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Ford Focus

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,560 cc

LB12 FRXMOT history

LB12 FRX is a black diesel Ford Focus first used on 17 Aug 2012. Its MOT expired on 10 Oct 2025 and it has passed 10 of 16 MOT tests, with 218,759 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Dec 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 10 Oct 2025
Mileage
218,759 mi
At MOT on 9 Dec 2025
MOT tests
16
10 passed · 6 failed
Per year
16,888 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB12 FRX
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
17 Aug 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
9 Dec 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB12 FRX was last recorded at 218,759 miles on 9 Dec 2025, 7,144 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
211,615 miles · 28 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
7,144 miles
Average per year
16,888 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 218,759 miles
  • 2024 – 211,615 miles
  • 2023 – 196,228 miles
  • 2022 – 173,538 miles
  • 2021 – 148,445 miles
  • 2020 – 130,329 miles
  • 2019 – 108,190 miles
  • 2018 – 88,869 miles
  • 2017 – 70,264 miles
  • 2016 – 60,088 miles
  • 2015 – 44,356 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail218,759 miles
  • MajorFront Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorFront Fuel system component leaking engine bay (6.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
  • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
  • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
  • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019

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 Parking brake inoperative on one side

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail218,759 miles (+7,144)13 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    218,759 miles
    Test number
    928081361585
    • MajorFront Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Fuel system component leaking engine bay (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass211,615 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    211,615 miles
    Test number
    360117320434
    • 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 Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH

  3. Fail211,613 miles (+15,385)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    211,613 miles
    Test number
    731243315674
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • 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 Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH

  4. Pass196,228 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    196,228 miles
    Test number
    385137726228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail196,209 miles (+22,671)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,209 miles
    Test number
    851061343807
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  6. Pass173,538 miles (+25,093)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    173,538 miles
    Test number
    241294478964
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass148,445 miles (+18,116)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    148,445 miles
    Test number
    336074312069
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass130,329 miles (+39)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    130,329 miles
    Test number
    736219654416
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  9. Fail130,290 miles (+22,100)4 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,290 miles
    Test number
    445793192790
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  10. Pass108,190 miles (+19,321)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    108,190 miles
    Test number
    781848495907
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • 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 worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass88,869 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    88,869 miles
    Test number
    674107803392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail88,832 miles (+18,568)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,832 miles
    Test number
    313077946563
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn edges & has a nail in it (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass70,264 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    70,264 miles
    Test number
    191802184280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail70,264 miles (+10,176)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,264 miles
    Test number
    282147586186
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  15. Pass60,088 miles (+15,732)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    60,088 miles
    Test number
    538311076040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass44,356 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    44,356 miles
    Test number
    319024125496
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about LB12 FRX

Does LB12 FRX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB12 FRX expired on 10 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB12 FRX?
The MOT on LB12 FRX expired on 10 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB12 FRX done?
LB12 FRX was recorded at 218,759 miles at its MOT on 9 Dec 2025, an average of 16,888 miles a year.
Has LB12 FRX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB12 FRX has failed 6 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LB12 FRX 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 FRX find?
LB12 FRX failed its latest MOT on 9 Dec 2025 with 13 major defects, 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: front fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users coolant; front fuel system component leaking engine bay; nearside front road wheel fixing missing, and 17 more.

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