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Ford Focus

Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,596 cc

LP12 GAUMOT history

LP12 GAU is a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 25 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 3 Aug 2027 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 184,291 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jul 2026.

LP12 GAU black Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Aug 2027
Mileage
184,291 mi
At MOT on 16 Jul 2026
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
12,849 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP12 GAU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
25 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP12 GAU was last recorded at 184,291 miles on 16 Jul 2026, 10,505 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
173,786 miles · 4 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
10,505 miles
Average per year
12,849 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 184,291 miles
  • 2025 – 173,786 miles
  • 2024 – 160,321 miles
  • 2023 – 148,488 miles
  • 2022 – 136,216 miles
  • 2021 – 120,770 miles
  • 2020 – 111,258 miles
  • 2019 – 103,447 miles
  • 2018 – 87,865 miles
  • 2017 – 75,889 miles
  • 2016 – 60,470 miles
  • 2015 – 42,872 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass184,291 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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2026

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass184,291 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    184,291 miles
    Test number
    833994186045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail184,291 miles (+10,505)1 dangerous2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,291 miles
    Test number
    236605103385
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass173,786 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    173,786 miles
    Test number
    272623091592

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail173,786 miles (+13,465)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,786 miles
    Test number
    436349304842
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass160,321 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    160,321 miles
    Test number
    290745449563

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail160,321 miles (+11,833)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,321 miles
    Test number
    629180238317
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass148,488 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    148,488 miles
    Test number
    812940669481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail148,488 miles (+12,272)1 dangerous5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,488 miles
    Test number
    181718586179
    • DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass136,216 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    136,216 miles
    Test number
    919460848438
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail136,216 miles (+15,446)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,216 miles
    Test number
    889300388641
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass120,770 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    120,770 miles
    Test number
    658760500027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail120,770 miles (+9,512)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,770 miles
    Test number
    593726682859
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass111,258 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    111,258 miles
    Test number
    158734790552
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Fail111,258 miles (+7,811)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,258 miles
    Test number
    840496459063
    • Repaired at testRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  15. Pass103,447 miles (+15,582)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    103,447 miles
    Test number
    505707430324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass87,865 miles (+11,976)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    87,865 miles
    Test number
    864484122281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass75,889 miles (+15,419)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    75,889 miles
    Test number
    665067677952

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass60,470 miles (+17,598)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    60,470 miles
    Test number
    463548140531

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass42,872 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    42,872 miles
    Test number
    738445495179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LP12 GAU

Does LP12 GAU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP12 GAU is valid until 3 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP12 GAU?
The MOT on LP12 GAU is valid until 3 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP12 GAU done?
LP12 GAU was recorded at 184,291 miles at its MOT on 16 Jul 2026, an average of 12,849 miles a year.
Has LP12 GAU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP12 GAU has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LP12 GAU 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 GAU find?
LP12 GAU passed its latest MOT on 16 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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