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Ford Focus

Red · Diesel · 2013 · 1,560 cc

LA12 CUTMOT history

LA12 CUT is a red diesel Ford Focus first used on 31 Jan 2013. Its MOT is valid until 10 Aug 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 118,358 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Aug 2026.

LA12 CUT red Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Aug 2027
Mileage
118,358 mi
At MOT on 11 Aug 2026
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,052 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA12 CUT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
31 Jan 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA12 CUT was last recorded at 118,358 miles on 11 Aug 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,354 miles · 27 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
7,052 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 118,358 miles
  • 2025 – 115,552 miles
  • 2024 – 107,907 miles
  • 2023 – 98,272 miles
  • 2022 – 89,173 miles
  • 2021 – 83,794 miles
  • 2020 – 79,205 miles
  • 2019 – 71,354 miles
  • 2017 – 63,159 miles
  • 2016 – 57,383 miles
  • 2015 – 42,980 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,358 miles
  • AdvisoryCoolant leakRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear heat sheild inscure
  • AdvisoryRear reg bulb dim
  • AdvisoryRear subframe and arms corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2025

Full MOT history

14 tests since 3 Dec 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,358 miles (+4)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    118,358 miles
    Test number
    430001050311
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear heat sheild inscure
    • AdvisoryRear reg bulb dim
    • AdvisoryRear subframe and arms corroded

  2. Fail118,354 miles (+2,802)1 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,354 miles
    Test number
    480597695520
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm/ on the limit/ 215 55 16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trail arm/ front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trail arm/ front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield insecure
    • AdvisoryRear reg plate light dull
    • AdvisoryRear subframe and arms corroded

  3. Pass115,552 miles (+7,645)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    115,552 miles
    Test number
    837138585680
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass107,907 miles (+9,635)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    107,907 miles
    Test number
    841646669992
    • AdvisoryCentral heat sheild loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front trail arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge wear/ on limit 215 55 16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front trail arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear/ on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  5. Pass98,272 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    98,272 miles
    Test number
    139204365810
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s trailing arm bushes, front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres at 3mm 215 55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail98,272 miles (+9,099)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,272 miles
    Test number
    108407846684
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral heat shield loose
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s trailing arm bushes, front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres at 3mm 215 55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass89,173 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    89,173 miles
    Test number
    138878998331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail89,162 miles (+5,368)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,162 miles
    Test number
    555032384397
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass83,794 miles (+4,589)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    83,794 miles
    Test number
    606544567171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass79,205 miles (+7,851)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    79,205 miles
    Test number
    984462953758
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

  11. Pass71,354 miles (+8,195)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    71,354 miles
    Test number
    217051888992

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass63,159 miles (+5,776)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    63,159 miles
    Test number
    343612646942
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass57,383 miles (+14,403)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    57,383 miles
    Test number
    749301437194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass42,980 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    42,980 miles
    Test number
    239491136004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA12 CUT

Does LA12 CUT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA12 CUT is valid until 10 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LA12 CUT?
The MOT on LA12 CUT is valid until 10 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LA12 CUT done?
LA12 CUT was recorded at 118,358 miles at its MOT on 11 Aug 2026, an average of 7,052 miles a year.
Has LA12 CUT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA12 CUT has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LA12 CUT 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 LA12 CUT find?
LA12 CUT passed its latest MOT on 11 Aug 2026 with 10 advisories: coolant leak; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm, and 7 more.

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