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Ford Focus

White · Petrol · 2012 · 1,596 cc

LS12 LXCMOT history

LS12 LXC is a white petrol Ford Focus first used on 16 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 154,073 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jan 2026.

LS12 LXC white Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Jan 2027
Mileage
154,073 mi
At MOT on 10 Jan 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,152 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 LXC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
16 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 LXC was last recorded at 154,073 miles on 10 Jan 2026, 6,574 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
147,499 miles · 10 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
6,574 miles
Average per year
9,152 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 154,073 miles
  • 2025 – 147,499 miles
  • 2024 – 137,982 miles
  • 2023 – 130,875 miles
  • 2022 – 121,916 miles
  • 2021 – 111,125 miles
  • 2020 – 99,672 miles
  • 2019 – 90,801 miles
  • 2018 – 84,514 miles
  • 2017 – 75,962 miles
  • 2016 – 68,154 miles
  • 2015 – 54,376 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass154,073 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall multiple cuts

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass154,073 miles (+6,574)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    154,073 miles
    Test number
    502084094518
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass147,499 miles (+55)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    147,499 miles
    Test number
    158821949328
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail147,444 miles (+9,462)7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,444 miles
    Test number
    865946978844
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed likely to cause damage to equipment - misfire (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass137,982 miles (+36)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    137,982 miles
    Test number
    580150775149
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall multiple cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail137,946 miles (+7,071)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,946 miles
    Test number
    488803008328
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall multiple cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass130,875 miles (+8,959)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    130,875 miles
    Test number
    396523539610

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass121,916 miles (+10,791)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    121,916 miles
    Test number
    743783249834
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass111,125 miles (+11,453)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    111,125 miles
    Test number
    717268901942

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass99,672 miles (+8,871)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    99,672 miles
    Test number
    104891540886

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass90,801 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    90,801 miles
    Test number
    119133654621

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail90,801 miles (+6,287)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,801 miles
    Test number
    459152302676
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorReversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass84,514 miles (+8,552)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    84,514 miles
    Test number
    423335768690
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass75,962 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    75,962 miles
    Test number
    843101472826
    • AdvisoryRear tyres both perishing and cracking between tread

  14. Fail75,962 miles (+7,808)8 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,962 miles
    Test number
    988081244538
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • AdvisoryRear tyres both perishing and cracking between tread

  15. Pass68,154 miles (+13,778)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    68,154 miles
    Test number
    707012305344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass54,376 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    54,376 miles
    Test number
    548169745018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS12 LXC

Does LS12 LXC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 LXC is valid until 23 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 LXC?
The MOT on LS12 LXC is valid until 23 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS12 LXC done?
LS12 LXC was recorded at 154,073 miles at its MOT on 10 Jan 2026, an average of 9,152 miles a year.
Has LS12 LXC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 LXC has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LS12 LXC 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 LXC find?
LS12 LXC passed its latest MOT on 10 Jan 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisy; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall; oil leak, but not excessive, and 2 more.

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