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Ford Focus

Red · Diesel · 2012 · 1,560 cc

LS12 XEBMOT history

LS12 XEB is a red diesel Ford Focus first used on 18 May 2012. Its MOT expired on 2 Nov 2024 and it has passed 8 of 11 MOT tests, with 195,027 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Nov 2024.

LS12 XEB red Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 2 Nov 2024
Mileage
195,027 mi
At MOT on 6 Nov 2024
MOT tests
11
8 passed · 3 failed
Per year
16,152 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 XEB
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
18 May 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
6 Nov 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

LS12 XEB was last recorded at 195,027 miles on 6 Nov 2024, 18,388 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
176,639 miles · 3 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
18,388 miles
Average per year
16,152 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 195,027 miles
  • 2023 – 176,639 miles
  • 2022 – 173,136 miles
  • 2020 – 170,450 miles
  • 2019 – 166,011 miles
  • 2017 – 145,833 miles
  • 2016 – 90,778 miles
  • 2015 – 42,614 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail195,027 miles
  • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
  • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
  • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryCoolant leak
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

What MOT failures 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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail195,027 miles (+18,388)1 dangerous8 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,027 miles
    Test number
    255526425211
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Pass176,639 miles (+3,503)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    176,639 miles
    Test number
    133326752329
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass173,136 miles (+2,686)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    173,136 miles
    Test number
    477531098026
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides back bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass170,450 miles (+4,439)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2021
    Odometer
    170,450 miles
    Test number
    616702631299
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass166,011 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    166,011 miles
    Test number
    402887688461
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail166,011 miles (+20,178)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,011 miles
    Test number
    535193190473
    • Repaired at testFront Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass145,833 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    145,833 miles
    Test number
    869998511350
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySuspect alternator clutch faulty

  8. Fail145,833 miles (+55,055)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,833 miles
    Test number
    747816854170
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySuspect alternator clutch faulty

  9. Pass90,778 miles (+48,164)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    90,778 miles
    Test number
    638440824478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass42,614 miles (+3,031)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    42,614 miles
    Test number
    449413093256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass39,583 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    39,583 miles
    Test number
    696643785000
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about LS12 XEB

Does LS12 XEB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS12 XEB expired on 2 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS12 XEB?
The MOT on LS12 XEB expired on 2 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS12 XEB done?
LS12 XEB was recorded at 195,027 miles at its MOT on 6 Nov 2024, an average of 16,152 miles a year.
Has LS12 XEB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 XEB has failed 3 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LS12 XEB 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 XEB find?
LS12 XEB failed its latest MOT on 6 Nov 2024 with 1 dangerous defect, 8 major defects, 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint excessively worn; nearside front tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle., and 9 more.

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