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Ford Focus

Red · Petrol · 2012 · 1,596 cc

LT12 HLAMOT history

LT12 HLA is a red petrol Ford Focus first used on 29 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 2 Oct 2027 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 102,528 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

LT12 HLA red Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Oct 2027
Mileage
102,528 mi
At MOT on 28 Sept 2026
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,157 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LT12 HLA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
29 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LT12 HLA was last recorded at 102,528 miles on 28 Sept 2026, 15,682 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,846 miles · 3 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
15,682 miles
Average per year
7,157 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 102,528 miles
  • 2025 – 86,846 miles
  • 2024 – 77,387 miles
  • 2023 – 70,426 miles
  • 2022 – 64,560 miles
  • 2021 – 60,874 miles
  • 2020 – 57,788 miles
  • 2019 – 51,487 miles
  • 2018 – 44,673 miles
  • 2017 – 35,585 miles
  • 2016 – 25,892 miles
  • 2015 – 19,993 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,528 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft seal slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded, not excessive

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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Central heat shield loose

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside mirror casing damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

20 tests since 18 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass102,528 miles (+15,682)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    102,528 miles
    Test number
    507959192287
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft seal slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded, not excessive

  2. Pass86,846 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    86,846 miles
    Test number
    235317143131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail86,842 miles (+3,122)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,842 miles
    Test number
    832321515808
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass83,720 miles (+6,333)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    83,720 miles
    Test number
    560328207469
    • AdvisoryNearside Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass77,387 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    77,387 miles
    Test number
    314633540414
    • AdvisoryCentral heat shield loose
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive around nearside driveshaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail77,387 miles (+6,961)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,387 miles
    Test number
    834297085343
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral heat shield loose
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive around nearside driveshaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass70,426 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    70,426 miles
    Test number
    888167401537
    • AdvisoryCentral heat shield loose
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Fail70,426 miles (+5,866)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,426 miles
    Test number
    680734796635
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral heat shield loose
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass64,560 miles (+3,686)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    64,560 miles
    Test number
    567800947989

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass60,874 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    60,874 miles
    Test number
    832599920687

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail60,870 miles (+3,082)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,870 miles
    Test number
    375549004658
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass57,788 miles (+6,301)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    57,788 miles
    Test number
    657302509694
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low

  13. Pass51,487 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    51,487 miles
    Test number
    349080490636
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin All front. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryLower engine bay cover installed obscuring components.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  14. Fail51,486 miles (+6,813)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,486 miles
    Test number
    736778585819
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin All front. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryLower engine bay cover installed obscuring components.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  15. Pass44,673 miles (+9,088)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    44,673 miles
    Test number
    710867035904
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass35,585 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    35,585 miles
    Test number
    321992402703
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside mirror casing damaged
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  17. Fail35,585 miles (+9,693)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,585 miles
    Test number
    363691596088
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside mirror casing damaged
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  18. Pass25,892 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    25,892 miles
    Test number
    674882086265
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and side wall damage close to cords (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside mirror casing damaged
    • AdvisoryCracks in tread of both rear tyres
    • AdvisoryItem removed from drivers view
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  19. Fail25,892 miles (+5,899)2 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,892 miles
    Test number
    859739594366
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and side wall damage close to cords (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside mirror casing damaged
    • AdvisoryCracks in tread of both rear tyres
    • AdvisoryItem removed from drivers view
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  20. Pass19,993 miles1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    19,993 miles
    Test number
    367667375026
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside door mirror casing damaged
    • NoteNearside rear tyre side wall damage close to cords

Questions about LT12 HLA

Does LT12 HLA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LT12 HLA is valid until 2 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LT12 HLA?
The MOT on LT12 HLA is valid until 2 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LT12 HLA done?
LT12 HLA was recorded at 102,528 miles at its MOT on 28 Sept 2026, an average of 7,157 miles a year.
Has LT12 HLA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LT12 HLA has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LT12 HLA 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 HLA find?
LT12 HLA passed its latest MOT on 28 Sept 2026 with 7 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal slight leak; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush, and 4 more.

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