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Ford Focus

Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,596 cc

LR12 VZXMOT history

LR12 VZX is a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 29 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 7 Apr 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 144,426 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Apr 2026.

LR12 VZX black Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Focus, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 7 Apr 2027
Mileage
144,426 mi
At MOT on 8 Apr 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
10,430 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR12 VZX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
29 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR12 VZX was last recorded at 144,426 miles on 8 Apr 2026, 10,063 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,363 miles · 19 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
10,063 miles
Average per year
10,430 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 144,426 miles
  • 2025 – 134,363 miles
  • 2024 – 117,339 miles
  • 2023 – 100,382 miles
  • 2022 – 85,534 miles
  • 2021 – 79,821 miles
  • 2020 – 78,626 miles
  • 2019 – 72,396 miles
  • 2018 – 64,520 miles
  • 2017 – 56,092 miles
  • 2016 – 40,467 miles
  • 2015 – 29,372 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,426 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySpare tyre defective
  • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield insecure

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

17 tests since 28 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,426 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    144,426 miles
    Test number
    691436751345
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield insecure

  2. Fail144,426 miles (+10,063)1 dangerous1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,426 miles
    Test number
    389716099484
    • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured broken (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield insecure

  3. Pass134,363 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    134,363 miles
    Test number
    143027059210
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail134,353 miles (+17,014)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,353 miles
    Test number
    924281684501
    • MajorOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both NS and OS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both NS and OS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass117,339 miles (+16,957)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    117,339 miles
    Test number
    343153799893
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  6. Pass100,382 miles (+418)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2024
    Odometer
    100,382 miles
    Test number
    665200877094
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail99,964 miles (+14,430)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,964 miles
    Test number
    257339739640
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass85,534 miles (+5,713)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2023
    Odometer
    85,534 miles
    Test number
    990980211106
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  9. Pass79,821 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2022
    Odometer
    79,821 miles
    Test number
    684083768174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail79,819 miles (+1,193)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,819 miles
    Test number
    121157937103
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass78,626 miles (+6,230)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2021
    Odometer
    78,626 miles
    Test number
    581472196908
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryUnable to test rear seat belts

  12. Pass72,396 miles (+7,876)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    72,396 miles
    Test number
    929691654469
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnable to check rear seat belts

  13. Pass64,520 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    64,520 miles
    Test number
    955160322962

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail64,444 miles (+8,352)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,444 miles
    Test number
    433683276075
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureRear Direction indicators incorrect colour Both (1.4.A.2f)

  15. Pass56,092 miles (+15,625)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    56,092 miles
    Test number
    171018197092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass40,467 miles (+11,095)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    40,467 miles
    Test number
    327118574307
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit offside rear (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass29,372 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    29,372 miles
    Test number
    217127685076
    • 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)

Questions about LR12 VZX

Does LR12 VZX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR12 VZX is valid until 7 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR12 VZX?
The MOT on LR12 VZX is valid until 7 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR12 VZX done?
LR12 VZX was recorded at 144,426 miles at its MOT on 8 Apr 2026, an average of 10,430 miles a year.
Has LR12 VZX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR12 VZX has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LR12 VZX 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 VZX find?
LR12 VZX passed its latest MOT on 8 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; items removed from driver's view prior to test; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush, and 3 more.

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