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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.

LL12 VUG black Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Focus, not a photo of this vehicle
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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
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

Pass151,691 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. Pass102,141 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    102,141 miles
    Test number
    846652717996

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. 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))
  10. Pass102,161 miles (+22,871)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    102,161 miles
    Test number
    720999880804

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. 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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