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Ford Focus

Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,596 cc

LS12 OBUMOT history

LS12 OBU is a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 23 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 14 Sept 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 62,384 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Sept 2026.

LS12 OBU black Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Sept 2027
Mileage
62,384 mi
At MOT on 9 Sept 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,890 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 OBU
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
23 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 OBU was last recorded at 62,384 miles on 9 Sept 2026, 4,395 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
57,989 miles · 15 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
4,395 miles
Average per year
3,890 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 62,384 miles
  • 2025 – 57,989 miles
  • 2024 – 53,770 miles
  • 2023 – 50,985 miles
  • 2022 – 47,674 miles
  • 2021 – 44,241 miles
  • 2020 – 41,285 miles
  • 2019 – 36,275 miles
  • 2018 – 33,032 miles
  • 2017 – 27,542 miles
  • 2016 – 22,872 miles
  • 2015 – 17,790 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass62,384 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

14 tests since 24 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass62,384 miles (+4,395)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    62,384 miles
    Test number
    942813942864

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass57,989 miles (+4,219)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    57,989 miles
    Test number
    443706590240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass53,770 miles (+2,785)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    53,770 miles
    Test number
    124572775554
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion on inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass50,985 miles (+3,311)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    50,985 miles
    Test number
    839845350421
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass47,674 miles (+3,433)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    47,674 miles
    Test number
    289700996789
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass44,241 miles (+2,956)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    44,241 miles
    Test number
    859707883469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass41,285 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    41,285 miles
    Test number
    930806363178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail41,285 miles (+5,010)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,285 miles
    Test number
    422195425192
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass36,275 miles (+3,243)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    36,275 miles
    Test number
    598258713145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass33,032 miles (+5,490)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    33,032 miles
    Test number
    290750394904

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass27,542 miles (+4,670)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    27,542 miles
    Test number
    669337735100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass22,872 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    22,872 miles
    Test number
    479556657772

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail22,872 miles (+5,082)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,872 miles
    Test number
    629602463868
    • Repaired at testFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass17,790 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    17,790 miles
    Test number
    149283185005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS12 OBU

Does LS12 OBU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 OBU is valid until 14 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 OBU?
The MOT on LS12 OBU is valid until 14 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS12 OBU done?
LS12 OBU was recorded at 62,384 miles at its MOT on 9 Sept 2026, an average of 3,890 miles a year.
Has LS12 OBU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 OBU has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on LS12 OBU 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 OBU find?
LS12 OBU passed its latest MOT on 9 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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