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Ford Focus

Black · Petrol · 2012 · 998 cc

LP12 YEFMOT history

LP12 YEF is a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 31 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 20 Aug 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 97,019 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Aug 2026.

LP12 YEF black Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Aug 2027
Mileage
97,019 mi
At MOT on 20 Aug 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,705 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP12 YEF
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
31 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP12 YEF was last recorded at 97,019 miles on 20 Aug 2026, 5,615 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
91,404 miles · 30 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
5,615 miles
Average per year
5,705 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 97,019 miles
  • 2025 – 91,404 miles
  • 2024 – 87,411 miles
  • 2023 – 83,572 miles
  • 2022 – 78,812 miles
  • 2021 – 74,310 miles
  • 2020 – 70,272 miles
  • 2019 – 65,027 miles
  • 2018 – 58,444 miles
  • 2017 – 52,214 miles
  • 2016 – 43,453 miles
  • 2015 – 34,258 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,019 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryUndertrays and outer sill covers fitted limiting inspectionRecorded at 5 MOTs since 2022

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

14 tests since 20 Aug 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,019 miles (+5,615)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    97,019 miles
    Test number
    945191286087
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays and outer sill covers fitted limiting inspection

  2. Pass91,404 miles (+3,993)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    91,404 miles
    Test number
    201331891020
    • AdvisoryUndertrays and outer sill covers fitted limiting inspection

  3. Pass87,411 miles (+3,839)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    87,411 miles
    Test number
    236394022171
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays and outer sill covers fitted limiting inspection

  4. Pass83,572 miles (+4,760)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    83,572 miles
    Test number
    959310726226
    • AdvisoryUndertrays and outer sill covers fitted limiting inspection

  5. Pass78,812 miles (+4,502)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    78,812 miles
    Test number
    804853302603
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays and outer sill covers fitted limiting inspection

  6. Pass74,310 miles (+4,038)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    74,310 miles
    Test number
    989167139793
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  7. Pass70,272 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    70,272 miles
    Test number
    254583276275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail70,272 miles (+5,245)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,272 miles
    Test number
    687219136267
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass65,027 miles (+6,583)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    65,027 miles
    Test number
    116763520205
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  10. Pass58,444 miles (+6,230)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    58,444 miles
    Test number
    447492964922
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass52,214 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    52,214 miles
    Test number
    118455696319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail52,214 miles (+8,761)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,214 miles
    Test number
    291307002983
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  13. Pass43,453 miles (+9,195)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    43,453 miles
    Test number
    539692936954
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs lipped and pads getting low.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass34,258 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    34,258 miles
    Test number
    481981050084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LP12 YEF

Does LP12 YEF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP12 YEF is valid until 20 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP12 YEF?
The MOT on LP12 YEF is valid until 20 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 YEF done?
LP12 YEF was recorded at 97,019 miles at its MOT on 20 Aug 2026, an average of 5,705 miles a year.
Has LP12 YEF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP12 YEF has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Aug 2020.
Has the mileage on LP12 YEF 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 YEF find?
LP12 YEF passed its latest MOT on 20 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt; rear coil spring corroded both sides; undertrays and outer sill covers fitted limiting inspection.

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