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Ford Focus

Yellow · Petrol · 2012 · 1,999 cc

S23 TULMOT history

S23 TUL is a yellow petrol Ford Focus first used on 26 Oct 2012. Its MOT is valid until 2 Nov 2026 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 75,116 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Nov 2025.

S23 TUL yellow Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Nov 2026
Mileage
75,116 mi
At MOT on 3 Nov 2025
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,977 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S23 TUL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
26 Oct 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S23 TUL was last recorded at 75,116 miles on 3 Nov 2025, 5,799 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
69,317 miles · 30 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
5,799 miles
Average per year
4,977 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 75,116 miles
  • 2024 – 69,317 miles
  • 2023 – 65,588 miles
  • 2022 – 60,085 miles
  • 2021 – 55,986 miles
  • 2020 – 52,695 miles
  • 2019 – 49,437 miles
  • 2018 – 44,044 miles
  • 2017 – 39,321 miles
  • 2016 – 33,253 miles
  • 2015 – 25,144 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,116 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + inner worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Unevenly worn (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/s + N/s trailing arm bushed worn (5.3.4 (a) (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 Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass75,116 miles (+5,799)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    75,116 miles
    Test number
    382952101656
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + inner worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Unevenly worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/s + N/s trailing arm bushed worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass69,317 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    69,317 miles
    Test number
    138919862711

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail69,317 miles (+3,729)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,317 miles
    Test number
    390696849101
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass65,588 miles (+5,503)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    65,588 miles
    Test number
    267758844463
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass60,085 miles (+4,099)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    60,085 miles
    Test number
    149464009205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass55,986 miles (+3,291)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    55,986 miles
    Test number
    194640327408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass52,695 miles (+3,258)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    52,695 miles
    Test number
    439232675016
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass49,437 miles (+5,393)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    49,437 miles
    Test number
    663958768163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass44,044 miles (+4,723)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    44,044 miles
    Test number
    978448335821

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass39,321 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    39,321 miles
    Test number
    546253539882
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  11. Fail39,319 miles (+6,066)1 failure1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,319 miles
    Test number
    520582638979
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  12. Pass33,253 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    33,253 miles
    Test number
    739603617422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail33,249 miles (+8,105)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,249 miles
    Test number
    837639037345
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass25,144 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    25,144 miles
    Test number
    551125960101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S23 TUL

Does S23 TUL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S23 TUL is valid until 2 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S23 TUL?
The MOT on S23 TUL is valid until 2 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S23 TUL done?
S23 TUL was recorded at 75,116 miles at its MOT on 3 Nov 2025, an average of 4,977 miles a year.
Has S23 TUL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S23 TUL has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on S23 TUL 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 TUL find?
S23 TUL passed its latest MOT on 3 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + inner worn smooth; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge unevenly worn; rear lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s + n/s trailing arm bushed worn.

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