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Ford Focus

Red · Diesel · 2012 · 1,560 cc

L31 CEHMOT history

L31 CEH is a red diesel Ford Focus first used on 6 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 6 Sept 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 118,033 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Aug 2026.

L31 CEH red Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Sept 2027
Mileage
118,033 mi
At MOT on 21 Aug 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
8,074 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L31 CEH
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
6 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L31 CEH was last recorded at 118,033 miles on 21 Aug 2026, 6,996 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
111,037 miles · 29 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
6,996 miles
Average per year
8,074 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 118,033 miles
  • 2025 – 111,037 miles
  • 2024 – 101,304 miles
  • 2023 – 92,697 miles
  • 2022 – 85,264 miles
  • 2020 – 69,862 miles
  • 2019 – 62,909 miles
  • 2018 – 56,224 miles
  • 2017 – 46,382 miles
  • 2016 – 35,345 miles
  • 2015 – 24,324 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,033 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

Full MOT history

14 tests since 12 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,033 miles (+6,996)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    118,033 miles
    Test number
    303189376268
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass111,037 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    111,037 miles
    Test number
    587016525076
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail111,037 miles (+9,733)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,037 miles
    Test number
    405705685358
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass101,304 miles (+8,607)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    101,304 miles
    Test number
    984119797159
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass92,697 miles (+7,433)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    92,697 miles
    Test number
    126110787469
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass85,264 miles (+4,606)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    85,264 miles
    Test number
    561773967083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass80,658 miles (+10,796)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    80,658 miles
    Test number
    670747494486
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass69,862 miles (+6,953)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    69,862 miles
    Test number
    690949756463
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass62,909 miles (+6,685)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    62,909 miles
    Test number
    462525329224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass56,224 miles (+9,842)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    56,224 miles
    Test number
    899562153721
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass46,382 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2018
    Odometer
    46,382 miles
    Test number
    638559244468
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Fail46,382 miles (+11,037)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,382 miles
    Test number
    696184524737
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Pass35,345 miles (+11,021)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    35,345 miles
    Test number
    141235869694

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass24,324 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    24,324 miles
    Test number
    678572415018
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L31 CEH

Does L31 CEH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L31 CEH is valid until 6 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L31 CEH?
The MOT on L31 CEH is valid until 6 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L31 CEH done?
L31 CEH was recorded at 118,033 miles at its MOT on 21 Aug 2026, an average of 8,074 miles a year.
Has L31 CEH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L31 CEH has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on L31 CEH 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 L31 CEH find?
L31 CEH passed its latest MOT on 21 Aug 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge, and 1 more.

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