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Ford Focus

Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,596 cc

LS12 DKOMOT history

LS12 DKO is a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 28 Apr 2012. Its MOT is valid until 21 Sept 2027 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 116,339 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Aug 2026.

LS12 DKO black Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Sept 2027
Mileage
116,339 mi
At MOT on 24 Aug 2026
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,946 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 DKO
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
28 Apr 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 DKO was last recorded at 116,339 miles on 24 Aug 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,339 miles · 21 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
7,946 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 116,339 miles
  • 2025 – 110,583 miles
  • 2024 – 99,631 miles
  • 2023 – 91,905 miles
  • 2022 – 79,590 miles
  • 2021 – 67,519 miles
  • 2020 – 51,581 miles
  • 2019 – 38,654 miles
  • 2018 – 36,889 miles
  • 2017 – 34,439 miles
  • 2016 – 31,185 miles
  • 2015 – 29,564 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,339 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

20 tests since 18 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,339 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    116,339 miles
    Test number
    483226147166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail116,339 miles (+5,756)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,339 miles
    Test number
    369434153309
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass110,583 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    110,583 miles
    Test number
    171924748238
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail110,583 miles (+10,952)1 dangerous3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,583 miles
    Test number
    105743772206
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm 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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass99,631 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    99,631 miles
    Test number
    457776251893

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail99,631 miles (+7,726)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,631 miles
    Test number
    284916395331
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass91,905 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    91,905 miles
    Test number
    750416384570

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail91,904 miles (+12,314)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,904 miles
    Test number
    519138455090
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass79,590 miles (+12,071)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    79,590 miles
    Test number
    983075279486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass67,519 miles (+776)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    67,519 miles
    Test number
    829987802418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail66,743 miles (+15,162)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,743 miles
    Test number
    669595519201
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass51,581 miles (+12,927)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    51,581 miles
    Test number
    511892269180
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs& pads worn

  13. Pass38,654 miles (+1,765)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    38,654 miles
    Test number
    186181053739

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass36,889 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    36,889 miles
    Test number
    651535759208
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

  15. Fail36,889 miles (+2,450)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,889 miles
    Test number
    846163631901
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

  16. Pass34,439 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    34,439 miles
    Test number
    573763705269
    • AdvisoryN/s mirror damaged

  17. Fail34,439 miles (+3,254)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,439 miles
    Test number
    425277514625
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryN/s mirror damaged

  18. Pass31,185 miles (+1,621)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    31,185 miles
    Test number
    767969617738

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass29,564 miles (+4,706)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    29,564 miles
    Test number
    147941374743

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass24,858 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    24,858 miles
    Test number
    759209845038
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LS12 DKO

Does LS12 DKO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 DKO is valid until 21 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 DKO?
The MOT on LS12 DKO is valid until 21 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS12 DKO done?
LS12 DKO was recorded at 116,339 miles at its MOT on 24 Aug 2026, an average of 7,946 miles a year.
Has LS12 DKO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 DKO has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LS12 DKO 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 DKO find?
LS12 DKO passed its latest MOT on 24 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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