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Ford Focus

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,560 cc

LT12 HSAMOT history

LT12 HSA is a black diesel Ford Focus first used on 23 Apr 2012. Its MOT is valid until 16 Feb 2027 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 148,407 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Feb 2026.

LT12 HSA black Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Feb 2027
Mileage
148,407 mi
At MOT on 16 Feb 2026
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,227 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LT12 HSA
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
23 Apr 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LT12 HSA was last recorded at 148,407 miles on 16 Feb 2026, 12,238 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,169 miles · 17 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
12,238 miles
Average per year
9,227 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 148,407 miles
  • 2025 – 136,169 miles
  • 2024 – 125,114 miles
  • 2023 – 120,093 miles
  • 2021 – 111,453 miles
  • 2020 – 106,338 miles
  • 2019 – 92,428 miles
  • 2018 – 84,495 miles
  • 2017 – 74,633 miles
  • 2016 – 61,680 miles
  • 2015 – 48,445 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,407 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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 Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass148,407 miles (+12,238)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    148,407 miles
    Test number
    524956476011
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Pass136,169 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    136,169 miles
    Test number
    848330396606

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail136,152 miles (+11,038)1 dangerous4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,152 miles
    Test number
    177370940048
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted masking testable items
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Requires attention soon (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Requires attention soon (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass125,114 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    125,114 miles
    Test number
    855816944240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail125,114 miles (+5,021)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,114 miles
    Test number
    855061175691
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass120,093 miles (+180)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    120,093 miles
    Test number
    971458406224
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail119,913 miles (+8,460)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,913 miles
    Test number
    469271083060
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass111,453 miles (+5,115)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    111,453 miles
    Test number
    838375144243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass106,338 miles (+13,910)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    106,338 miles
    Test number
    907045497689
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass92,428 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    92,428 miles
    Test number
    646868183686

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail92,427 miles (+7,932)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,427 miles
    Test number
    485898570008
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass84,495 miles (+9,862)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2019
    Odometer
    84,495 miles
    Test number
    712676439731

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass74,633 miles (+12,953)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2018
    Odometer
    74,633 miles
    Test number
    572949825689

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass61,680 miles (+13,235)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2017
    Odometer
    61,680 miles
    Test number
    749655306061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass48,445 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    48,445 miles
    Test number
    228128005428
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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 HSA

Does LT12 HSA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LT12 HSA is valid until 16 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LT12 HSA?
The MOT on LT12 HSA is valid until 16 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LT12 HSA done?
LT12 HSA was recorded at 148,407 miles at its MOT on 16 Feb 2026, an average of 9,227 miles a year.
Has LT12 HSA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LT12 HSA has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LT12 HSA 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 HSA find?
LT12 HSA passed its latest MOT on 16 Feb 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); offside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.

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