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Ford Focus

Grey · Petrol · 2012 · 998 cc

LA12 WDUMOT history

LA12 WDU is a grey petrol Ford Focus first used on 30 Aug 2012. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jan 2027 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 116,726 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jan 2026.

LA12 WDU grey Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Jan 2027
Mileage
116,726 mi
At MOT on 6 Jan 2026
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,523 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA12 WDU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
998 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
30 Aug 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA12 WDU was last recorded at 116,726 miles on 6 Jan 2026, 13,102 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
103,624 miles · 9 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
13,102 miles
Average per year
7,523 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 116,726 miles
  • 2024 – 103,624 miles
  • 2023 – 91,888 miles
  • 2022 – 90,175 miles
  • 2021 – 83,908 miles
  • 2020 – 77,987 miles
  • 2019 – 70,335 miles
  • 2018 – 62,284 miles
  • 2017 – 55,343 miles
  • 2016 – 45,665 miles
  • 2015 – 39,470 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,726 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass116,726 miles (+13,102)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    116,726 miles
    Test number
    260705657596
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass103,624 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    103,624 miles
    Test number
    721833152743
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Fail103,624 miles (+11,736)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,624 miles
    Test number
    219798431031
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass91,888 miles (+1,713)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    91,888 miles
    Test number
    695415611864
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass90,175 miles (+6,267)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    90,175 miles
    Test number
    153115967251
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner and outer edge's (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Pass83,908 miles (+5,921)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    83,908 miles
    Test number
    643676076159
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under shields fitted restricting the view of some components
  7. Pass77,987 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    77,987 miles
    Test number
    739718610792
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (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 slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Fail77,984 miles (+7,649)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,984 miles
    Test number
    754063369616
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (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 slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Pass70,335 miles (+8,051)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    70,335 miles
    Test number
    386084819496
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Pass62,284 miles (+6,941)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    62,284 miles
    Test number
    967389956495
    • AdvisoryEngine covers & under trays fitted obscuring the view to some components
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes corroded, and have plastic covering (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened rear anti roll bar corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  11. Pass55,343 miles (+9,678)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    55,343 miles
    Test number
    637689053704
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.9mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
  12. Pass45,665 miles (+6,195)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    45,665 miles
    Test number
    502127218297
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads wearing thin and discs lipped/worn
  13. Pass39,470 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    39,470 miles
    Test number
    283348765875

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA12 WDU

Does LA12 WDU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA12 WDU is valid until 5 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LA12 WDU?
The MOT on LA12 WDU is valid until 5 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LA12 WDU done?
LA12 WDU was recorded at 116,726 miles at its MOT on 6 Jan 2026, an average of 7,523 miles a year.
Has LA12 WDU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA12 WDU has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LA12 WDU 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 WDU find?
LA12 WDU passed its latest MOT on 6 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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