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Red · Petrol · 2012 · 1,560 cc

LS12 VRVMOT history

LS12 VRV is a red petrol Ford Focus first used on 1 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 11 Feb 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 137,170 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jan 2026.

LS12 VRV red Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Feb 2027
Mileage
137,170 mi
At MOT on 21 Jan 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,206 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 VRV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
1 May 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 VRV was last recorded at 137,170 miles on 21 Jan 2026, 7,515 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,655 miles · 28 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
7,515 miles
Average per year
7,206 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 137,170 miles
  • 2025 – 129,655 miles
  • 2024 – 120,747 miles
  • 2023 – 112,540 miles
  • 2022 – 103,938 miles
  • 2021 – 95,665 miles
  • 2020 – 92,214 miles
  • 2018 – 87,397 miles
  • 2017 – 82,847 miles
  • 2016 – 76,638 miles
  • 2015 – 59,992 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,170 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

14 tests since 7 May 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,170 miles (+7,515)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    137,170 miles
    Test number
    694682505513
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass129,655 miles (+8,908)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    129,655 miles
    Test number
    427495541702
    • MinorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Pass120,747 miles (+8,207)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    120,747 miles
    Test number
    181994309738
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass112,540 miles (+8,602)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    112,540 miles
    Test number
    105161489757
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass103,938 miles (+8,273)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    103,938 miles
    Test number
    170523295633

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass95,665 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    95,665 miles
    Test number
    792203793066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail95,660 miles (+3,446)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,660 miles
    Test number
    766230422860
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  8. Pass92,214 miles (+4,817)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    92,214 miles
    Test number
    548759121488
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Pass87,397 miles (+4,550)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    87,397 miles
    Test number
    648571731358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass82,847 miles (+6,209)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    82,847 miles
    Test number
    793928757056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass76,638 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    76,638 miles
    Test number
    294105300840

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail76,638 miles (+3,260)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,638 miles
    Test number
    917635641668
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  13. Pass73,378 miles (+13,386)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2017
    Odometer
    73,378 miles
    Test number
    539735034689
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  14. Pass59,992 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2016
    Odometer
    59,992 miles
    Test number
    967497425180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS12 VRV

Does LS12 VRV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 VRV is valid until 11 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 VRV?
The MOT on LS12 VRV is valid until 11 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS12 VRV done?
LS12 VRV was recorded at 137,170 miles at its MOT on 21 Jan 2026, an average of 7,206 miles a year.
Has LS12 VRV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 VRV has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Feb 2021.
Has the mileage on LS12 VRV 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 VRV find?
LS12 VRV passed its latest MOT on 21 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge.

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