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Ford Focus

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 1,560 cc

LC12 OVSMOT history

LC12 OVS is a silver diesel Ford Focus first used on 28 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 28 Sept 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 121,520 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Sept 2026.

LC12 OVS silver Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Focus, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 28 Sept 2027
Mileage
121,520 mi
At MOT on 22 Sept 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,128 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC12 OVS
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
28 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC12 OVS was last recorded at 121,520 miles on 22 Sept 2026, 2,863 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,657 miles · 24 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
2,863 miles
Average per year
7,128 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 121,520 miles
  • 2025 – 118,657 miles
  • 2024 – 111,515 miles
  • 2023 – 103,883 miles
  • 2022 – 96,130 miles
  • 2021 – 89,226 miles
  • 2020 – 81,707 miles
  • 2019 – 72,707 miles
  • 2018 – 66,564 miles
  • 2017 – 58,667 miles
  • 2016 – 50,589 miles
  • 2015 – 43,382 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,520 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFailed initial smoke test

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.

  • Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn to legal limit, inner edge uneven

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn low and uneven

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

18 tests since 11 May 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,520 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    121,520 miles
    Test number
    156877533841
    • AdvisoryFailed initial smoke test

  2. Fail121,520 miles (+2,863)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,520 miles
    Test number
    337099505230
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid reservoir was empty! (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFailed initial smoke test

  3. Pass118,657 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    118,657 miles
    Test number
    863913753638

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail118,657 miles (+7,142)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,657 miles
    Test number
    878813991730
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

  5. Pass111,515 miles (+7,632)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    111,515 miles
    Test number
    340281849265
    • 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))

  6. Pass103,883 miles (+159)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    103,883 miles
    Test number
    352635228161
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn to legal limit, inner edge uneven (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread worn to legal limit on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn low and uneven (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail103,724 miles (+7,594)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,724 miles
    Test number
    623993124717
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn to legal limit, inner edge uneven (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread worn to legal limit on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn low and uneven (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass96,130 miles (+6,904)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    96,130 miles
    Test number
    704155011231
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass89,226 miles (+7,519)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    89,226 miles
    Test number
    607772306248
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass81,707 miles (+9,000)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    81,707 miles
    Test number
    516638772177
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass72,707 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    72,707 miles
    Test number
    186010584366
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 215/55/16/ 97 W (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail72,707 miles (+6,143)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,707 miles
    Test number
    650049377386
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 215/55/16/ 97 W (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass66,564 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    66,564 miles
    Test number
    486702427156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail66,564 miles (+7,897)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,564 miles
    Test number
    868328490514
    • Repaired at testBrake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

  15. Pass58,667 miles (+8,078)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    58,667 miles
    Test number
    802185030201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass50,589 miles (+7,207)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    50,589 miles
    Test number
    964403713403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass43,382 miles (+2,889)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    43,382 miles
    Test number
    598803776614

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass40,493 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2016
    Odometer
    40,493 miles
    Test number
    257181135410
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about LC12 OVS

Does LC12 OVS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC12 OVS is valid until 28 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC12 OVS?
The MOT on LC12 OVS is valid until 28 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC12 OVS done?
LC12 OVS was recorded at 121,520 miles at its MOT on 22 Sept 2026, an average of 7,128 miles a year.
Has LC12 OVS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC12 OVS has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LC12 OVS 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 LC12 OVS find?
LC12 OVS passed its latest MOT on 22 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: failed initial smoke test.

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