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Ford Focus

Red · Diesel · 2012 · 1,560 cc

L26 RSSMOT history

L26 RSS is a red diesel Ford Focus first used on 5 Nov 2012. Its MOT is valid until 19 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 123,698 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Mar 2026.

L26 RSS red Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Mar 2027
Mileage
123,698 mi
At MOT on 20 Mar 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,889 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L26 RSS
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
5 Nov 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L26 RSS was last recorded at 123,698 miles on 20 Mar 2026, 5,665 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,033 miles · 10 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
5,665 miles
Average per year
7,889 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 123,698 miles
  • 2025 – 118,033 miles
  • 2024 – 108,540 miles
  • 2023 – 97,094 miles
  • 2022 – 81,809 miles
  • 2021 – 69,729 miles
  • 2020 – 69,708 miles
  • 2019 – 66,827 miles
  • 2018 – 61,693 miles
  • 2017 – 57,637 miles
  • 2016 – 51,304 miles
  • 2015 – 41,862 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,698 miles
  • AdvisoryFront 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 inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

14 tests since 4 Nov 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,698 miles (+5,665)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    123,698 miles
    Test number
    525027513169
    • AdvisoryFront 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 inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass118,033 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    118,033 miles
    Test number
    565484528667
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail118,033 miles (+9,493)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,033 miles
    Test number
    969033389466
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Water (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass108,540 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    108,540 miles
    Test number
    276940065757
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail108,540 miles (+11,446)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,540 miles
    Test number
    786143803457
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass97,094 miles (+15,285)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    97,094 miles
    Test number
    423022843181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass81,809 miles (+12,080)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    81,809 miles
    Test number
    472229774024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass69,729 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    69,729 miles
    Test number
    969905187848

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass69,708 miles (+2,881)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    69,708 miles
    Test number
    885746438331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass66,827 miles (+5,134)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    66,827 miles
    Test number
    559338067792
    • AdvisoryRear trailing arm bushes perishing

  11. Pass61,693 miles (+4,056)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    61,693 miles
    Test number
    585123061113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass57,637 miles (+6,333)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    57,637 miles
    Test number
    362052590363
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded inner braking surface

  13. Pass51,304 miles (+9,442)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    51,304 miles
    Test number
    112017960188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass41,862 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    41,862 miles
    Test number
    778721083319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L26 RSS

Does L26 RSS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L26 RSS is valid until 19 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L26 RSS?
The MOT on L26 RSS is valid until 19 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L26 RSS done?
L26 RSS was recorded at 123,698 miles at its MOT on 20 Mar 2026, an average of 7,889 miles a year.
Has L26 RSS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L26 RSS has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on L26 RSS 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 L26 RSS find?
L26 RSS passed its latest MOT on 20 Mar 2026 with 6 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush, and 3 more.

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