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Ford Focus

Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,596 cc

LT12 GFAMOT history

LT12 GFA is a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 30 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 23 Aug 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 78,293 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Aug 2026.

LT12 GFA black Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Aug 2027
Mileage
78,293 mi
At MOT on 13 Aug 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,081 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LT12 GFA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
30 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LT12 GFA was last recorded at 78,293 miles on 13 Aug 2026, 2,109 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,184 miles · 22 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
2,109 miles
Average per year
4,081 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 78,293 miles
  • 2025 – 76,184 miles
  • 2024 – 73,793 miles
  • 2023 – 71,696 miles
  • 2022 – 69,514 miles
  • 2021 – 67,104 miles
  • 2020 – 64,058 miles
  • 2019 – 61,252 miles
  • 2018 – 58,460 miles
  • 2017 – 55,890 miles
  • 2016 – 41,492 miles
  • 2015 – 31,832 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,293 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just on limit

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass78,293 miles (+2,109)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    78,293 miles
    Test number
    860619940450
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass76,184 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    76,184 miles
    Test number
    322941342703
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Fail76,184 miles (+2,391)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,184 miles
    Test number
    868791182284
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass73,793 miles (+2,097)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    73,793 miles
    Test number
    129685112300
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  5. Pass71,696 miles (+2,182)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    71,696 miles
    Test number
    303031995838
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Pass69,514 miles (+2,410)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    69,514 miles
    Test number
    237994282558
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear perished on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass67,104 miles (+3,046)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    67,104 miles
    Test number
    882048690322
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass64,058 miles (+2,806)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    64,058 miles
    Test number
    436844590522

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass61,252 miles (+2,792)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    61,252 miles
    Test number
    744771779148
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass58,460 miles (+2,570)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    58,460 miles
    Test number
    422301399517
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  11. Pass55,890 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    55,890 miles
    Test number
    816539553212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail55,890 miles (+4,320)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,890 miles
    Test number
    179336836477
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
  13. Pass51,570 miles (+10,078)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    51,570 miles
    Test number
    891676247398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass41,492 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    41,492 miles
    Test number
    807983548497
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also cracking on tyre. (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also cracking on tyre. (4.1.E.1)
  15. Fail41,492 miles (+9,660)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,492 miles
    Test number
    678832919816
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also cracking on tyre. (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also cracking on tyre. (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass31,832 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    31,832 miles
    Test number
    108595685414
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth rear tyre have uneven wear

Questions about LT12 GFA

Does LT12 GFA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LT12 GFA is valid until 23 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LT12 GFA?
The MOT on LT12 GFA is valid until 23 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 GFA done?
LT12 GFA was recorded at 78,293 miles at its MOT on 13 Aug 2026, an average of 4,081 miles a year.
Has LT12 GFA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LT12 GFA has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LT12 GFA 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 GFA find?
LT12 GFA passed its latest MOT on 13 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing on edges; suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes.

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