Ford Focus
White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,560 cc
LR12 TBUMOT history
LR12 TBU is a white diesel Ford Focus first used on 29 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 29 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 219,060 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 29 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 219,060 mi
- At MOT on 26 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 16
- 12 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 14,691 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR12 TBU
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Focus
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,560 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 29 Mar 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 29 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR12 TBU was last recorded at 219,060 miles on 26 Mar 2026, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Mar 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 219,055 miles · 23 Mar 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 5 miles
- Average per year
- 14,691 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 219,060 miles
- 2025 – 209,102 miles
- 2024 – 197,144 miles
- 2023 – 180,413 miles
- 2022 – 162,649 miles
- 2021 – 145,532 miles
- 2020 – 134,799 miles
- 2019 – 117,170 miles
- 2018 – 101,628 miles
- 2017 – 85,006 miles
- 2016 – 70,006 miles
- 2015 – 57,404 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass219,060 miles
- AdvisoryFront Steering linkage ball joint has slight play o/s and n/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front/Rear (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2025
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged
Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2025
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Front Side repeater not working
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2025
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Full MOT history
16 tests since 25 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass219,060 miles (+5)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 219,060 miles
- Test number
- 786486037395
- AdvisoryFront Steering linkage ball joint has slight play o/s and n/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front/Rear (0.1 (b))
Fail219,055 miles (+9,953)3 dangerous1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 219,055 miles
- Test number
- 836410945048
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Steering linkage ball joint has slight play o/s and n/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front/Rear (0.1 (b))
Pass209,102 miles3 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 209,102 miles
- Test number
- 809369513192
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust back box shield slight loose
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryUnder tray fitted
Fail209,102 miles (+11,958)1 dangerous2 major3 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 209,102 miles
- Test number
- 844059309071
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both (4.4.3 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust back box shield slight loose
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryUnder tray fitted
Pass197,144 miles (+16,731)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 197,144 miles
- Test number
- 548837990072
- MinorNearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Under tray fitted
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass180,413 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 180,413 miles
- Test number
- 379296127617
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail180,413 miles (+17,764)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 180,413 miles
- Test number
- 414051015524
- MajorFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass162,649 miles (+17,117)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 162,649 miles
- Test number
- 155100723637
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass145,532 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 145,532 miles
- Test number
- 985127195791
- MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail145,532 miles (+10,733)1 dangerous2 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,532 miles
- Test number
- 200997206953
- DangerousTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both front and o s r (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass134,799 miles (+17,629)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 134,799 miles
- Test number
- 763479489032
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass117,170 miles (+15,542)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 117,170 miles
- Test number
- 324117580276
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass101,628 miles (+16,622)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 101,628 miles
- Test number
- 765809500585
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,006 miles (+15,000)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 85,006 miles
- Test number
- 494732928880
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,006 miles (+12,602)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 70,006 miles
- Test number
- 289892685719
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,404 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 57,404 miles
- Test number
- 307234485044
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LR12 TBU
- Does LR12 TBU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR12 TBU is valid until 29 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LR12 TBU?
- The MOT on LR12 TBU is valid until 29 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LR12 TBU done?
- LR12 TBU was recorded at 219,060 miles at its MOT on 26 Mar 2026, an average of 14,691 miles a year.
- Has LR12 TBU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR12 TBU has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on LR12 TBU 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 TBU find?
- LR12 TBU passed its latest MOT on 26 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: front steering linkage ball joint has slight play o/s and n/s; registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front/rear.
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