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Ford Focus

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,560 cc

LB12 FOVMOT history

LB12 FOV is a black diesel Ford Focus first used on 24 Jul 2012. Its MOT expired on 12 Aug 2026 and it has passed 11 of 19 MOT tests, with 231,918 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Aug 2026
Mileage
231,918 mi
At MOT on 8 Aug 2025
MOT tests
19
11 passed · 8 failed
Per year
13,886 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB12 FOV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
24 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB12 FOV was last recorded at 231,918 miles on 8 Aug 2025, 46 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
231,872 miles · 7 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
46 miles
Average per year
13,886 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 231,918 miles
  • 2024 – 205,122 miles
  • 2023 – 180,818 miles
  • 2022 – 156,760 miles
  • 2021 – 135,913 miles
  • 2020 – 133,673 miles
  • 2019 – 129,923 miles
  • 2018 – 122,712 miles
  • 2017 – 113,330 miles
  • 2016 – 104,251 miles
  • 2015 – 91,939 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass231,918 miles

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.

  • Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine

    Major2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

19 tests since 10 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass231,918 miles (+46)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    231,918 miles
    Test number
    527820945981

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail231,872 miles (+26,750)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    231,872 miles
    Test number
    711951704711
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working full beam (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  3. Pass205,122 miles (+414)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    205,122 miles
    Test number
    765544561234
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail204,708 miles (+23,890)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,708 miles
    Test number
    466104064588
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass180,818 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    180,818 miles
    Test number
    765214970810

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail180,818 miles (+590)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,818 miles
    Test number
    480671990408
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail180,228 miles (+23,468)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,228 miles
    Test number
    751358465648
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass156,760 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    156,760 miles
    Test number
    787293454157
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail156,758 miles (+20,845)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,758 miles
    Test number
    248639469841
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction phone holder, smellies (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both n/s and o/s inner boots (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNail in tyre n/s/f 1 nail o/s/r 3 nails n/s/r 1 nail
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass135,913 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    135,913 miles
    Test number
    636003987040
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Fail135,913 miles (+2,240)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,913 miles
    Test number
    681216955926
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  12. Pass133,673 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    133,673 miles
    Test number
    603630103071
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  13. Fail133,673 miles (+3,750)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,673 miles
    Test number
    387935595576
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  14. Pass129,923 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    129,923 miles
    Test number
    520037168732

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail129,899 miles (+7,187)3 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,899 miles
    Test number
    184206796425
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  16. Pass122,712 miles (+9,382)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    122,712 miles
    Test number
    919722687672

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass113,330 miles (+9,079)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    113,330 miles
    Test number
    203711966658

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass104,251 miles (+12,312)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    104,251 miles
    Test number
    306015087000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass91,939 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    91,939 miles
    Test number
    616061395168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB12 FOV

Does LB12 FOV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB12 FOV expired on 12 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB12 FOV?
The MOT on LB12 FOV expired on 12 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB12 FOV done?
LB12 FOV was recorded at 231,918 miles at its MOT on 8 Aug 2025, an average of 13,886 miles a year.
Has LB12 FOV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB12 FOV has failed 8 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LB12 FOV 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 LB12 FOV find?
LB12 FOV passed its latest MOT on 8 Aug 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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