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Ford Focus

White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,560 cc

LS12 ETJMOT history

LS12 ETJ is a white diesel Ford Focus first used on 16 Apr 2012. Its MOT is valid until 18 Jun 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 85,653 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jun 2026.

LS12 ETJ white Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Jun 2027
Mileage
85,653 mi
At MOT on 19 Jun 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,482 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 ETJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
16 Apr 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 ETJ was last recorded at 85,653 miles on 19 Jun 2026, 394 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
85,259 miles · 8 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
394 miles
Average per year
4,482 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 85,653 miles
  • 2025 – 85,259 miles
  • 2024 – 79,970 miles
  • 2023 – 75,632 miles
  • 2022 – 72,939 miles
  • 2021 – 68,116 miles
  • 2020 – 65,571 miles
  • 2019 – 60,174 miles
  • 2018 – 56,829 miles
  • 2017 – 50,917 miles
  • 2016 – 43,622 miles
  • 2015 – 35,530 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,653 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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

16 tests since 13 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,653 miles (+394)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    85,653 miles
    Test number
    798091948478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass85,259 miles (+5,289)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    85,259 miles
    Test number
    250482314102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass79,970 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    79,970 miles
    Test number
    517099564882

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass79,956 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    79,956 miles
    Test number
    606158655208
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  5. Fail79,956 miles (+4,324)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,956 miles
    Test number
    593120896881
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  6. Pass75,632 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    75,632 miles
    Test number
    329324565339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail75,632 miles (+2,693)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,632 miles
    Test number
    508044645510
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.5 (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • 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))
  8. Pass72,939 miles (+4,823)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    72,939 miles
    Test number
    192078503036
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  9. Pass68,116 miles (+2,545)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    68,116 miles
    Test number
    397742912301
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass65,571 miles (+5,397)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    65,571 miles
    Test number
    507548102136
    • 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))
    • 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))
  11. Pass60,174 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    60,174 miles
    Test number
    881318290118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail60,174 miles (+3,345)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,174 miles
    Test number
    242320655564
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
  13. Pass56,829 miles (+5,912)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    56,829 miles
    Test number
    767797957475
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass50,917 miles (+7,295)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    50,917 miles
    Test number
    130702764866

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass43,622 miles (+8,092)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    43,622 miles
    Test number
    953607125523

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass35,530 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    35,530 miles
    Test number
    886933605118
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LS12 ETJ

Does LS12 ETJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 ETJ is valid until 18 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 ETJ?
The MOT on LS12 ETJ is valid until 18 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS12 ETJ done?
LS12 ETJ was recorded at 85,653 miles at its MOT on 19 Jun 2026, an average of 4,482 miles a year.
Has LS12 ETJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 ETJ has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on LS12 ETJ 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 ETJ find?
LS12 ETJ passed its latest MOT on 19 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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