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Ford Focus

Red · Petrol · 2012 · 1,596 cc

LS12 LXTMOT history

LS12 LXT is a red petrol Ford Focus first used on 2 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 13 Dec 2026 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 61,653 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Nov 2025.

LS12 LXT red Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Dec 2026
Mileage
61,653 mi
At MOT on 25 Nov 2025
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,201 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 LXT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
2 May 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 LXT was last recorded at 61,653 miles on 25 Nov 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
61,652 miles · 21 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
4,201 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 61,653 miles
  • 2024 – 58,913 miles
  • 2023 – 55,352 miles
  • 2022 – 51,467 miles
  • 2021 – 47,573 miles
  • 2020 – 43,812 miles
  • 2019 – 39,847 miles
  • 2018 – 35,361 miles
  • 2017 – 27,609 miles
  • 2016 – 21,337 miles
  • 2015 – 17,224 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass61,653 miles
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Offside and Nearside fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Offside and Nearside rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and Nearside rear trailing arm bushes starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))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.

  • Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside front wishbone rear bushes starting to separate

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Middle exhaust heat shield corroded and loose

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Coil spring corroded Offside and nearside front

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Offside and nearside front

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside front inner faces deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

15 tests since 29 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass61,653 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    61,653 miles
    Test number
    365237998721
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Offside and Nearside fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Offside and Nearside rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and Nearside rear trailing arm bushes starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Fail61,652 miles (+2,739)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,652 miles
    Test number
    828153390256
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Offside and Nearside fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Offside and Nearside rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and Nearside rear trailing arm bushes starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass58,913 miles (+72)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    58,913 miles
    Test number
    904666641468
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside front inner faces deteriorated (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Offside and nearside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Offside and nearside rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively Offside and nearside front (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside front wishbone rear bushes starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Fail58,841 miles (+3,489)4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,841 miles
    Test number
    935851208351
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits possibly due to exhaust leaking (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 1 of 2 or both exhaust flexi blowing ( dual flexi part of manifold cat ) (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure front exhaust hanger corroded and snapped (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside front inner faces deteriorated (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Offside and nearside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Offside and nearside rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively Offside and nearside front (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside front wishbone rear bushes starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryMiddle exhaust heat shield corroded and loose
  5. Pass55,352 miles (+3,885)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    55,352 miles
    Test number
    216532222018
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside front discs deteriorated (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Offside and nearside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside front wishbone rear bushes starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryMiddle exhaust heat shield corroded and loose
  6. Pass51,467 miles (+3,894)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    51,467 miles
    Test number
    527880120681
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside rear discs deteriorated (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre tyre has a piece of metal in the tread
    • AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively Offside and nearside rears (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside front wishbone rear bushes starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryMiddle exhaust heat shield corroded and loose
  7. Pass47,573 miles (+3,761)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    47,573 miles
    Test number
    219597749711
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside front discs starting to deteriorate, inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Offside and nearside front coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively Offside and nearside front (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside front wishbone rear bushes starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside and nearside front tyres edges wearing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank heat shield corroded and loose
    • AdvisoryMiddle exhaust heat shield corroded and loose
  8. Pass43,812 miles (+3,965)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    43,812 miles
    Test number
    974744606911
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  9. Pass39,847 miles (+4,486)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    39,847 miles
    Test number
    514088012443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass35,361 miles (+7,752)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    35,361 miles
    Test number
    917129066016
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front wishbones rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front washer jets not working as intended but supply enough water (fan type)
  11. Pass27,609 miles (+6,272)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    27,609 miles
    Test number
    393812648150
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front wishbone rear bushes (2.4.G.2)
  12. Pass21,337 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    21,337 miles
    Test number
    624164256851

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail21,337 miles (+1,518)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,337 miles
    Test number
    741972919052
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass19,819 miles (+2,595)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2017
    Odometer
    19,819 miles
    Test number
    461789067590

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass17,224 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2016
    Odometer
    17,224 miles
    Test number
    987919115130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS12 LXT

Does LS12 LXT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 LXT is valid until 13 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS12 LXT?
The MOT on LS12 LXT is valid until 13 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 LXT done?
LS12 LXT was recorded at 61,653 miles at its MOT on 25 Nov 2025, an average of 4,201 miles a year.
Has LS12 LXT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 LXT has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LS12 LXT 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 LXT find?
LS12 LXT passed its latest MOT on 25 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: coil spring corroded offside and nearside fronts; coil spring corroded offside and nearside rears; suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside rear trailing arm bushes starting to separate.

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