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Ford Focus

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,560 cc

S23 LDPMOT history

S23 LDP is a black diesel Ford Focus first used on 8 Dec 2009. Its MOT expired on 10 Nov 2025 and it has passed 11 of 12 MOT tests, with 230,487 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2024.

S23 LDP black Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Focus, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 10 Nov 2025
Mileage
230,487 mi
At MOT on 24 Oct 2024
MOT tests
12
11 passed · 1 failed
Per year
16,141 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S23 LDP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
8 Dec 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
24 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S23 LDP was last recorded at 230,487 miles on 24 Oct 2024, 9,829 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
220,658 miles · 9 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
9,829 miles
Average per year
16,141 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 230,487 miles
  • 2023 – 220,658 miles
  • 2022 – 212,754 miles
  • 2021 – 196,806 miles
  • 2020 – 187,603 miles
  • 2019 – 177,675 miles
  • 2018 – 173,688 miles
  • 2017 – 155,556 miles
  • 2016 – 121,881 miles
  • 2015 – 90,647 miles
  • 2014 – 59,991 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass230,487 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019

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 Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

12 tests since 2 Apr 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass230,487 miles (+9,829)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    230,487 miles
    Test number
    898097235997
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass220,658 miles (+7,904)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    220,658 miles
    Test number
    130088554035
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass212,754 miles (+15,948)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    212,754 miles
    Test number
    831015189228
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass196,806 miles (+9,203)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    196,806 miles
    Test number
    126119036324
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass187,603 miles (+9,928)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    187,603 miles
    Test number
    262396212247
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion under vehicle and suspension components

  6. Pass177,675 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    177,675 miles
    Test number
    482849208175
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail177,675 miles (+3,987)1 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,675 miles
    Test number
    344794720653
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass173,688 miles (+18,132)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    173,688 miles
    Test number
    290762304863
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass155,556 miles (+33,675)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    155,556 miles
    Test number
    978513441671

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass121,881 miles (+31,234)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    121,881 miles
    Test number
    745997690967

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass90,647 miles (+30,656)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    90,647 miles
    Test number
    306350515132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass59,991 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    59,991 miles
    Test number
    249662294028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S23 LDP

Does S23 LDP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S23 LDP expired on 10 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S23 LDP?
The MOT on S23 LDP expired on 10 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S23 LDP done?
S23 LDP was recorded at 230,487 miles at its MOT on 24 Oct 2024, an average of 16,141 miles a year.
Has S23 LDP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S23 LDP has failed 1 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Nov 2019.
Has the mileage on S23 LDP 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 S23 LDP find?
S23 LDP passed its latest MOT on 24 Oct 2024 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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