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Ford Focus

Black · Petrol · 2012 · 998 cc

LP12 GBZMOT history

LP12 GBZ is a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 20 Jul 2012. Its MOT expired on 4 Dec 2025 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 128,079 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Nov 2024.

LP12 GBZ black Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 4 Dec 2025
Mileage
128,079 mi
At MOT on 26 Nov 2024
MOT tests
14
10 passed · 4 failed
Per year
10,381 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP12 GBZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
998 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
20 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
26 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP12 GBZ was last recorded at 128,079 miles on 26 Nov 2024, 8,989 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,090 miles · 29 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
8,989 miles
Average per year
10,381 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 128,079 miles
  • 2023 – 119,090 miles
  • 2022 – 107,829 miles
  • 2021 – 95,493 miles
  • 2020 – 85,662 miles
  • 2019 – 76,153 miles
  • 2018 – 65,775 miles
  • 2017 – 54,345 miles
  • 2016 – 42,261 miles
  • 2015 – 34,147 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,079 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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.

  • Edge wear front tyres

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Fuel tank exhaust heat shield insecure

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

14 tests since 9 Nov 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,079 miles (+8,989)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    128,079 miles
    Test number
    547137191747
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  2. Pass119,090 miles1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    119,090 miles
    Test number
    939559672818
    • DangerousFuel tank exhaust heat shield insecure
    • AdvisoryEdge wear front tyres
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Fail119,090 miles (+11,261)2 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,090 miles
    Test number
    414991811084
    • DangerousFuel tank exhaust heat shield insecure
    • DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryEdge wear front tyres
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass107,829 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    107,829 miles
    Test number
    938278836192
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUpper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
  5. Fail107,829 miles (+12,336)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,829 miles
    Test number
    220811059833
    • DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUpper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
  6. Pass95,493 miles (+9,831)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    95,493 miles
    Test number
    219215722847
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn irregular on inner (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass85,662 miles (+9,509)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    85,662 miles
    Test number
    806373552346
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass76,153 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    76,153 miles
    Test number
    554816610121
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  9. Fail76,153 miles (+10,378)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,153 miles
    Test number
    440498923591
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  10. Pass65,775 miles (+11,430)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    65,775 miles
    Test number
    716856778463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass54,345 miles (+26)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    54,345 miles
    Test number
    810266737022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail54,319 miles (+12,058)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,319 miles
    Test number
    977087630434
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
  13. Pass42,261 miles (+8,114)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    42,261 miles
    Test number
    149252052071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass34,147 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    34,147 miles
    Test number
    579241120818

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LP12 GBZ

Does LP12 GBZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LP12 GBZ expired on 4 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LP12 GBZ?
The MOT on LP12 GBZ expired on 4 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LP12 GBZ done?
LP12 GBZ was recorded at 128,079 miles at its MOT on 26 Nov 2024, an average of 10,381 miles a year.
Has LP12 GBZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP12 GBZ has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on LP12 GBZ 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 GBZ find?
LP12 GBZ passed its latest MOT on 26 Nov 2024 with 1 advisory: front exhaust mounting defective.

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