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Ford Focus

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,560 cc

LS12 XEEMOT history

LS12 XEE is a black diesel Ford Focus first used on 21 Apr 2012. Its MOT is valid until 16 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 112,825 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Mar 2026.

LS12 XEE black Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Focus, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 16 Mar 2027
Mileage
112,825 mi
At MOT on 17 Mar 2026
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,962 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 XEE
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
21 Apr 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 XEE was last recorded at 112,825 miles on 17 Mar 2026, 11 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,814 miles · 13 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
11 miles
Average per year
7,962 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 112,825 miles
  • 2024 – 102,074 miles
  • 2023 – 99,324 miles
  • 2022 – 92,464 miles
  • 2021 – 83,124 miles
  • 2020 – 73,128 miles
  • 2019 – 62,305 miles
  • 2018 – 53,232 miles
  • 2017 – 44,970 miles
  • 2016 – 36,639 miles
  • 2015 – 30,324 miles
  • 2014 – 23,275 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,825 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront both sides side lights flicker slightly
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output dim (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024

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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess casing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

18 tests since 17 Dec 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,825 miles (+11)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    112,825 miles
    Test number
    735504246435
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront both sides side lights flicker slightly
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output dim (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail112,814 miles (+10,740)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,814 miles
    Test number
    140664652501
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass102,074 miles (+18)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    102,074 miles
    Test number
    217809671599
    • MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail102,056 miles (+2,732)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,056 miles
    Test number
    114297397108
    • MajorCentral Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass99,324 miles (+41)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    99,324 miles
    Test number
    406011634667
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess casing (1.1.15 (a))

  6. Fail99,283 miles (+6,819)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,283 miles
    Test number
    985143215987
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (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))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess casing (1.1.15 (a))

  7. Pass92,464 miles (+9,340)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    92,464 miles
    Test number
    297044975667
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass83,124 miles (+9,996)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    83,124 miles
    Test number
    198270613876

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass73,128 miles (+10,823)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    73,128 miles
    Test number
    882349128355
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to exposing cords (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass62,305 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    62,305 miles
    Test number
    559634434203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail62,303 miles (+9,071)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,303 miles
    Test number
    102892508881
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass53,232 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    53,232 miles
    Test number
    120642558467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail53,229 miles (+8,259)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,229 miles
    Test number
    756776881580
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  14. Pass44,970 miles (+8,331)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    44,970 miles
    Test number
    775353444280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass36,639 miles (+6,315)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    36,639 miles
    Test number
    452092105738

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass30,324 miles (+7,049)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    30,324 miles
    Test number
    451963692485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass23,275 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    23,275 miles
    Test number
    307121854340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail23,275 miles4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,275 miles
    Test number
    677671754358
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LS12 XEE

Does LS12 XEE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 XEE is valid until 16 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 XEE?
The MOT on LS12 XEE is valid until 16 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS12 XEE done?
LS12 XEE was recorded at 112,825 miles at its MOT on 17 Mar 2026, an average of 7,962 miles a year.
Has LS12 XEE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 XEE has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LS12 XEE 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 XEE find?
LS12 XEE passed its latest MOT on 17 Mar 2026 with 8 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; front both sides side lights flicker slightly; nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output dim, and 5 more.

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