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Ford Focus

Grey · Petrol · 2017 · 1,999 cc

S23 LMEMOT history

S23 LME is a grey petrol Ford Focus first used on 28 Dec 2017. Its MOT is valid until 2 Jan 2027 and it has passed 6 of 7 MOT tests, with 58,562 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jan 2026.

S23 LME grey Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Jan 2027
Mileage
58,562 mi
At MOT on 3 Jan 2026
MOT tests
7
6 passed · 1 failed
Per year
6,619 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S23 LME
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2017
First used
28 Dec 2017
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S23 LME was last recorded at 58,562 miles on 3 Jan 2026, 32 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
58,530 miles · 19 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
32 miles
Average per year
6,619 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 58,562 miles
  • 2025 – 58,530 miles
  • 2024 – 55,012 miles
  • 2023 – 49,090 miles
  • 2022 – 40,599 miles
  • 2021 – 31,144 miles
  • 2020 – 25,252 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass58,562 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Exhaust noisy

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

Full MOT history

7 tests since 22 Dec 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass58,562 miles (+32)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    58,562 miles
    Test number
    826152228596
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail58,530 miles (+3,518)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,530 miles
    Test number
    617859020015
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements delamination through multiple characters (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass55,012 miles (+5,922)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    55,012 miles
    Test number
    654726782315
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

  4. Pass49,090 miles (+8,491)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    49,090 miles
    Test number
    315770494866
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

  5. Pass40,599 miles (+9,455)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    40,599 miles
    Test number
    343333294464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass31,144 miles (+5,892)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    31,144 miles
    Test number
    718052054958
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass25,252 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    25,252 miles
    Test number
    916945811624

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S23 LME

Does S23 LME currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S23 LME is valid until 2 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on S23 LME?
The MOT on S23 LME is valid until 2 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S23 LME done?
S23 LME was recorded at 58,562 miles at its MOT on 3 Jan 2026, an average of 6,619 miles a year.
Has S23 LME ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S23 LME has failed 1 of its 7 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on S23 LME 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 LME find?
S23 LME passed its latest MOT on 3 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: front brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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