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Ford Focus

White · Petrol · 2012 · 999 cc

LS62 HGUMOT history

LS62 HGU is a white petrol Ford Focus first used on 3 Oct 2012. Its MOT expired on 8 Dec 2023 and it has passed 8 of 16 MOT tests, with 106,186 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Sept 2026.

LS62 HGU white Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 8 Dec 2023
Mileage
106,186 mi
At MOT on 7 Sept 2026
MOT tests
16
8 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,317 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS62 HGU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
3 Oct 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
7 Sept 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LS62 HGU was last recorded at 106,186 miles on 7 Sept 2026, 115 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,071 miles · 22 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
115 miles
Average per year
6,317 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 106,186 miles
  • 2024 – 106,071 miles
  • 2023 – 106,018 miles
  • 2022 – 103,670 miles
  • 2021 – 99,182 miles
  • 2019 – 85,273 miles
  • 2018 – 73,856 miles
  • 2017 – 62,630 miles
  • 2016 – 49,319 miles
  • 2015 – 35,765 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail106,186 miles
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

16 tests since 15 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail106,186 miles (+115)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,186 miles
    Test number
    498866818981
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail106,071 miles (+53)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,071 miles
    Test number
    998230026421
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

  3. Fail106,018 miles (+2,348)1 dangerous5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,018 miles
    Test number
    985959207237
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer blowing (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass103,670 miles (+4,488)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    103,670 miles
    Test number
    715529709342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass99,182 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    99,182 miles
    Test number
    676031148783
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail99,182 miles (+4,808)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,182 miles
    Test number
    912340081547
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction EML on (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass94,374 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    94,374 miles
    Test number
    630795446251
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield loose

  8. Fail94,374 miles (+9,101)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,374 miles
    Test number
    147761408790
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield loose

  9. Pass85,273 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    85,273 miles
    Test number
    785078021943
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp switch slightly loose but not affecting lights
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and has cuts on treads (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Fail85,273 miles (+11,417)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,273 miles
    Test number
    324953157940
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp switch slightly loose but not affecting lights
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and has cuts on treads (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Pass73,856 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    73,856 miles
    Test number
    604350867269
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  12. Fail73,856 miles (+11,226)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,856 miles
    Test number
    815595923832
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  13. Pass62,630 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    62,630 miles
    Test number
    347331378157
    • AdvisoryEngine management light is on

  14. Fail62,630 miles (+13,311)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,630 miles
    Test number
    620291991034
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid topped up washer bottle (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryEngine management light is on

  15. Pass49,319 miles (+13,554)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    49,319 miles
    Test number
    276585753349
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres tread cracking/splitting

  16. Pass35,765 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    35,765 miles
    Test number
    855326595158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS62 HGU

Does LS62 HGU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS62 HGU expired on 8 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS62 HGU?
The MOT on LS62 HGU expired on 8 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS62 HGU done?
LS62 HGU was recorded at 106,186 miles at its MOT on 7 Sept 2026, an average of 6,317 miles a year.
Has LS62 HGU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS62 HGU has failed 8 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LS62 HGU 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 LS62 HGU find?
LS62 HGU failed its latest MOT on 7 Sept 2026 with 2 major defects and 2 advisories: engine mil inoperative or indicates a malfunction; hazard warning switch inoperative; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 1 more.

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