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Ford Focus

Silver · Petrol · 2012 · 1,596 cc

LS12 DKNMOT history

LS12 DKN is a silver petrol Ford Focus first used on 24 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 23 Feb 2027 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 99,211 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Feb 2026.

LS12 DKN silver Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Feb 2027
Mileage
99,211 mi
At MOT on 17 Feb 2026
MOT tests
15
13 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,949 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 DKN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
24 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 DKN was last recorded at 99,211 miles on 17 Feb 2026, 6,720 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
92,491 miles · 24 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
6,720 miles
Average per year
6,949 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 99,211 miles
  • 2025 – 92,491 miles
  • 2024 – 88,237 miles
  • 2023 – 82,544 miles
  • 2022 – 74,703 miles
  • 2021 – 70,914 miles
  • 2020 – 63,367 miles
  • 2019 – 51,675 miles
  • 2018 – 45,275 miles
  • 2017 – 38,850 miles
  • 2016 – 31,095 miles
  • 2015 – 24,205 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,211 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryUpper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

15 tests since 25 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,211 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    99,211 miles
    Test number
    328312925229
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryUpper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
  2. Fail99,211 miles (+6,720)3 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,211 miles
    Test number
    940259465448
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryUpper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
  3. Pass92,491 miles (+4,254)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    92,491 miles
    Test number
    802191371644

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass88,237 miles (+5,693)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    88,237 miles
    Test number
    401560943127
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  5. Pass82,544 miles (+7,841)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    82,544 miles
    Test number
    441520762717
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass74,703 miles (+3,789)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    74,703 miles
    Test number
    703875809948

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass70,914 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    70,914 miles
    Test number
    677445138236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail70,913 miles (+7,546)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,913 miles
    Test number
    180271269222
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
  9. Pass63,367 miles (+11,692)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    63,367 miles
    Test number
    456539111609

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass51,675 miles (+6,400)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    51,675 miles
    Test number
    602686677343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass45,275 miles (+6,425)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2019
    Odometer
    45,275 miles
    Test number
    102959786724

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass38,850 miles (+7,755)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2018
    Odometer
    38,850 miles
    Test number
    972311903360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass31,095 miles (+6,890)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2017
    Odometer
    31,095 miles
    Test number
    859025050987

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass24,205 miles (+1,287)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2016
    Odometer
    24,205 miles
    Test number
    268262035464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass22,918 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    22,918 miles
    Test number
    639706055005
    • 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 LS12 DKN

Does LS12 DKN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 DKN is valid until 23 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 DKN?
The MOT on LS12 DKN is valid until 23 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS12 DKN done?
LS12 DKN was recorded at 99,211 miles at its MOT on 17 Feb 2026, an average of 6,949 miles a year.
Has LS12 DKN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 DKN has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LS12 DKN 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 LS12 DKN find?
LS12 DKN passed its latest MOT on 17 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light; nearside front coil spring corroded; nearside rear lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement link arm, and 3 more.

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