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Black · Petrol · 2013 · 998 cc

LS13 VRLMOT history

LS13 VRL is a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 31 May 2013. Its MOT is valid until 14 Oct 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 82,175 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2026.

LS13 VRL black Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Oct 2027
Mileage
82,175 mi
At MOT on 15 Oct 2026
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,756 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS13 VRL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
998 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
31 May 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS13 VRL was last recorded at 82,175 miles on 15 Oct 2026, 5,223 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,952 miles · 20 May 2025
Between the last two tests
5,223 miles
Average per year
5,756 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 82,175 miles
  • 2025 – 76,952 miles
  • 2024 – 72,258 miles
  • 2023 – 68,382 miles
  • 2022 – 59,938 miles
  • 2021 – 52,610 miles
  • 2020 – 49,911 miles
  • 2019 – 43,888 miles
  • 2018 – 37,492 miles
  • 2017 – 33,316 miles
  • 2016 – 22,276 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,175 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

14 tests since 19 May 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,175 miles (+5,223)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    82,175 miles
    Test number
    139841675129
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass76,952 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2026
    Odometer
    76,952 miles
    Test number
    610301203752

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail76,946 miles (+4,688)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,946 miles
    Test number
    429864313675
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSteering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded SUB FRAME (2.1.2 (e) (i))
  4. Pass72,258 miles (+3,876)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2025
    Odometer
    72,258 miles
    Test number
    951598371802

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass68,382 miles (+8,444)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    68,382 miles
    Test number
    473786112476
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  6. Pass59,938 miles (+7,328)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    59,938 miles
    Test number
    981543742021
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak small hose at front of engine
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass52,610 miles (+2,699)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    52,610 miles
    Test number
    682641074251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass49,911 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    49,911 miles
    Test number
    434627461829
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Fail49,911 miles (+6,023)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,911 miles
    Test number
    439645268889
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  10. Pass43,888 miles (+6,396)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    43,888 miles
    Test number
    380626710254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass37,492 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    37,492 miles
    Test number
    571006580789

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail37,492 miles (+4,176)1 dangerous1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,492 miles
    Test number
    687121544837
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure worn out of shape (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront front brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryFront wiper bladess slightly deteriated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner tread
  13. Pass33,316 miles (+11,040)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    33,316 miles
    Test number
    851177565588
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres in poor condition
  14. Pass22,276 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2017
    Odometer
    22,276 miles
    Test number
    337895962060
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres 3mm

Questions about LS13 VRL

Does LS13 VRL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS13 VRL is valid until 14 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS13 VRL?
The MOT on LS13 VRL is valid until 14 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS13 VRL done?
LS13 VRL was recorded at 82,175 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2026, an average of 5,756 miles a year.
Has LS13 VRL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS13 VRL has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 2 May 2025.
Has the mileage on LS13 VRL 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 LS13 VRL find?
LS13 VRL passed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: rear suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened.

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