Ford Focus
Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,596 cc
LS12 NHJMOT history
LS12 NHJ is a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 14 May 2012. Its MOT expired on 10 Apr 2026 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 182,035 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 10 Apr 2026
- Mileage
- 182,035 mi
- At MOT on 24 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 15
- 11 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 14,078 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS12 NHJ
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Focus
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,596 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 14 May 2012
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 10 Apr 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Apr 2026 (Fail)
Mileage history
LS12 NHJ was last recorded at 182,035 miles on 24 Apr 2026, 6,324 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 175,711 miles · 10 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 6,324 miles
- Average per year
- 14,078 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 182,035 miles
- 2025 – 175,711 miles
- 2024 – 161,128 miles
- 2023 – 156,755 miles
- 2022 – 152,313 miles
- 2021 – 107,914 miles
- 2020 – 102,319 miles
- 2019 – 95,954 miles
- 2018 – 88,786 miles
- 2017 – 75,755 miles
- 2016 – 52,976 miles
- 2015 – 26,898 miles
What the latest MOT found
Fail182,035 miles
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Undertrays fitted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2023
Full MOT history
15 tests since 17 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail182,035 miles3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 182,035 miles
- Test number
- 580421428495
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail182,029 miles (+6,318)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 182,029 miles
- Test number
- 632432459668
- 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))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass175,711 miles (+14,583)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 175,711 miles
- Test number
- 929020916479
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass161,128 miles (+4,373)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 161,128 miles
- Test number
- 197514567010
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail156,755 miles (+4,442)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 156,755 miles
- Test number
- 835040389699
- MajorCentral Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
Pass152,313 miles (+44,399)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 152,313 miles
- Test number
- 642590236124
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- 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))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass107,914 miles (+5,595)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 107,914 miles
- Test number
- 303941655365
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass102,319 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 102,319 miles
- Test number
- 498793966168
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail102,319 miles (+6,365)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,319 miles
- Test number
- 127966744640
- Repaired at testRear Direction indicator incorrect colour x2 (4.4.3 (a))
Pass95,954 miles (+7,168)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 95,954 miles
- Test number
- 425754540875
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass88,786 miles (+13,031)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 88,786 miles
- Test number
- 513141063666
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,755 miles (+22,779)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 75,755 miles
- Test number
- 875289803507
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass52,976 miles (+7,287)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 52,976 miles
- Test number
- 254282119815
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,689 miles (+18,791)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2017
- Odometer
- 45,689 miles
- Test number
- 133873667343
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
Pass26,898 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2016
- Odometer
- 26,898 miles
- Test number
- 237447405437
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Questions about LS12 NHJ
- Does LS12 NHJ currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LS12 NHJ expired on 10 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LS12 NHJ?
- The MOT on LS12 NHJ expired on 10 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LS12 NHJ done?
- LS12 NHJ was recorded at 182,035 miles at its MOT on 24 Apr 2026, an average of 14,078 miles a year.
- Has LS12 NHJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS12 NHJ has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Apr 2026.
- Has the mileage on LS12 NHJ 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 NHJ find?
- LS12 NHJ failed its latest MOT on 24 Apr 2026 with 3 major defects and 3 advisories: emissions unable to be completed; engine mil inoperative or indicates a malfunction; nearside headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect, and 3 more.
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