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Ford Focus

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 1,997 cc

LA12 VTYMOT history

LA12 VTY is a silver diesel Ford Focus first used on 30 Apr 2012. Its MOT is valid until 10 Sept 2027 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 143,806 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Aug 2026.

LA12 VTY silver Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Sept 2027
Mileage
143,806 mi
At MOT on 20 Aug 2026
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
9,446 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA12 VTY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
30 Apr 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA12 VTY was last recorded at 143,806 miles on 20 Aug 2026, 5,164 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,642 miles · 9 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
5,164 miles
Average per year
9,446 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 143,806 miles
  • 2025 – 138,642 miles
  • 2024 – 128,612 miles
  • 2023 – 116,470 miles
  • 2022 – 101,548 miles
  • 2021 – 84,796 miles
  • 2020 – 84,279 miles
  • 2019 – 82,773 miles
  • 2018 – 77,081 miles
  • 2017 – 70,115 miles
  • 2016 – 48,672 miles
  • 2015 – 35,011 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,806 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

20 tests since 12 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,806 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    143,806 miles
    Test number
    474099609606

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail143,806 miles (+5,164)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,806 miles
    Test number
    331707538702
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass138,642 miles (+118)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    138,642 miles
    Test number
    449413976418
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail138,524 miles (+9,912)1 dangerous1 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,524 miles
    Test number
    327441455094
    • DangerousExhaust silencer likely to become detached rear exhaust box (8.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass128,612 miles (+12,142)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    128,612 miles
    Test number
    725973668931
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass116,470 miles (+21)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    116,470 miles
    Test number
    639466140076
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail116,449 miles (+14,901)2 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,449 miles
    Test number
    781619475242
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass101,548 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    101,548 miles
    Test number
    389720820513

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail101,547 miles (+16,751)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,547 miles
    Test number
    307418175486
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass84,796 miles (+517)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    84,796 miles
    Test number
    544234700302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass84,279 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    84,279 miles
    Test number
    603026546130
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  12. Fail84,279 miles (+1,506)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,279 miles
    Test number
    257000475512
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  13. Pass82,773 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    82,773 miles
    Test number
    337869264660

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail82,773 miles (+5,692)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,773 miles
    Test number
    571838322922
    • MajorFront Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  15. Pass77,081 miles (+6,966)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    77,081 miles
    Test number
    810940352750
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  16. Pass70,115 miles (+6,379)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    70,115 miles
    Test number
    485962767024
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass63,736 miles (+15,064)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    63,736 miles
    Test number
    789922880968

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass48,672 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    48,672 miles
    Test number
    233244775458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail48,672 miles (+13,661)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,672 miles
    Test number
    574946324718
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

  20. Pass35,011 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    35,011 miles
    Test number
    906413945045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA12 VTY

Does LA12 VTY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA12 VTY is valid until 10 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LA12 VTY?
The MOT on LA12 VTY is valid until 10 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LA12 VTY done?
LA12 VTY was recorded at 143,806 miles at its MOT on 20 Aug 2026, an average of 9,446 miles a year.
Has LA12 VTY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA12 VTY has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LA12 VTY 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 VTY find?
LA12 VTY passed its latest MOT on 20 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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