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Ford Focus

Red · Petrol · 2012 · 1,596 cc

LB12 MZWMOT history

LB12 MZW is a red petrol Ford Focus first used on 26 Jul 2012. Its MOT expired on 28 Aug 2026 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 131,092 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Aug 2026
Mileage
131,092 mi
At MOT on 29 Aug 2025
MOT tests
14
10 passed · 4 failed
Per year
11,127 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB12 MZW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
26 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB12 MZW was last recorded at 131,092 miles on 29 Aug 2025, 10,545 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,547 miles · 20 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
10,545 miles
Average per year
11,127 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 131,092 miles
  • 2024 – 120,547 miles
  • 2022 – 110,815 miles
  • 2021 – 103,372 miles
  • 2020 – 97,318 miles
  • 2019 – 81,457 miles
  • 2018 – 62,648 miles
  • 2017 – 44,453 miles
  • 2016 – 27,570 miles
  • 2015 – 17,312 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,092 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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

14 tests since 8 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,092 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    131,092 miles
    Test number
    830981522291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail131,092 miles (+10,545)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,092 miles
    Test number
    471640442039
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  3. Pass120,547 miles (+473)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    120,547 miles
    Test number
    553660768536
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  4. Fail120,074 miles (+9,259)1 dangerous13 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,074 miles
    Test number
    921413436742
    • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorMain beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorPosition lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))
    • MajorRear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
  5. Pass110,815 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    110,815 miles
    Test number
    539429532637

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail110,815 miles (+7,443)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,815 miles
    Test number
    190204934219
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid topped up fluid (3.5 (a))
  7. Pass103,372 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    103,372 miles
    Test number
    854349786259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail103,369 miles (+6,051)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,369 miles
    Test number
    946051829167
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  9. Pass97,318 miles (+15,861)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    97,318 miles
    Test number
    760430711852
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass81,457 miles (+18,809)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    81,457 miles
    Test number
    897894922565

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass62,648 miles (+18,195)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    62,648 miles
    Test number
    997518821783

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass44,453 miles (+16,883)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    44,453 miles
    Test number
    453714615572
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
  13. Pass27,570 miles (+10,258)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    27,570 miles
    Test number
    363857252063
    • 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)
  14. Pass17,312 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    17,312 miles
    Test number
    608779055164
    • 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)

Questions about LB12 MZW

Does LB12 MZW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB12 MZW expired on 28 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB12 MZW?
The MOT on LB12 MZW expired on 28 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB12 MZW done?
LB12 MZW was recorded at 131,092 miles at its MOT on 29 Aug 2025, an average of 11,127 miles a year.
Has LB12 MZW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB12 MZW has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LB12 MZW 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 MZW find?
LB12 MZW passed its latest MOT on 29 Aug 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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