
Ford Focus
White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,560 cc
LS12 JFEMOT history
LS12 JFE is a white diesel Ford Focus first used on 5 Apr 2012. Its MOT expired on 30 Jul 2024 and it has passed 11 of 19 MOT tests, with 304,608 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jul 2023.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 30 Jul 2024
- Mileage
- 304,608 mi
- At MOT on 31 Jul 2023
- MOT tests
- 19
- 11 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 25,023 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS12 JFE
- 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
- 5 Apr 2012
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 30 Jul 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 31 Jul 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS12 JFE was last recorded at 304,608 miles on 31 Jul 2023, 15,123 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Feb 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 289,485 miles · 6 Feb 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 15,123 miles
- Average per year
- 25,023 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 304,608 miles
- 2022 – 277,056 miles
- 2021 – 239,339 miles
- 2020 – 209,972 miles
- 2019 – 180,708 miles
- 2018 – 131,518 miles
- 2017 – 127,482 miles
- 2016 – 122,344 miles
- 2015 – 95,720 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
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 Front Road wheel fixing missing
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Full MOT history
19 tests since 26 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass304,608 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 304,608 miles
- Test number
- 768126769839
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail304,608 miles (+15,123)1 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 304,608 miles
- Test number
- 401446146839
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass289,485 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 289,485 miles
- Test number
- 585094362149
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail289,485 miles (+12,429)1 dangerous5 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 289,485 miles
- Test number
- 822526261312
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Pass277,056 miles (+1,781)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 277,056 miles
- Test number
- 400353423273
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass275,275 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 275,275 miles
- Test number
- 559852912606
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail275,275 miles (+35,936)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 275,275 miles
- Test number
- 135035579279
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass239,339 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 239,339 miles
- Test number
- 797657055373
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All (5.2.3 (e))
Fail239,339 miles (+29,367)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 239,339 miles
- Test number
- 516108568570
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All (5.2.3 (e))
Pass209,972 miles (+21)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 209,972 miles
- Test number
- 383026203425
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail209,951 miles (+29,243)6 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 209,951 miles
- Test number
- 153189029509
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
Pass180,708 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 180,708 miles
- Test number
- 587914084820
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail180,708 miles (+49,190)4 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 180,708 miles
- Test number
- 368836360865
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass131,518 miles (+4,036)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 131,518 miles
- Test number
- 700992921636
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass127,482 miles (+5,138)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 127,482 miles
- Test number
- 287669577027
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass122,344 miles (+1)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 122,344 miles
- Test number
- 925312758093
- AdvisoryCentre stop lamp not working has been disconnected
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryRear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryBattery warning light on dash
- AdvisoryEngine and under covers fitted
Fail122,343 miles (+26,623)5 failures8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,343 miles
- Test number
- 326743049277
- FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint lower arm (2.4.G.2)
- FailureRear Direction indicator incorrect colour both showing white (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryRear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryBattery warning light on dash
- AdvisoryChild seat fitted osr
- AdvisoryEngine and under covers fitted
Pass95,720 miles1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 95,720 miles
- Test number
- 858465485023
- AdvisoryRear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail95,720 miles1 failure4 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,720 miles
- Test number
- 115315185068
- FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Questions about LS12 JFE
- Does LS12 JFE currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LS12 JFE expired on 30 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LS12 JFE?
- The MOT on LS12 JFE expired on 30 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LS12 JFE done?
- LS12 JFE was recorded at 304,608 miles at its MOT on 31 Jul 2023, an average of 25,023 miles a year.
- Has LS12 JFE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS12 JFE has failed 8 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jul 2023.
- Has the mileage on LS12 JFE 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 JFE find?
- LS12 JFE passed its latest MOT on 31 Jul 2023 with 5 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.
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