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Ford Focus

Red · Diesel · 2012 · 1,560 cc

LR12 TFYMOT history

LR12 TFY is a red diesel Ford Focus first used on 29 Mar 2012. Its MOT expired on 27 Feb 2023 and it has passed 8 of 13 MOT tests, with 159,979 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Feb 2022.

LR12 TFY red Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Focus, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 27 Feb 2023
Mileage
159,979 mi
At MOT on 28 Feb 2022
MOT tests
13
8 passed · 5 failed
Per year
15,577 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR12 TFY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
29 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
28 Feb 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR12 TFY was last recorded at 159,979 miles on 28 Feb 2022, 71 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Feb 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 11 Jul 2017: 74,613 miles, lower than 74,614 miles on 10 Jul 2017.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
159,908 miles · 25 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
71 miles
Average per year
15,577 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 159,979 miles
  • 2021 – 142,021 miles
  • 2019 – 114,289 miles
  • 2018 – 94,332 miles
  • 2017 – 74,613 miles
  • 2016 – 65,169 miles
  • 2015 – 52,079 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,979 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foremost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven tyre wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foremost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven tyre wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021

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 Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside door mirror casing missing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

13 tests since 27 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass159,979 miles (+71)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    159,979 miles
    Test number
    468494234651
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foremost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven tyre wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foremost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven tyre wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail159,908 miles (+17,887)6 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,908 miles
    Test number
    392683023934
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foremost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven tyre wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foremost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven tyre wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass142,021 miles (+5)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    142,021 miles
    Test number
    596112077332
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside door mirror casing missing

  4. Fail142,016 miles (+27,727)4 dangerous4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,016 miles
    Test number
    697387078399
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside door mirror casing missing

  5. Pass114,289 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    114,289 miles
    Test number
    352009343120
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail114,289 miles (+19,957)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,289 miles
    Test number
    861385992195
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass94,332 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    94,332 miles
    Test number
    603653492585
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Fail94,332 miles (+19,719)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,332 miles
    Test number
    261731190550
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass74,613 miles (-1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    74,613 miles
    Test number
    793005394220
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  10. Fail74,614 miles (+1,857)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,614 miles
    Test number
    327853898838
    • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass72,757 miles (+7,588)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    72,757 miles
    Test number
    653196494278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass65,169 miles (+13,090)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    65,169 miles
    Test number
    802946088584
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass52,079 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    52,079 miles
    Test number
    866246885036
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LR12 TFY

Does LR12 TFY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR12 TFY expired on 27 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR12 TFY?
The MOT on LR12 TFY expired on 27 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR12 TFY done?
LR12 TFY was recorded at 159,979 miles at its MOT on 28 Feb 2022, an average of 15,577 miles a year.
Has LR12 TFY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR12 TFY has failed 5 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on LR12 TFY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 11 Jul 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LR12 TFY find?
LR12 TFY passed its latest MOT on 28 Feb 2022 with 10 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge; nearside rear shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect, and 7 more.

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