Ford Focus
Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,560 cc
LT12 CUWMOT history
LT12 CUW is a black diesel Ford Focus first used on 2 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 8 Aug 2027 and it has passed 12 of 21 MOT tests, with 213,735 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 8 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 213,735 mi
- At MOT on 9 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 12 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 11,356 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LT12 CUW
- 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
- 2 Mar 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 8 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LT12 CUW was last recorded at 213,735 miles on 9 Aug 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Aug 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 213,735 miles · 8 Aug 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 11,356 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 213,735 miles
- 2025 – 203,033 miles
- 2024 – 194,276 miles
- 2023 – 185,903 miles
- 2022 – 178,445 miles
- 2021 – 169,654 miles
- 2020 – 162,322 miles
- 2019 – 154,571 miles
- 2018 – 142,251 miles
- 2017 – 125,825 miles
- 2016 – 108,192 miles
- 2015 – 83,741 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass213,735 miles
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- MinorOffside Front Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S Trailing Arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2018
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Full MOT history
21 tests since 27 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass213,735 miles3 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 213,735 miles
- Test number
- 500854775122
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S Trailing Arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail213,735 miles (+10,702)1 dangerous11 major3 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 213,735 miles
- Test number
- 385366708996
- DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorCentral Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
- MajorFront Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
- MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S Trailing Arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass203,033 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 203,033 miles
- Test number
- 929712452580
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail203,033 miles (+8,757)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 203,033 miles
- Test number
- 253717496857
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass194,276 miles (+2)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 194,276 miles
- Test number
- 720267727084
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))
Fail194,274 miles (+8,371)1 dangerous5 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 194,274 miles
- Test number
- 567313419687
- DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))
Pass185,903 miles (+7,458)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 185,903 miles
- Test number
- 421454205144
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass178,445 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 178,445 miles
- Test number
- 214986978725
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail178,445 miles (+8,791)1 dangerous1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 178,445 miles
- Test number
- 872781244243
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Pass169,654 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 169,654 miles
- Test number
- 431948432855
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail169,654 miles (+7,332)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 169,654 miles
- Test number
- 108703554775
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Pass162,322 miles (+7,751)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 162,322 miles
- Test number
- 587439143105
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Pass154,571 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 154,571 miles
- Test number
- 275231934473
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Fail154,571 miles (+12,320)3 repaired1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 154,571 miles
- Test number
- 333986033329
- Repaired at testFront Coil spring fractured or broken both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass142,251 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 142,251 miles
- Test number
- 984686382156
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fail142,251 miles (+16,426)3 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,251 miles
- Test number
- 896596984329
- FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass125,825 miles (+17,633)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 125,825 miles
- Test number
- 448738026110
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components
Pass108,192 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 108,192 miles
- Test number
- 389479913432
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components
Fail108,192 miles (+24,451)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,192 miles
- Test number
- 435578720267
- Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components
Pass83,741 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 83,741 miles
- Test number
- 457278555066
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail83,741 miles1 failure4 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,741 miles
- Test number
- 918628055055
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteNsf tyre inner edge starting to scrub
- NoteNsr tyre inner edge slightly out of shape
- NoteOsf tyre inner edge starting to scrub
- NoteOsr tyre inner edge slightly out of shape
Questions about LT12 CUW
- Does LT12 CUW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LT12 CUW is valid until 8 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LT12 CUW?
- The MOT on LT12 CUW is valid until 8 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LT12 CUW done?
- LT12 CUW was recorded at 213,735 miles at its MOT on 9 Aug 2026, an average of 11,356 miles a year.
- Has LT12 CUW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LT12 CUW has failed 9 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Aug 2026.
- Has the mileage on LT12 CUW 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 CUW find?
- LT12 CUW passed its latest MOT on 9 Aug 2026 with 3 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front side repeater insecure; offside rear position lamp insecure, and 2 more.
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