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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.

LS12 JFE white Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass304,608 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • 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)

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 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.

  1. 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)
  2. 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)
  3. Pass289,485 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    289,485 miles
    Test number
    585094362149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. 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))
  9. 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))
  10. Pass209,972 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    209,972 miles
    Test number
    383026203425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. 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
  12. 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)
  13. 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)
  14. Pass131,518 miles (+4,036)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    131,518 miles
    Test number
    700992921636

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass127,482 miles (+5,138)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    127,482 miles
    Test number
    287669577027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. 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
  17. 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
  18. 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
  19. 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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