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Ford Focus

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,560 cc

LL12 VUSMOT history

LL12 VUS is a black diesel Ford Focus first used on 31 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 16 Mar 2027 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 127,410 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Mar 2026.

LL12 VUS black Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Mar 2027
Mileage
127,410 mi
At MOT on 17 Mar 2026
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,715 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL12 VUS
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
31 May 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL12 VUS was last recorded at 127,410 miles on 17 Mar 2026, 77 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,333 miles · 14 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
77 miles
Average per year
8,715 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 127,410 miles
  • 2025 – 111,325 miles
  • 2024 – 105,087 miles
  • 2023 – 99,250 miles
  • 2022 – 94,899 miles
  • 2021 – 86,678 miles
  • 2020 – 81,923 miles
  • 2018 – 68,582 miles
  • 2017 – 62,178 miles
  • 2016 – 49,970 miles
  • 2015 – 33,398 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,410 miles
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside parking brake efficiency low

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.

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

16 tests since 3 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,410 miles (+77)4 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    127,410 miles
    Test number
    536966702222
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside parking brake efficiency low

  2. Fail127,333 miles (+16,008)1 dangerous4 major4 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,333 miles
    Test number
    467203776181
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass111,325 miles (+242)1 minor15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    111,325 miles
    Test number
    428800383767
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Heat shield loose
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement borderline (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Borderline (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Borderline (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral vehicle corrosion

  4. Fail111,083 miles (+5,996)7 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,083 miles
    Test number
    171121031049
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush starting to de-bond (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush starting to de-bond (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeat shield loose

  5. Pass105,087 miles (+275)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    105,087 miles
    Test number
    821747076578
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Fail104,812 miles (+5,562)1 dangerous1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,812 miles
    Test number
    298210522650
    • DangerousOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass99,250 miles (+4,351)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    99,250 miles
    Test number
    995672792345
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass94,899 miles (+8,221)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    94,899 miles
    Test number
    714348132834

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass86,678 miles (+4,755)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    86,678 miles
    Test number
    166913506270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass81,923 miles (+13,341)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    81,923 miles
    Test number
    889625533346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass68,582 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    68,582 miles
    Test number
    872959616522

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail68,582 miles (+6,404)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,582 miles
    Test number
    315555246602
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass62,178 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    62,178 miles
    Test number
    128873801824
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail62,178 miles (+12,208)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,178 miles
    Test number
    303363167138
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass49,970 miles (+16,572)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    49,970 miles
    Test number
    753096885122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass33,398 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    33,398 miles
    Test number
    947754455118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL12 VUS

Does LL12 VUS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL12 VUS is valid until 16 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL12 VUS?
The MOT on LL12 VUS is valid until 16 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 VUS done?
LL12 VUS was recorded at 127,410 miles at its MOT on 17 Mar 2026, an average of 8,715 miles a year.
Has LL12 VUS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL12 VUS has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LL12 VUS 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 VUS find?
LL12 VUS passed its latest MOT on 17 Mar 2026 with 4 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front position lamp light intensity obviously reduced, and 6 more.

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