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Grey · Petrol · 2012 · 999 cc

LA12 UOXMOT history

LA12 UOX is a grey petrol Ford Focus first used on 31 Jul 2012. Its MOT expired on 3 Oct 2026 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 83,254 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Oct 2026.

LA12 UOX grey Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 3 Oct 2026
Mileage
83,254 mi
At MOT on 21 Oct 2026
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,399 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA12 UOX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
31 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LA12 UOX was last recorded at 83,254 miles on 21 Oct 2026, 1,214 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,040 miles · 4 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,214 miles
Average per year
6,399 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 83,254 miles
  • 2025 – 82,040 miles
  • 2024 – 78,870 miles
  • 2023 – 61,835 miles
  • 2022 – 50,950 miles
  • 2021 – 44,220 miles
  • 2020 – 43,255 miles
  • 2019 – 35,755 miles
  • 2018 – 26,589 miles
  • 2017 – 18,007 miles
  • 2016 – 14,853 miles
  • 2015 – 11,411 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail83,254 miles
  • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

What MOT failures 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 Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

13 tests since 30 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail83,254 miles (+1,214)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,254 miles
    Test number
    760651185995
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass82,040 miles (+3,170)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    82,040 miles
    Test number
    676615372133
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass78,870 miles (+17,035)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    78,870 miles
    Test number
    725291716716
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass61,835 miles (+10,885)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    61,835 miles
    Test number
    753877150340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass50,950 miles (+6,730)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    50,950 miles
    Test number
    258389328039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass44,220 miles (+965)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2022
    Odometer
    44,220 miles
    Test number
    245002225808
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass43,255 miles (+7,500)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    43,255 miles
    Test number
    657184472567
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass35,755 miles (+9,166)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    35,755 miles
    Test number
    160797421094
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge +cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass26,589 miles (+16)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    26,589 miles
    Test number
    275445712430
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  10. Fail26,573 miles (+8,566)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,573 miles
    Test number
    420498246980
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  11. Pass18,007 miles (+3,154)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    18,007 miles
    Test number
    146985700770

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass14,853 miles (+3,442)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    14,853 miles
    Test number
    435518605630

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass11,411 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    11,411 miles
    Test number
    277921715290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA12 UOX

Does LA12 UOX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LA12 UOX expired on 3 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LA12 UOX?
The MOT on LA12 UOX expired on 3 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LA12 UOX done?
LA12 UOX was recorded at 83,254 miles at its MOT on 21 Oct 2026, an average of 6,399 miles a year.
Has LA12 UOX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA12 UOX has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LA12 UOX 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 UOX find?
LA12 UOX failed its latest MOT on 21 Oct 2026 with 1 dangerous defect, 3 major defects and 1 advisory: front brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick; engine mil inoperative or indicates a malfunction; offside rear anti-roll bar insecurely attached, and 2 more.

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