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Ford Focus

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,560 cc

LR12 TVLMOT history

LR12 TVL is a black diesel Ford Focus first used on 13 Mar 2012. Its MOT expired on 30 Jul 2026 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 145,282 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jul 2025.

LR12 TVL black Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 30 Jul 2026
Mileage
145,282 mi
At MOT on 25 Jul 2025
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,989 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR12 TVL
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
13 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR12 TVL was last recorded at 145,282 miles on 25 Jul 2025, 5,129 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,153 miles · 27 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
5,129 miles
Average per year
7,989 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 145,282 miles
  • 2024 – 140,153 miles
  • 2023 – 133,734 miles
  • 2022 – 122,564 miles
  • 2021 – 112,441 miles
  • 2020 – 104,620 miles
  • 2019 – 98,541 miles
  • 2018 – 90,075 miles
  • 2017 – 79,752 miles
  • 2016 – 71,635 miles
  • 2015 – 65,514 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,282 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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.

  • Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower link arms

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arms

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Engine cover, under-shields & outer sill covers fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

14 tests since 31 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass145,282 miles (+5,129)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    145,282 miles
    Test number
    227370160532
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  2. Pass140,153 miles (+6,419)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    140,153 miles
    Test number
    672622310540

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass133,734 miles (+11,170)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    133,734 miles
    Test number
    919357815954
    • MinorOffside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
  4. Pass122,564 miles (+10,123)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    122,564 miles
    Test number
    653539739855

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass112,441 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    112,441 miles
    Test number
    568879982424
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower link arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover, under-shields & outer sill covers fitted
  6. Fail112,441 miles (+7,821)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,441 miles
    Test number
    651100453267
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower link arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover, under-shields & outer sill covers fitted
  7. Pass104,620 miles (+6,079)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    104,620 miles
    Test number
    919714861071
    • 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))
    • 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))
  8. Pass98,541 miles (+8,466)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    98,541 miles
    Test number
    267534000111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass90,075 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    90,075 miles
    Test number
    710727407964
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Fail90,075 miles (+10,323)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,075 miles
    Test number
    734836497669
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass79,752 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    79,752 miles
    Test number
    945488901257
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  12. Fail79,752 miles (+8,117)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,752 miles
    Test number
    398424848651
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass71,635 miles (+6,121)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    71,635 miles
    Test number
    826591350069
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened and offside (2.4.G.1)
  14. Pass65,514 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    65,514 miles
    Test number
    579502715290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR12 TVL

Does LR12 TVL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR12 TVL expired on 30 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR12 TVL?
The MOT on LR12 TVL expired on 30 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR12 TVL done?
LR12 TVL was recorded at 145,282 miles at its MOT on 25 Jul 2025, an average of 7,989 miles a year.
Has LR12 TVL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR12 TVL has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jul 2021.
Has the mileage on LR12 TVL 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 TVL find?
LR12 TVL passed its latest MOT on 25 Jul 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; all direction indicators slightly discoloured.

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