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Ford Focus

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 1,560 cc

L68 TESMOT history

L68 TES is a silver diesel Ford Focus first used on 24 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 7 Dec 2026 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 170,888 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Dec 2025.

L68 TES silver Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Dec 2026
Mileage
170,888 mi
At MOT on 2 Dec 2025
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
12,932 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L68 TES
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
24 May 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L68 TES was last recorded at 170,888 miles on 2 Dec 2025, 7,408 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
163,480 miles · 3 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
7,408 miles
Average per year
12,932 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 170,888 miles
  • 2024 – 163,480 miles
  • 2023 – 158,551 miles
  • 2022 – 154,547 miles
  • 2021 – 151,373 miles
  • 2020 – 132,658 miles
  • 2019 – 99,983 miles
  • 2018 – 80,435 miles
  • 2017 – 60,333 miles
  • 2016 – 45,566 miles
  • 2015 – 33,567 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass170,888 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

15 tests since 20 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass170,888 miles (+7,408)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    170,888 miles
    Test number
    304686045833
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass163,480 miles (+4,929)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    163,480 miles
    Test number
    436247500063
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear inner (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass158,551 miles (+4,004)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    158,551 miles
    Test number
    434766837738

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass154,547 miles (+3,174)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    154,547 miles
    Test number
    712845366284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass151,373 miles (+49)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    151,373 miles
    Test number
    469629076702

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail151,324 miles (+18,666)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,324 miles
    Test number
    519939938222
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass132,658 miles (+32,675)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    132,658 miles
    Test number
    683923308091
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside wheel rim damaged
  8. Pass99,983 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    99,983 miles
    Test number
    587805857229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail99,983 miles (+19,548)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,983 miles
    Test number
    390670031801
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
  10. Pass80,435 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    80,435 miles
    Test number
    545112877701

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail80,420 miles (+20,087)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,420 miles
    Test number
    194427138382
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  12. Pass60,333 miles (+14,767)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    60,333 miles
    Test number
    203814487595

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass45,566 miles (+11,999)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    45,566 miles
    Test number
    576239240994
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass33,567 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    33,567 miles
    Test number
    178321015170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail33,552 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,552 miles
    Test number
    576240815154
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L68 TES

Does L68 TES currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L68 TES is valid until 7 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L68 TES?
The MOT on L68 TES is valid until 7 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L68 TES done?
L68 TES was recorded at 170,888 miles at its MOT on 2 Dec 2025, an average of 12,932 miles a year.
Has L68 TES ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L68 TES has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on L68 TES 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 L68 TES find?
L68 TES passed its latest MOT on 2 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front coil spring corroded; rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear.

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