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Ford Focus

Grey · Petrol · 2012 · 1,596 cc

L24 MSWMOT history

L24 MSW is a grey petrol Ford Focus first used on 24 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 21 May 2027 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 139,193 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 May 2026.

L24 MSW grey Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 May 2027
Mileage
139,193 mi
At MOT on 21 May 2026
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
10,846 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L24 MSW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
24 May 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 May 2027
Latest MOT test
21 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L24 MSW was last recorded at 139,193 miles on 21 May 2026, 22,782 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,411 miles · 22 May 2025
Between the last two tests
22,782 miles
Average per year
10,846 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 139,193 miles
  • 2025 – 116,411 miles
  • 2024 – 94,454 miles
  • 2023 – 88,900 miles
  • 2022 – 81,455 miles
  • 2021 – 72,419 miles
  • 2019 – 67,239 miles
  • 2018 – 53,652 miles
  • 2017 – 40,589 miles
  • 2016 – 27,765 miles
  • 2015 – 18,185 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,193 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Undertrays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2019

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

21 tests since 25 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,193 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2027
    Odometer
    139,193 miles
    Test number
    388278554648

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail139,193 miles (+22,782)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,193 miles
    Test number
    422137955271
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass116,411 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2026
    Odometer
    116,411 miles
    Test number
    907334752172
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail116,411 miles (+21,957)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,411 miles
    Test number
    919007663067
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass94,454 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2025
    Odometer
    94,454 miles
    Test number
    797026739226
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Fail94,450 miles (+5,550)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,450 miles
    Test number
    277881123236
    • MajorFront Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass88,900 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2024
    Odometer
    88,900 miles
    Test number
    938218809716
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Fail88,897 miles (+7,442)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,897 miles
    Test number
    765930727851
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass81,455 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2023
    Odometer
    81,455 miles
    Test number
    161902428269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail81,455 miles (+9,036)1 dangerous1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,455 miles
    Test number
    780716450134
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass72,419 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    72,419 miles
    Test number
    892356891678
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail72,419 miles (+5,180)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,419 miles
    Test number
    980060434165
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass67,239 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    67,239 miles
    Test number
    453846046109
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rocker cover area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  14. Fail67,239 miles (+248)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,239 miles
    Test number
    830362423612
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rocker cover area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  15. Pass66,991 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    66,991 miles
    Test number
    935662786413
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  16. Pass66,987 miles (+22)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2020
    Odometer
    66,987 miles
    Test number
    110160130636
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  17. Pass66,965 miles (+13,313)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    66,965 miles
    Test number
    696972689424
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  18. Pass53,652 miles (+13,063)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    53,652 miles
    Test number
    226664242688
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  19. Pass40,589 miles (+12,824)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    40,589 miles
    Test number
    871125924032
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryEngine oil low
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre both edges slightly worn
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  20. Pass27,765 miles (+9,580)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    27,765 miles
    Test number
    586308686673
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass18,185 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    18,185 miles
    Test number
    347184485060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L24 MSW

Does L24 MSW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L24 MSW is valid until 21 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L24 MSW?
The MOT on L24 MSW is valid until 21 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L24 MSW done?
L24 MSW was recorded at 139,193 miles at its MOT on 21 May 2026, an average of 10,846 miles a year.
Has L24 MSW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L24 MSW has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 21 May 2026.
Has the mileage on L24 MSW 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 MSW find?
L24 MSW passed its latest MOT on 21 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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