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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 2012 · 1,596 cc

LR12 TAUMOT history

LR12 TAU is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 13 Apr 2012. Its MOT is valid until 30 Aug 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 77,564 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Aug 2026.

LR12 TAU blue Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Aug 2027
Mileage
77,564 mi
At MOT on 29 Aug 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,248 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR12 TAU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
13 Apr 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR12 TAU was last recorded at 77,564 miles on 29 Aug 2026, 2,998 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,566 miles · 15 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
2,998 miles
Average per year
5,248 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 77,564 miles
  • 2025 – 74,566 miles
  • 2024 – 66,515 miles
  • 2023 – 59,905 miles
  • 2022 – 51,419 miles
  • 2021 – 43,731 miles
  • 2020 – 40,769 miles
  • 2019 – 36,629 miles
  • 2018 – 32,465 miles
  • 2017 – 28,259 miles
  • 2016 – 21,981 miles
  • 2015 – 20,363 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,564 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear support bush

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear support bush

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

Full MOT history

16 tests since 4 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass77,564 miles (+2,998)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    77,564 miles
    Test number
    830786503174
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  2. Pass74,566 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    74,566 miles
    Test number
    541682247469
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear support bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear support bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  3. Fail74,566 miles (+8,051)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,566 miles
    Test number
    770607993284
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear support bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear support bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  4. Pass66,515 miles (+6,610)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    66,515 miles
    Test number
    860766747478
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear support bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear support bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  5. Pass59,905 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    59,905 miles
    Test number
    789273036070
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear support bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear support bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail59,897 miles (+8,478)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,897 miles
    Test number
    525126542040
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear support bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear support bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass51,419 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    51,419 miles
    Test number
    104496060703

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail51,419 miles (+7,688)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,419 miles
    Test number
    319746450450
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges (bald) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (bald) (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass43,731 miles (+2,962)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    43,731 miles
    Test number
    937496924191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass40,769 miles (+4,140)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    40,769 miles
    Test number
    160989389591

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass36,629 miles (+4,164)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    36,629 miles
    Test number
    689787034808

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass32,465 miles (+4,206)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    32,465 miles
    Test number
    783281251177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass28,259 miles (+6,278)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    28,259 miles
    Test number
    544783655184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass21,981 miles (+1,618)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    21,981 miles
    Test number
    726131815394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass20,363 miles (+3,091)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    20,363 miles
    Test number
    567900635229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass17,272 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    17,272 miles
    Test number
    825463965099
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about LR12 TAU

Does LR12 TAU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR12 TAU is valid until 30 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR12 TAU?
The MOT on LR12 TAU is valid until 30 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR12 TAU done?
LR12 TAU was recorded at 77,564 miles at its MOT on 29 Aug 2026, an average of 5,248 miles a year.
Has LR12 TAU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR12 TAU has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LR12 TAU 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 TAU find?
LR12 TAU passed its latest MOT on 29 Aug 2026 with 5 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear direction indicator slightly discoloured, and 2 more.

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