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Ford Focus

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,560 cc

LS12 XEMMOT history

LS12 XEM is a black diesel Ford Focus first used on 4 May 2012. Its MOT expired on 31 Oct 2023 and it has passed 9 of 13 MOT tests, with 178,605 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2022.

LS12 XEM black Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 31 Oct 2023
Mileage
178,605 mi
At MOT on 24 Oct 2022
MOT tests
13
9 passed · 4 failed
Per year
15,355 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 XEM
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
4 May 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
24 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 XEM was last recorded at 178,605 miles on 24 Oct 2022, 10,010 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
168,595 miles · 1 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
10,010 miles
Average per year
15,355 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 178,605 miles
  • 2021 – 168,595 miles
  • 2020 – 160,883 miles
  • 2019 – 154,718 miles
  • 2018 – 135,319 miles
  • 2017 – 114,346 miles
  • 2016 – 86,483 miles
  • 2015 – 63,164 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass178,605 miles
  • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020

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 Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front brake pads slightly worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Nail in tyre repairable

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass178,605 miles (+10,010)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    178,605 miles
    Test number
    373610713232
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass168,595 miles (+7,712)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    168,595 miles
    Test number
    288022916547
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  3. Pass160,883 miles (+6,165)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    160,883 miles
    Test number
    741325745910
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Pass154,718 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    154,718 miles
    Test number
    576232661015
    • MinorFront Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Fail154,718 miles (+19,399)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,718 miles
    Test number
    259270905416
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass135,319 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    135,319 miles
    Test number
    693437044491
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Fail135,319 miles (+20,973)3 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,319 miles
    Test number
    383387635217
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass114,346 miles (+81)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    114,346 miles
    Test number
    344554354940
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads slightly worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre repairable
  9. Fail114,265 miles (+27,782)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,265 miles
    Test number
    940442473605
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Pirelli 215/50/17 95 w (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads slightly worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre repairable
  10. Pass86,483 miles (+5,957)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    86,483 miles
    Test number
    356241530191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass80,526 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2017
    Odometer
    80,526 miles
    Test number
    908500415996

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail80,526 miles (+17,362)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,526 miles
    Test number
    515442882221
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  13. Pass63,164 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2016
    Odometer
    63,164 miles
    Test number
    837948805145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS12 XEM

Does LS12 XEM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS12 XEM expired on 31 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS12 XEM?
The MOT on LS12 XEM expired on 31 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS12 XEM done?
LS12 XEM was recorded at 178,605 miles at its MOT on 24 Oct 2022, an average of 15,355 miles a year.
Has LS12 XEM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 XEM has failed 4 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Sept 2019.
Has the mileage on LS12 XEM 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 XEM find?
LS12 XEM passed its latest MOT on 24 Oct 2022 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisy; nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively, and 2 more.

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