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Ford Focus

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,560 cc

LP12 GAOMOT history

LP12 GAO is a grey diesel Ford Focus first used on 30 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 15 Apr 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 47,181 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Apr 2026.

LP12 GAO grey Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Apr 2027
Mileage
47,181 mi
At MOT on 16 Apr 2026
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,293 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP12 GAO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
30 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP12 GAO was last recorded at 47,181 miles on 16 Apr 2026, 22 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
47,159 miles · 15 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
22 miles
Average per year
2,293 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 47,181 miles
  • 2024 – 46,576 miles
  • 2023 – 45,759 miles
  • 2022 – 45,322 miles
  • 2021 – 44,413 miles
  • 2020 – 42,882 miles
  • 2019 – 39,024 miles
  • 2018 – 34,840 miles
  • 2017 – 30,922 miles
  • 2016 – 27,053 miles
  • 2015 – 22,161 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass47,181 miles

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.

  • Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

14 tests since 19 May 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass47,181 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    47,181 miles
    Test number
    317801982959

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail47,159 miles (+583)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,159 miles
    Test number
    464808847265
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. Pass46,576 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2025
    Odometer
    46,576 miles
    Test number
    100755315258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail46,568 miles (+809)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,568 miles
    Test number
    564504624808
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
  5. Pass45,759 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2024
    Odometer
    45,759 miles
    Test number
    536915835102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail45,753 miles (+431)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,753 miles
    Test number
    294905778474
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
  7. Pass45,322 miles (+909)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2023
    Odometer
    45,322 miles
    Test number
    571363483192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass44,413 miles (+1,531)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    44,413 miles
    Test number
    924568128601
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective nearside and offside (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass42,882 miles (+3,858)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    42,882 miles
    Test number
    468844594640

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass39,024 miles (+4,184)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2020
    Odometer
    39,024 miles
    Test number
    416360252645

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass34,840 miles (+3,918)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2019
    Odometer
    34,840 miles
    Test number
    898885575027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass30,922 miles (+3,869)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2018
    Odometer
    30,922 miles
    Test number
    767970790927
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre feathered on outer edge
  13. Pass27,053 miles (+4,892)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2017
    Odometer
    27,053 miles
    Test number
    587826475581

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass22,161 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2016
    Odometer
    22,161 miles
    Test number
    737049935197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LP12 GAO

Does LP12 GAO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP12 GAO is valid until 15 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP12 GAO?
The MOT on LP12 GAO is valid until 15 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP12 GAO done?
LP12 GAO was recorded at 47,181 miles at its MOT on 16 Apr 2026, an average of 2,293 miles a year.
Has LP12 GAO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP12 GAO has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LP12 GAO 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 LP12 GAO find?
LP12 GAO passed its latest MOT on 16 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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