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Ford Focus

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,560 cc

LB12 NBFMOT history

LB12 NBF is a grey diesel Ford Focus first used on 27 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 7 Oct 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 157,214 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Oct 2027
Mileage
157,214 mi
At MOT on 2 Oct 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
9,839 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB12 NBF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
27 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB12 NBF was last recorded at 157,214 miles on 2 Oct 2026, 4,031 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
153,183 miles · 8 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
4,031 miles
Average per year
9,839 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 157,214 miles
  • 2025 – 153,183 miles
  • 2024 – 146,009 miles
  • 2023 – 139,841 miles
  • 2022 – 133,272 miles
  • 2021 – 126,092 miles
  • 2020 – 118,767 miles
  • 2019 – 111,969 miles
  • 2018 – 103,131 miles
  • 2017 – 95,108 miles
  • 2016 – 65,621 miles
  • 2015 – 46,415 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass157,214 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryLower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sub frames, under body and suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

15 tests since 29 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass157,214 miles (+4,031)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    157,214 miles
    Test number
    774682596729
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryLower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sub frames, under body and suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  2. Pass153,183 miles (+7,174)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    153,183 miles
    Test number
    890141035438
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank heat shield loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  3. Pass146,009 miles (+6,168)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    146,009 miles
    Test number
    113429046354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass139,841 miles (+6,569)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    139,841 miles
    Test number
    694523389733
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55R16 - wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55R16 - wearing on egdes (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass133,272 miles (+7,180)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    133,272 miles
    Test number
    566767735767
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured NSF & OSF (4.4.3 (a))
  6. Pass126,092 miles (+186)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    126,092 miles
    Test number
    323279115139
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  7. Fail125,906 miles (+7,139)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,906 miles
    Test number
    480301387194
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  8. Pass118,767 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    118,767 miles
    Test number
    268487352784

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail118,766 miles (+6,797)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,766 miles
    Test number
    388426018383
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  10. Pass111,969 miles (+8,838)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    111,969 miles
    Test number
    317356584741
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass103,131 miles (+8,023)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    103,131 miles
    Test number
    246019712675
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Chain guard missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass95,108 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    95,108 miles
    Test number
    743930598372
    • AdvisoryRear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)
  13. Fail95,108 miles (+29,487)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,108 miles
    Test number
    781502238103
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick touching metal (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' cracked (8.3.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)
  14. Pass65,621 miles (+19,206)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    65,621 miles
    Test number
    866093465607

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass46,415 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    46,415 miles
    Test number
    108470685157
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LB12 NBF

Does LB12 NBF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB12 NBF is valid until 7 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB12 NBF?
The MOT on LB12 NBF is valid until 7 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB12 NBF done?
LB12 NBF was recorded at 157,214 miles at its MOT on 2 Oct 2026, an average of 9,839 miles a year.
Has LB12 NBF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB12 NBF has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Sept 2021.
Has the mileage on LB12 NBF 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 NBF find?
LB12 NBF passed its latest MOT on 2 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; lower integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sub frames, under body and suspension components; rear lower axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn.

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