
Ford Focus
Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,560 cc
LL12 VUGMOT history
LL12 VUG is a black diesel Ford Focus first used on 22 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 4 May 2027 and it has passed 7 of 11 MOT tests, with 151,691 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Apr 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 4 May 2027
- Mileage
- 151,691 mi
- At MOT on 24 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 11
- 7 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 6,634 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LL12 VUG
- 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
- 22 Jun 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 4 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LL12 VUG was last recorded at 151,691 miles on 24 Apr 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Apr 2026.
Mileage went down between tests
- 25 Mar 2022: 102,141 miles, lower than 102,161 miles on 8 Jun 2016.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 151,691 miles · 20 Apr 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 6,634 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 151,691 miles
- 2025 – 131,934 miles
- 2024 – 119,832 miles
- 2023 – 104,750 miles
- 2022 – 102,141 miles
- 2016 – 102,161 miles
- 2015 – 79,290 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2024
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.
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
Major3 MOTs, 2022–2026
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
11 tests since 26 May 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass151,691 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2027
- Odometer
- 151,691 miles
- Test number
- 455137478028
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail151,691 miles (+19,757)1 dangerous4 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 151,691 miles
- Test number
- 478871722608
- DangerousNearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- 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 Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass131,934 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2026
- Odometer
- 131,934 miles
- Test number
- 558249387711
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail131,934 miles (+12,102)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,934 miles
- Test number
- 398991560774
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass119,832 miles (+7)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2025
- Odometer
- 119,832 miles
- Test number
- 308504051008
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail119,825 miles (+15,075)4 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,825 miles
- Test number
- 136837053679
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass104,750 miles (+2,609)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2024
- Odometer
- 104,750 miles
- Test number
- 178876144284
- AdvisoryCentral Front Non obligatory mirror damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass102,141 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 102,141 miles
- Test number
- 846652717996
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail102,141 miles (-20)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,141 miles
- Test number
- 717705195996
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both radius arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass102,161 miles (+22,871)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 102,161 miles
- Test number
- 720999880804
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,290 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 79,290 miles
- Test number
- 935856645184
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Questions about LL12 VUG
- Does LL12 VUG currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL12 VUG is valid until 4 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LL12 VUG?
- The MOT on LL12 VUG is valid until 4 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LL12 VUG done?
- LL12 VUG was recorded at 151,691 miles at its MOT on 24 Apr 2026, an average of 6,634 miles a year.
- Has LL12 VUG ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LL12 VUG has failed 4 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Apr 2026.
- Has the mileage on LL12 VUG ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 25 Mar 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LL12 VUG find?
- LL12 VUG passed its latest MOT on 24 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.
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