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Ford Focus

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 1,560 cc

LS12 ETYMOT history

LS12 ETY is a silver diesel Ford Focus first used on 29 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 4 Dec 2026 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 224,153 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Dec 2025.

LS12 ETY silver Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Dec 2026
Mileage
224,153 mi
At MOT on 2 Dec 2025
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
16,458 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 ETY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
29 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 ETY was last recorded at 224,153 miles on 2 Dec 2025, 101 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
224,052 miles · 24 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
101 miles
Average per year
16,458 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 224,153 miles
  • 2024 – 213,012 miles
  • 2023 – 199,816 miles
  • 2022 – 176,722 miles
  • 2021 – 155,906 miles
  • 2020 – 134,364 miles
  • 2019 – 118,581 miles
  • 2018 – 100,488 miles
  • 2017 – 85,093 miles
  • 2016 – 63,276 miles
  • 2015 – 48,146 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass224,153 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

18 tests since 24 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass224,153 miles (+101)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    224,153 miles
    Test number
    250093590584
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Fail224,052 miles (+11,040)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    224,052 miles
    Test number
    273529824338
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass213,012 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    213,012 miles
    Test number
    581642234052
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail213,012 miles (+13,196)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    213,012 miles
    Test number
    103204512170
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass199,816 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    199,816 miles
    Test number
    881427997045
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail199,816 miles (+23,094)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,816 miles
    Test number
    202342093267
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass176,722 miles (+20,816)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    176,722 miles
    Test number
    180494951362
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases recommend now (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front wearing worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryAdvisory engine cover and under tray fitted

  8. Pass155,906 miles (+21,542)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    155,906 miles
    Test number
    236949279661

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass134,364 miles (+618)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    134,364 miles
    Test number
    309556980683
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  10. Fail133,746 miles (+15,165)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,746 miles
    Test number
    573119201049
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass118,581 miles (+18,093)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    118,581 miles
    Test number
    935896556776
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing low on 2mm

  12. Pass100,488 miles (+209)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    100,488 miles
    Test number
    673113560352
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Fail100,279 miles (+15,186)4 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,279 miles
    Test number
    824669552425
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass85,093 miles (+5,940)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    85,093 miles
    Test number
    767336009919
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit secondary tread (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit secondary tread (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers, under trays, sill & floor pan covers fitted.

  15. Pass79,153 miles (+15,877)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    79,153 miles
    Test number
    130665377994
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under tray fitted

  16. Pass63,276 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    63,276 miles
    Test number
    785775300642
    • 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)

  17. Fail63,276 miles (+15,130)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,276 miles
    Test number
    769753300435
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)

  18. Pass48,146 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    48,146 miles
    Test number
    407393985037
    • 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 ETY

Does LS12 ETY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 ETY is valid until 4 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS12 ETY?
The MOT on LS12 ETY is valid until 4 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 ETY done?
LS12 ETY was recorded at 224,153 miles at its MOT on 2 Dec 2025, an average of 16,458 miles a year.
Has LS12 ETY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 ETY has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LS12 ETY 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 ETY find?
LS12 ETY passed its latest MOT on 2 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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