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Ford Focus

Silver · Petrol · 2012 · 1,596 cc

LT12 CTZMOT history

LT12 CTZ is a silver petrol Ford Focus first used on 1 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 13 Jan 2027 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 114,703 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jan 2026.

LT12 CTZ silver Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Jan 2027
Mileage
114,703 mi
At MOT on 14 Jan 2026
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
8,191 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LT12 CTZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
1 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LT12 CTZ was last recorded at 114,703 miles on 14 Jan 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,701 miles · 13 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
8,191 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 114,703 miles
  • 2025 – 112,014 miles
  • 2023 – 108,778 miles
  • 2022 – 92,020 miles
  • 2021 – 85,431 miles
  • 2020 – 67,810 miles
  • 2019 – 60,905 miles
  • 2018 – 53,045 miles
  • 2017 – 44,074 miles
  • 2016 – 35,366 miles
  • 2015 – 25,558 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,703 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Front Coil spring corroded both

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Rear Coil spring corroded both

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

13 tests since 26 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,703 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    114,703 miles
    Test number
    788817827262
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  2. Fail114,701 miles (+2,687)7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,701 miles
    Test number
    319735448215
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  3. Pass112,014 miles (+3,236)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    112,014 miles
    Test number
    720672414889
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to underside of vehicle
  4. Pass108,778 miles (+16,758)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    108,778 miles
    Test number
    386505336988
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. Pass92,020 miles (+6,589)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    92,020 miles
    Test number
    849858736279
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. Pass85,431 miles (+17,621)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    85,431 miles
    Test number
    883474880314
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))
  7. Pass67,810 miles (+6,905)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    67,810 miles
    Test number
    995564781660

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass60,905 miles (+7,860)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    60,905 miles
    Test number
    272197679499
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel outer rim slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  9. Pass53,045 miles (+8,971)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    53,045 miles
    Test number
    869748684763
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)
  10. Pass44,074 miles (+8,708)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    44,074 miles
    Test number
    173611491997
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
  11. Pass35,366 miles (+9,808)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    35,366 miles
    Test number
    176075590750

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail25,558 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,558 miles
    Test number
    266137755068
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
  13. Pass25,558 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    25,558 miles
    Test number
    906807655062
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Questions about LT12 CTZ

Does LT12 CTZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LT12 CTZ is valid until 13 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LT12 CTZ?
The MOT on LT12 CTZ is valid until 13 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LT12 CTZ done?
LT12 CTZ was recorded at 114,703 miles at its MOT on 14 Jan 2026, an average of 8,191 miles a year.
Has LT12 CTZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LT12 CTZ has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LT12 CTZ 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 LT12 CTZ find?
LT12 CTZ passed its latest MOT on 14 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.

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