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Ford Focus

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,560 cc

LR12 DDEMOT history

LR12 DDE is a black diesel Ford Focus first used on 5 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 24 Jul 2027 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 98,481 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jul 2026.

LR12 DDE black Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Jul 2027
Mileage
98,481 mi
At MOT on 24 Jul 2026
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,211 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR12 DDE
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
5 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR12 DDE was last recorded at 98,481 miles on 24 Jul 2026, 3,289 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,192 miles · 24 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
3,289 miles
Average per year
5,211 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 98,481 miles
  • 2025 – 95,192 miles
  • 2024 – 90,326 miles
  • 2023 – 84,701 miles
  • 2022 – 79,431 miles
  • 2021 – 75,491 miles
  • 2020 – 73,342 miles
  • 2019 – 68,967 miles
  • 2018 – 62,457 miles
  • 2017 – 56,792 miles
  • 2016 – 49,780 miles
  • 2015 – 38,420 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,481 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2024

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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Rear exhaust heat shield loose

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Exhaust heat shield loose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

19 tests since 13 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,481 miles (+3,289)1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    98,481 miles
    Test number
    437980826980
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass95,192 miles (+19)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    95,192 miles
    Test number
    825117275532
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield loose

  3. Fail95,173 miles (+4,847)4 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,173 miles
    Test number
    809581112360
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield loose

  4. Pass90,326 miles2 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    90,326 miles
    Test number
    859147725411
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield loose

  5. Fail90,326 miles (+101)1 major2 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,326 miles
    Test number
    870327841224
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield loose

  6. Fail90,225 miles (+5,524)4 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,225 miles
    Test number
    897812331006
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront front x member corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield loose

  7. Pass84,701 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    84,701 miles
    Test number
    813918183897
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront x member corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail84,701 miles (+5,270)1 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,701 miles
    Test number
    260492158728
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront x member corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass79,431 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    79,431 miles
    Test number
    373114891382
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail79,431 miles (+3,940)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,431 miles
    Test number
    715042614334
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass75,491 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    75,491 miles
    Test number
    812541163687
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  12. Fail75,487 miles (+2,145)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,487 miles
    Test number
    589611719012
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  13. Pass73,342 miles (+4,375)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    73,342 miles
    Test number
    462563133243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass68,967 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    68,967 miles
    Test number
    217071068446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail68,957 miles (+6,500)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,957 miles
    Test number
    488136490771
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  16. Pass62,457 miles (+5,665)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    62,457 miles
    Test number
    471801754753

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass56,792 miles (+7,012)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    56,792 miles
    Test number
    192158991807
    • AdvisoryNearside Front & offside tyre side wall cut put not showing cords

  18. Pass49,780 miles (+11,360)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    49,780 miles
    Test number
    340177268837
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear child seat fitted unable to check seat belt

  19. Pass38,420 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    38,420 miles
    Test number
    168073915082
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about LR12 DDE

Does LR12 DDE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR12 DDE is valid until 24 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR12 DDE?
The MOT on LR12 DDE is valid until 24 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR12 DDE done?
LR12 DDE was recorded at 98,481 miles at its MOT on 24 Jul 2026, an average of 5,211 miles a year.
Has LR12 DDE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR12 DDE has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on LR12 DDE 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 LR12 DDE find?
LR12 DDE passed its latest MOT on 24 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 10 advisories: offside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 8 more.

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