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Ford Focus

Black · Petrol · 2012 · 998 cc

LL12 DBVMOT history

LL12 DBV is a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 9 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jul 2027 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 117,314 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jul 2026.

LL12 DBV black Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jul 2027
Mileage
117,314 mi
At MOT on 28 Jul 2026
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,104 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL12 DBV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
998 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
9 May 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL12 DBV was last recorded at 117,314 miles on 28 Jul 2026, 2,507 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,807 miles · 31 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
2,507 miles
Average per year
8,104 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 117,314 miles
  • 2025 – 114,807 miles
  • 2023 – 112,890 miles
  • 2022 – 109,190 miles
  • 2021 – 104,380 miles
  • 2020 – 92,601 miles
  • 2019 – 80,519 miles
  • 2018 – 62,581 miles
  • 2017 – 50,488 miles
  • 2016 – 42,100 miles
  • 2015 – 29,567 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,314 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (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.

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass117,314 miles (+2,507)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    117,314 miles
    Test number
    240719737941
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass114,807 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    114,807 miles
    Test number
    530335501436
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail114,807 miles (+1,917)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,807 miles
    Test number
    313598016589
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass112,890 miles (+13)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    112,890 miles
    Test number
    187320587186
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Fail112,877 miles (+3,687)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,877 miles
    Test number
    733693623040
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Pass109,190 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    109,190 miles
    Test number
    266727484495
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog lamp damaged

  7. Fail109,186 miles (+4,806)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,186 miles
    Test number
    800494812343
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre misshapen inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog lamp damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre misshapen inner edge

  8. Pass104,380 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    104,380 miles
    Test number
    642196505709
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail104,380 miles (+11,779)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,380 miles
    Test number
    440313815856
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass92,601 miles (+12,082)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    92,601 miles
    Test number
    281206343410
    • MinorHorn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass80,519 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    80,519 miles
    Test number
    561468133962
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail80,517 miles (+17,936)2 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,517 miles
    Test number
    263325592801
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported Brake hoses both sides (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Pass62,581 miles (+12,093)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    62,581 miles
    Test number
    139513291196
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S + O/S (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass50,488 miles (+8,388)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    50,488 miles
    Test number
    594458341092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass42,100 miles (+12,533)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    42,100 miles
    Test number
    692780737786
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre has damage to side wall not exposing cords
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit signs of perishing on side walls (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit showing signs of perishing on side walls (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass29,567 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    29,567 miles
    Test number
    620212169225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL12 DBV

Does LL12 DBV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL12 DBV is valid until 30 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL12 DBV?
The MOT on LL12 DBV is valid until 30 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL12 DBV done?
LL12 DBV was recorded at 117,314 miles at its MOT on 28 Jul 2026, an average of 8,104 miles a year.
Has LL12 DBV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL12 DBV has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on LL12 DBV 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 LL12 DBV find?
LL12 DBV passed its latest MOT on 28 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened.

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