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Ford Focus

Red · Diesel · 2016 · 1,997 cc

LA12 PARMOT history

LA12 PAR is a red diesel Ford Focus first used on 1 Mar 2016. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jul 2027 and it has passed 9 of 12 MOT tests, with 98,039 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jul 2026.

LA12 PAR red Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Jul 2027
Mileage
98,039 mi
At MOT on 6 Jul 2026
MOT tests
12
9 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,568 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA12 PAR
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
1 Mar 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA12 PAR was last recorded at 98,039 miles on 6 Jul 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,038 miles · 3 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
7,568 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 98,039 miles
  • 2025 – 92,177 miles
  • 2024 – 83,158 miles
  • 2023 – 76,200 miles
  • 2022 – 65,813 miles
  • 2021 – 57,229 miles
  • 2020 – 50,310 miles
  • 2019 – 42,258 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,039 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded 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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

12 tests since 21 Feb 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,039 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    98,039 miles
    Test number
    507183725628
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  2. Fail98,038 miles (+5,861)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,038 miles
    Test number
    767326529878
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass92,177 miles (+9,019)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    92,177 miles
    Test number
    796643187331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass83,158 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    83,158 miles
    Test number
    133368799704
    • AdvisoryWipers smearing nsf/osf

  5. Fail83,157 miles (+6,957)2 dangerous2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,157 miles
    Test number
    636484254770
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns/os inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTPMS light on
    • AdvisoryWipers smearing nsf/osf

  6. Pass76,200 miles (+1,634)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    76,200 miles
    Test number
    513853976494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass74,566 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    74,566 miles
    Test number
    875978480055
    • AdvisoryChild 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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail74,566 miles (+8,753)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,566 miles
    Test number
    902390408469
    • MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
    • AdvisoryChild 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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass65,813 miles (+8,584)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    65,813 miles
    Test number
    926356514401
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass57,229 miles (+6,919)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    57,229 miles
    Test number
    931285556268
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  11. Pass50,310 miles (+8,052)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    50,310 miles
    Test number
    722268405842

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass42,258 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    42,258 miles
    Test number
    212091369025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA12 PAR

Does LA12 PAR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA12 PAR is valid until 5 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LA12 PAR?
The MOT on LA12 PAR is valid until 5 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LA12 PAR done?
LA12 PAR was recorded at 98,039 miles at its MOT on 6 Jul 2026, an average of 7,568 miles a year.
Has LA12 PAR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA12 PAR has failed 3 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LA12 PAR 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 PAR find?
LA12 PAR passed its latest MOT on 6 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

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