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Ford Focus

Red · Petrol · 2012 · 1,596 cc

LS12 DMEMOT history

LS12 DME is a red petrol Ford Focus first used on 30 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 22 Dec 2026 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 190,419 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Dec 2025.

LS12 DME red Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Dec 2026
Mileage
190,419 mi
At MOT on 23 Dec 2025
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
16,036 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 DME
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
30 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 DME was last recorded at 190,419 miles on 23 Dec 2025, 13,025 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
177,394 miles · 20 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
13,025 miles
Average per year
16,036 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 190,419 miles
  • 2024 – 177,394 miles
  • 2023 – 153,854 miles
  • 2022 – 135,030 miles
  • 2021 – 119,287 miles
  • 2020 – 105,937 miles
  • 2019 – 93,263 miles
  • 2018 – 76,864 miles
  • 2017 – 57,042 miles
  • 2016 – 38,485 miles
  • 2015 – 21,671 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass190,419 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (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.

  • Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

15 tests since 3 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass190,419 miles (+13,025)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    190,419 miles
    Test number
    413957173473
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  2. Pass177,394 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    177,394 miles
    Test number
    900745784411
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Fail177,393 miles (+23,539)4 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,393 miles
    Test number
    912076152443
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass153,854 miles (+24)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    153,854 miles
    Test number
    805643455233
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Fail153,830 miles (+18,800)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,830 miles
    Test number
    238296510097
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass135,030 miles (+15,743)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    135,030 miles
    Test number
    953133179522
    • AdvisoryHeat shield insecure over rear exhaust
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Condensation in headlight (4.1.4 (b))
  7. Pass119,287 miles (+13,350)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    119,287 miles
    Test number
    929468882419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass105,937 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    105,937 miles
    Test number
    420267614459
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Fail105,932 miles (+12,669)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,932 miles
    Test number
    183315516098
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. Pass93,263 miles (+16,399)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    93,263 miles
    Test number
    699007948879
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin both fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive recommend to be repaired (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  11. Pass76,864 miles (+19,822)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    76,864 miles
    Test number
    273277310613
    • 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))
  12. Pass57,042 miles (+18,557)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    57,042 miles
    Test number
    106836290245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass38,485 miles (+16,814)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    38,485 miles
    Test number
    993459038569

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass21,671 miles (+5,810)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    21,671 miles
    Test number
    979007690472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass15,861 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    15,861 miles
    Test number
    195804235492
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LS12 DME

Does LS12 DME currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 DME is valid until 22 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS12 DME?
The MOT on LS12 DME is valid until 22 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS12 DME done?
LS12 DME was recorded at 190,419 miles at its MOT on 23 Dec 2025, an average of 16,036 miles a year.
Has LS12 DME ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 DME has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on LS12 DME 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 DME find?
LS12 DME passed its latest MOT on 23 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.

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