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Ford Focus

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,753 cc

LT12 HRAMOT history

LT12 HRA is a black diesel Ford Focus first used on 20 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 6 Nov 2026 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 97,662 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Oct 2025.

LT12 HRA black Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Focus, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 6 Nov 2026
Mileage
97,662 mi
At MOT on 22 Oct 2025
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,788 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LT12 HRA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,753 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
20 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LT12 HRA was last recorded at 97,662 miles on 22 Oct 2025, 11,331 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,331 miles · 7 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
11,331 miles
Average per year
5,788 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 97,662 miles
  • 2024 – 86,331 miles
  • 2023 – 74,250 miles
  • 2022 – 70,388 miles
  • 2021 – 65,665 miles
  • 2020 – 62,045 miles
  • 2019 – 58,545 miles
  • 2018 – 55,276 miles
  • 2017 – 50,045 miles
  • 2016 – 44,146 miles
  • 2015 – 38,893 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,662 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Engine cover / undertray

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm, inner edges (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm, inner edges (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass97,662 miles (+11,331)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    97,662 miles
    Test number
    251230851724
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass86,331 miles (+12,081)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    86,331 miles
    Test number
    883845643845
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass74,250 miles2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    74,250 miles
    Test number
    323890709924
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Fail74,250 miles (+3,862)1 repaired2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,250 miles
    Test number
    246694681271
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass70,388 miles (+4,723)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    70,388 miles
    Test number
    625194838435
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  6. Pass65,665 miles (+3,620)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    65,665 miles
    Test number
    222136485348
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  7. Pass62,045 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    62,045 miles
    Test number
    621839037896
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Fail62,045 miles (+3,500)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,045 miles
    Test number
    832156331097
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Pass58,545 miles (+3,269)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    58,545 miles
    Test number
    464403373589
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  10. Pass55,276 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    55,276 miles
    Test number
    115834151085
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  11. Fail55,276 miles (+5,231)2 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,276 miles
    Test number
    825861476687
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  12. Pass50,045 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    50,045 miles
    Test number
    287150285075
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm, inner edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm, inner edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover / undertray
  13. Fail50,042 miles (+5,896)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,042 miles
    Test number
    984234986681
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm, inner edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm, inner edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover / undertray
  14. Pass44,146 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    44,146 miles
    Test number
    259695829751
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover / undertray
  15. Fail44,145 miles (+5,252)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,145 miles
    Test number
    358236336715
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover / undertray
  16. Pass38,893 miles (+2,546)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    38,893 miles
    Test number
    354056300653

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass36,347 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    36,347 miles
    Test number
    189889075458
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  18. Fail36,347 miles2 failures4 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,347 miles
    Test number
    575629175056
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about LT12 HRA

Does LT12 HRA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LT12 HRA is valid until 6 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LT12 HRA?
The MOT on LT12 HRA is valid until 6 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LT12 HRA done?
LT12 HRA was recorded at 97,662 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2025, an average of 5,788 miles a year.
Has LT12 HRA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LT12 HRA has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on LT12 HRA 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 HRA find?
LT12 HRA passed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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