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Ford Focus

Silver · Petrol · 2012 · 1,596 cc

LB12 TFUMOT history

LB12 TFU is a silver petrol Ford Focus first used on 15 Aug 2012. Its MOT is valid until 3 Jul 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 89,130 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Jul 2027
Mileage
89,130 mi
At MOT on 4 Jul 2026
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,628 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB12 TFU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
15 Aug 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB12 TFU was last recorded at 89,130 miles on 4 Jul 2026, 86 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,044 miles · 22 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
86 miles
Average per year
6,628 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 89,130 miles
  • 2024 – 81,106 miles
  • 2023 – 74,653 miles
  • 2022 – 69,080 miles
  • 2021 – 52,618 miles
  • 2020 – 43,994 miles
  • 2019 – 35,147 miles
  • 2018 – 30,017 miles
  • 2017 – 25,476 miles
  • 2016 – 20,305 miles
  • 2015 – 15,693 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,130 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear light lenz broken

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

14 tests since 5 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,130 miles (+86)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    89,130 miles
    Test number
    753114394780
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail89,044 miles (+7,938)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,044 miles
    Test number
    782850946580
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass81,106 miles (+6,453)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    81,106 miles
    Test number
    485959301000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass74,653 miles (+5,573)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    74,653 miles
    Test number
    821118215638
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres getting low

  5. Pass69,080 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    69,080 miles
    Test number
    916496558500
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cracked (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cracked (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail69,080 miles (+16,462)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,080 miles
    Test number
    208104783582
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cracked (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cracked (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass52,618 miles (+8,624)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2022
    Odometer
    52,618 miles
    Test number
    734573252051
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass43,994 miles (+8,847)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2021
    Odometer
    43,994 miles
    Test number
    409887921778
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass35,147 miles (+5,130)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    35,147 miles
    Test number
    868301973568

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass30,017 miles (+4,541)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    30,017 miles
    Test number
    164883879361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass25,476 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    25,476 miles
    Test number
    586517655268
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear light lenz broken

  12. Fail25,469 miles (+5,164)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,469 miles
    Test number
    406229477744
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear light lenz broken
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass20,305 miles (+4,612)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    20,305 miles
    Test number
    208876614422
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and perished (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear light unit slightly damaged

  14. Pass15,693 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    15,693 miles
    Test number
    585906955190
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about LB12 TFU

Does LB12 TFU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB12 TFU is valid until 3 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB12 TFU?
The MOT on LB12 TFU is valid until 3 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB12 TFU done?
LB12 TFU was recorded at 89,130 miles at its MOT on 4 Jul 2026, an average of 6,628 miles a year.
Has LB12 TFU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB12 TFU has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on LB12 TFU 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 TFU find?
LB12 TFU passed its latest MOT on 4 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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