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Ford Focus

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,560 cc

LT12 HGOMOT history

LT12 HGO is a black diesel Ford Focus first used on 1 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 18 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 115,552 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Mar 2026.

LT12 HGO black Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Mar 2027
Mileage
115,552 mi
At MOT on 18 Mar 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
8,893 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LT12 HGO
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
1 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LT12 HGO was last recorded at 115,552 miles on 18 Mar 2026, 6,089 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,463 miles · 19 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
6,089 miles
Average per year
8,893 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 115,552 miles
  • 2025 – 109,463 miles
  • 2024 – 102,978 miles
  • 2023 – 98,362 miles
  • 2022 – 89,440 miles
  • 2021 – 81,582 miles
  • 2020 – 63,908 miles
  • 2019 – 45,821 miles
  • 2018 – 33,469 miles
  • 2017 – 24,968 miles
  • 2016 – 21,577 miles
  • 2015 – 17,092 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,552 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

Full MOT history

14 tests since 20 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,552 miles (+6,089)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    115,552 miles
    Test number
    815735253647

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass109,463 miles (+6,485)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    109,463 miles
    Test number
    396334871518

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass102,978 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    102,978 miles
    Test number
    499621477427
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Fail102,977 miles (+4,615)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,977 miles
    Test number
    442197648012
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass98,362 miles (+8,922)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    98,362 miles
    Test number
    742187582954
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension subframe and components have surface corrosion
  6. Pass89,440 miles (+7,858)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    89,440 miles
    Test number
    627070492816
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perishing and cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perishing and cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass81,582 miles (+17,674)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    81,582 miles
    Test number
    605035752111
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Wipers smeary
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Perished (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass63,908 miles (+18,087)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    63,908 miles
    Test number
    130712028820
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective water in lens but beam ok (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  9. Pass45,821 miles (+12,352)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    45,821 miles
    Test number
    118317645183
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass33,469 miles (+8,501)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    33,469 miles
    Test number
    198561925622
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
  11. Pass24,968 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    24,968 miles
    Test number
    890344335478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail24,968 miles (+3,391)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,968 miles
    Test number
    331576601165
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
  13. Pass21,577 miles (+4,485)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    21,577 miles
    Test number
    307254424634

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass17,092 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    17,092 miles
    Test number
    958221455005
    • 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)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about LT12 HGO

Does LT12 HGO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LT12 HGO is valid until 18 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LT12 HGO?
The MOT on LT12 HGO is valid until 18 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LT12 HGO done?
LT12 HGO was recorded at 115,552 miles at its MOT on 18 Mar 2026, an average of 8,893 miles a year.
Has LT12 HGO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LT12 HGO has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on LT12 HGO 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 HGO find?
LT12 HGO passed its latest MOT on 18 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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