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Ford Focus

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,560 cc

LS12 VRCMOT history

LS12 VRC is a black diesel Ford Focus first used on 17 Apr 2012. Its MOT is valid until 27 Jul 2027 and it has passed 12 of 20 MOT tests, with 124,047 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jul 2026.

LS12 VRC black Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Focus, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 27 Jul 2027
Mileage
124,047 mi
At MOT on 28 Jul 2026
MOT tests
20
12 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,918 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 VRC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
17 Apr 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 VRC was last recorded at 124,047 miles on 28 Jul 2026, 1,899 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,148 miles · 19 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,899 miles
Average per year
7,918 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 124,047 miles
  • 2025 – 122,148 miles
  • 2024 – 120,496 miles
  • 2023 – 117,967 miles
  • 2022 – 115,123 miles
  • 2021 – 111,799 miles
  • 2020 – 109,663 miles
  • 2019 – 105,806 miles
  • 2018 – 96,460 miles
  • 2017 – 73,690 miles
  • 2016 – 48,622 miles
  • 2015 – 34,094 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,047 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2020–2026

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass124,047 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    124,047 miles
    Test number
    913243696227
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Fail124,047 miles (+1,899)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,047 miles
    Test number
    363010483075
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215-50-17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass122,148 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    122,148 miles
    Test number
    115590377495
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail122,148 miles (+1,652)2 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,148 miles
    Test number
    602397960282
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low

  5. Pass120,496 miles (+2,529)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    120,496 miles
    Test number
    455145977887
    • AdvisoryEngine coolant low
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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. Pass117,967 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    117,967 miles
    Test number
    744686830938
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • 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))

  7. Fail117,967 miles (+2,844)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,967 miles
    Test number
    785489776782
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • 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))

  8. Pass115,123 miles1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    115,123 miles
    Test number
    659949806491
    • MinorOffside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryDual mass / clutch noisy
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Fail115,123 miles (+3,324)1 major1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,123 miles
    Test number
    909359164631
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryDual mass / clutch noisy
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Pass111,799 miles (+2,136)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    111,799 miles
    Test number
    299974881197
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass109,663 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    109,663 miles
    Test number
    357204730317
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Fail109,663 miles (+3,857)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,663 miles
    Test number
    576360814082
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/50R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Pass105,806 miles (+9,346)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    105,806 miles
    Test number
    618352390456
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Pass96,460 miles (+519)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    96,460 miles
    Test number
    609171590624
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail95,941 miles (+22,251)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,941 miles
    Test number
    138837591362
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rearmost (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rearmost (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass73,690 miles (+192)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    73,690 miles
    Test number
    714457731164
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail73,498 miles (+24,876)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,498 miles
    Test number
    222326774922
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass48,622 miles (+14,528)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    48,622 miles
    Test number
    141346898130
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass34,094 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    34,094 miles
    Test number
    949967175089
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Fail34,081 miles1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,081 miles
    Test number
    827377975010
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about LS12 VRC

Does LS12 VRC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 VRC is valid until 27 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 VRC?
The MOT on LS12 VRC is valid until 27 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS12 VRC done?
LS12 VRC was recorded at 124,047 miles at its MOT on 28 Jul 2026, an average of 7,918 miles a year.
Has LS12 VRC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 VRC has failed 8 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LS12 VRC 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 VRC find?
LS12 VRC passed its latest MOT on 28 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.

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