,751 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    58,751 miles
    Test number
    408449465103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L24 ESP

Does L24 ESP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L24 ESP is valid until 27 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L24 ESP?
The MOT on L24 ESP is valid until 27 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L24 ESP done?
L24 ESP was recorded at 149,679 miles at its MOT on 28 Jan 2026, an average of 8,566 miles a year.
Has L24 ESP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L24 ESP has failed 1 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jan 2021.
Has the mileage on L24 ESP 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 L24 ESP find?
L24 ESP passed its latest MOT on 28 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear inner edge.

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