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Ford Focus

White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,560 cc

LB12 NBYMOT history

LB12 NBY is a white diesel Ford Focus first used on 24 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 14 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 157,611 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Mar 2027
Mileage
157,611 mi
At MOT on 6 Mar 2026
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
11,092 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB12 NBY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
24 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB12 NBY was last recorded at 157,611 miles on 6 Mar 2026, 12,881 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
144,730 miles · 20 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
12,881 miles
Average per year
11,092 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 157,611 miles
  • 2025 – 144,730 miles
  • 2024 – 129,122 miles
  • 2023 – 113,844 miles
  • 2022 – 111,572 miles
  • 2021 – 106,806 miles
  • 2020 – 104,131 miles
  • 2019 – 98,306 miles
  • 2018 – 85,529 miles
  • 2017 – 68,518 miles
  • 2016 – 54,493 miles
  • 2015 – 38,390 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass157,611 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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 Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

18 tests since 6 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass157,611 miles (+12,881)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    157,611 miles
    Test number
    144093794353
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass144,730 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    144,730 miles
    Test number
    930911562451
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail144,730 miles (+15,608)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,730 miles
    Test number
    478003711939
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass129,122 miles (+15,278)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    129,122 miles
    Test number
    674914677810
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass113,844 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    113,844 miles
    Test number
    622373041950

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail113,844 miles (+2,272)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,844 miles
    Test number
    272383369007
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass111,572 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    111,572 miles
    Test number
    427543356230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail111,566 miles (+4,760)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,566 miles
    Test number
    324178485833
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))

  9. Pass106,806 miles (+1)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    106,806 miles
    Test number
    700881665083
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Also all of the rear suspension corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Fail106,805 miles (+2,674)1 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,805 miles
    Test number
    107189556855
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Also all of the rear suspension corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass104,131 miles (+5,825)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    104,131 miles
    Test number
    357113295598
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass98,306 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    98,306 miles
    Test number
    990645565904
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

  13. Fail98,306 miles (+12,777)2 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,306 miles
    Test number
    464126619447
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

  14. Pass85,529 miles (+17,011)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    85,529 miles
    Test number
    789990454184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass68,518 miles (+14,025)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    68,518 miles
    Test number
    273047966008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass54,493 miles (+16,103)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    54,493 miles
    Test number
    677498016161
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  17. Pass38,390 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    38,390 miles
    Test number
    777867155144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail38,390 miles1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,390 miles
    Test number
    206217155409
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth front tyres close to legal limit
    • NoteFront brake pads appear low

Questions about LB12 NBY

Does LB12 NBY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB12 NBY is valid until 14 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB12 NBY?
The MOT on LB12 NBY is valid until 14 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB12 NBY done?
LB12 NBY was recorded at 157,611 miles at its MOT on 6 Mar 2026, an average of 11,092 miles a year.
Has LB12 NBY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB12 NBY has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on LB12 NBY 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 NBY find?
LB12 NBY passed its latest MOT on 6 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front exhaust mounting defective; nearside front service brake binding but not excessively, and 2 more.

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