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Ford Focus

White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,560 cc

LS12 NCEMOT history

LS12 NCE is a white diesel Ford Focus first used on 30 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 7 Oct 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 123,559 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

LS12 NCE white Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Oct 2027
Mileage
123,559 mi
At MOT on 1 Oct 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,716 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 NCE
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
30 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 NCE was last recorded at 123,559 miles on 1 Oct 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,559 miles · 30 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
8,716 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 123,559 miles
  • 2025 – 118,444 miles
  • 2024 – 112,339 miles
  • 2023 – 107,002 miles
  • 2022 – 98,438 miles
  • 2021 – 87,242 miles
  • 2020 – 76,850 miles
  • 2019 – 63,031 miles
  • 2018 – 52,505 miles
  • 2017 – 42,142 miles
  • 2016 – 30,239 miles
  • 2015 – 21,968 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,559 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 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.

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

18 tests since 4 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,559 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    123,559 miles
    Test number
    677026720014
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail123,559 miles (+5,115)1 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,559 miles
    Test number
    153842440371
    • MajorParking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass118,444 miles (+6,105)19 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    118,444 miles
    Test number
    428601393699
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Cv-boot is slightly deteriorated.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Rear axle front bush. (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in the tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn thin on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Rear axle front bush. (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in the tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass112,339 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    112,339 miles
    Test number
    916696363582
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail112,339 miles (+5,337)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,339 miles
    Test number
    106292022066
    • MajorBody component insecure heatshield (6.2.1 (a) (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))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass107,002 miles (+8,564)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    107,002 miles
    Test number
    835071578806

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass98,438 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    98,438 miles
    Test number
    247001014911
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  8. Fail98,438 miles (+11,196)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,438 miles
    Test number
    712547325981
    • MajorFront Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  9. Pass87,242 miles (+10,392)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    87,242 miles
    Test number
    107161117836

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass76,850 miles (+1,088)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    76,850 miles
    Test number
    103752625663

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass75,762 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    75,762 miles
    Test number
    284030861398
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail75,762 miles (+12,731)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,762 miles
    Test number
    733376202012
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass63,031 miles (+10,526)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    63,031 miles
    Test number
    302852394303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass52,505 miles (+10,363)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    52,505 miles
    Test number
    131697928240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass42,142 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    42,142 miles
    Test number
    895744919196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail42,142 miles (+11,903)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,142 miles
    Test number
    699775298750
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

  17. Pass30,239 miles (+8,271)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    30,239 miles
    Test number
    652469645560

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass21,968 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    21,968 miles
    Test number
    625795535074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS12 NCE

Does LS12 NCE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 NCE is valid until 7 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 NCE?
The MOT on LS12 NCE is valid until 7 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS12 NCE done?
LS12 NCE was recorded at 123,559 miles at its MOT on 1 Oct 2026, an average of 8,716 miles a year.
Has LS12 NCE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 NCE has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LS12 NCE 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 NCE find?
LS12 NCE passed its latest MOT on 1 Oct 2026 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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