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Ford Focus

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,560 cc

LD62 VWPMOT history

LD62 VWP is a black diesel Ford Focus first used on 29 Oct 2012. Its MOT is valid until 15 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 384,980 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Mar 2026.

LD62 VWP black Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Mar 2027
Mileage
384,980 km
At MOT on 16 Mar 2026
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
11,290 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD62 VWP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
29 Oct 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD62 VWP was last recorded at 384,980 km on 16 Mar 2026, 313 km more than at the previous MOT on 5 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
384,667 km · 5 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
313 km
Average per year
11,290 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 384,980 km
  • 2025 – 369,095 km
  • 2024 – 360,849 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass384,980 km

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.

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55/16

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55/16)(on legal limit and cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55/16

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

19 tests since 21 Oct 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass384,980 km (+313)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    384,980 km
    Test number
    294018956363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail384,667 km (+15,572)1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    384,667 km
    Test number
    887407171076
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

  3. Pass369,095 km (+27)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    369,095 km
    Test number
    331793456139
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55/16)(on legal limit and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55/16)(on legal limit and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail369,068 km (+8,219)3 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    369,068 km
    Test number
    486390720092
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.55 (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55/16)(on legal limit and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55/16)(on legal limit and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass360,849 km (+41)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    360,849 km
    Test number
    982642990614
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Fail360,808 km2 dangerous2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    360,808 km
    Test number
    255232527360
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Also bald on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Also bald on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure Mounting snapped above rear subframe. (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure Mountings snapped at rear of front subframe. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass214,979 miles (+27,929)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    214,979 miles
    Test number
    539129491830
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear heat shield slightly loose

  8. Pass187,050 miles (+73)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    187,050 miles
    Test number
    540518290558
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heatshields loose

  9. Fail186,977 miles (+15,135)4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,977 miles
    Test number
    219821844225
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside 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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heatshields loose

  10. Pass171,842 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    171,842 miles
    Test number
    505511241916
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Fail171,842 miles (+14,210)1 dangerous4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,842 miles
    Test number
    823054937696
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass157,632 miles (+18,580)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    157,632 miles
    Test number
    468702892570

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass139,052 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    139,052 miles
    Test number
    810227595337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail139,052 miles (+1,861)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,052 miles
    Test number
    628153264946
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  15. Pass137,191 miles (+15,548)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    137,191 miles
    Test number
    191835582330
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

  16. Pass121,643 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    121,643 miles
    Test number
    145825398962
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail121,643 miles (+14,122)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,643 miles
    Test number
    121650076361
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass107,521 miles (+28,503)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    107,521 miles
    Test number
    356891382049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass79,018 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    79,018 miles
    Test number
    778738073772
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LD62 VWP

Does LD62 VWP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD62 VWP is valid until 15 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD62 VWP?
The MOT on LD62 VWP is valid until 15 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD62 VWP done?
LD62 VWP was recorded at 384,980 km at its MOT on 16 Mar 2026, an average of 11,290 km a year.
Has LD62 VWP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD62 VWP has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LD62 VWP 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 LD62 VWP find?
LD62 VWP passed its latest MOT on 16 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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