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Ford Focus

White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,560 cc

LS12 OBVMOT history

LS12 OBV is a white diesel Ford Focus first used on 27 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 30 Sept 2027 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 97,342 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

LS12 OBV white Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Sept 2027
Mileage
97,342 mi
At MOT on 28 Sept 2026
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,587 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 OBV
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
27 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 OBV was last recorded at 97,342 miles on 28 Sept 2026, 4,407 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,935 miles · 1 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
4,407 miles
Average per year
6,587 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 97,342 miles
  • 2025 – 92,935 miles
  • 2024 – 86,707 miles
  • 2023 – 77,447 miles
  • 2022 – 70,934 miles
  • 2021 – 63,465 miles
  • 2020 – 57,617 miles
  • 2019 – 51,038 miles
  • 2018 – 44,853 miles
  • 2017 – 38,059 miles
  • 2016 – 31,478 miles
  • 2015 – 25,021 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,342 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

19 tests since 25 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,342 miles (+4,407)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    97,342 miles
    Test number
    764456373164
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  2. Pass92,935 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    92,935 miles
    Test number
    107103208712
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Fail92,935 miles (+6,228)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,935 miles
    Test number
    752568588804
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative offside front adrift from arm (4.1.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass86,707 miles (+9,260)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    86,707 miles
    Test number
    963696821336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass77,447 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    77,447 miles
    Test number
    916315907801
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Fail77,447 miles (+6,513)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,447 miles
    Test number
    490375999898
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass70,934 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    70,934 miles
    Test number
    145977878486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail70,934 miles (+7,469)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,934 miles
    Test number
    782855559172
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  9. Pass63,465 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    63,465 miles
    Test number
    409339629997

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail63,465 miles (+5,848)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,465 miles
    Test number
    918204645238
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  11. Pass57,617 miles (+6,579)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    57,617 miles
    Test number
    174660252793
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  12. Pass51,038 miles (+6,185)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    51,038 miles
    Test number
    321102596368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass44,853 miles (+6,794)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    44,853 miles
    Test number
    343133172135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass38,059 miles (+6,581)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    38,059 miles
    Test number
    122835222577
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  15. Pass31,478 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    31,478 miles
    Test number
    456770075151
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  16. Fail31,478 miles (+6,457)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,478 miles
    Test number
    273485522633
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  17. Pass25,021 miles (+3,517)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    25,021 miles
    Test number
    122274269627

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass21,504 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    21,504 miles
    Test number
    286544085020
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  19. Fail21,504 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,504 miles
    Test number
    778354485076
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LS12 OBV

Does LS12 OBV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 OBV is valid until 30 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 OBV?
The MOT on LS12 OBV is valid until 30 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 OBV done?
LS12 OBV was recorded at 97,342 miles at its MOT on 28 Sept 2026, an average of 6,587 miles a year.
Has LS12 OBV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 OBV has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LS12 OBV 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 OBV find?
LS12 OBV passed its latest MOT on 28 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect: nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated.

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