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Ford Focus

Red · Diesel · 2012 · 1,560 cc

LL12 JBUMOT history

LL12 JBU is a red diesel Ford Focus first used on 11 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 4 Mar 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 144,439 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Mar 2026.

LL12 JBU red Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Focus, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 4 Mar 2027
Mileage
144,439 mi
At MOT on 4 Mar 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,793 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL12 JBU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
11 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL12 JBU was last recorded at 144,439 miles on 4 Mar 2026, 9,079 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,360 miles · 5 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
9,079 miles
Average per year
6,793 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 144,439 miles
  • 2025 – 135,360 miles
  • 2024 – 132,353 miles
  • 2023 – 122,280 miles
  • 2022 – 115,780 miles
  • 2021 – 113,432 miles
  • 2020 – 106,610 miles
  • 2019 – 100,748 miles
  • 2018 – 94,429 miles
  • 2017 – 87,189 miles
  • 2016 – 79,376 miles
  • 2015 – 71,884 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,439 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2023

Full MOT history

18 tests since 4 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,439 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    144,439 miles
    Test number
    373412631897

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail144,439 miles (+9,079)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,439 miles
    Test number
    470692124315
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  3. Pass135,360 miles (+3,007)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    135,360 miles
    Test number
    624258247307
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail132,353 miles (+5,041)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,353 miles
    Test number
    594972128641
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass127,312 miles (+5,032)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    127,312 miles
    Test number
    331944469342
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass122,280 miles (+15)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    122,280 miles
    Test number
    798600178514
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail122,265 miles (+6,485)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,265 miles
    Test number
    385648809674
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass115,780 miles (+2,348)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    115,780 miles
    Test number
    440250636644

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass113,432 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    113,432 miles
    Test number
    490054041438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail113,431 miles (+6,821)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,431 miles
    Test number
    118139609309
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  11. Pass106,610 miles (+5,862)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    106,610 miles
    Test number
    356281472721

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass100,748 miles (+6,319)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    100,748 miles
    Test number
    916118431060
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass94,429 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    94,429 miles
    Test number
    519016998202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail94,429 miles (+7,240)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,429 miles
    Test number
    877385670551
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  15. Pass87,189 miles (+7,813)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    87,189 miles
    Test number
    201892817628

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass79,376 miles (+7,492)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    79,376 miles
    Test number
    665200760657
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass71,884 miles (+462)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    71,884 miles
    Test number
    589564505238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass71,422 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    71,422 miles
    Test number
    287525455164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL12 JBU

Does LL12 JBU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL12 JBU is valid until 4 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL12 JBU?
The MOT on LL12 JBU is valid until 4 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL12 JBU done?
LL12 JBU was recorded at 144,439 miles at its MOT on 4 Mar 2026, an average of 6,793 miles a year.
Has LL12 JBU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL12 JBU has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LL12 JBU 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 JBU find?
LL12 JBU passed its latest MOT on 4 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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