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Ford Focus

White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,560 cc

LT12 PUOMOT history

LT12 PUO is a white diesel Ford Focus first used on 3 Apr 2012. Its MOT is valid until 13 Oct 2027 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 159,321 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2026.

LT12 PUO white Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Oct 2027
Mileage
159,321 mi
At MOT on 13 Oct 2026
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
10,976 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LT12 PUO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
3 Apr 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LT12 PUO was last recorded at 159,321 miles on 13 Oct 2026, 8,161 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
151,160 miles · 14 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
8,161 miles
Average per year
10,976 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 159,321 miles
  • 2025 – 151,160 miles
  • 2024 – 144,253 miles
  • 2023 – 135,997 miles
  • 2022 – 127,202 miles
  • 2021 – 114,600 miles
  • 2020 – 101,974 miles
  • 2019 – 82,086 miles
  • 2018 – 64,715 miles
  • 2017 – 53,265 miles
  • 2016 – 42,492 miles
  • 2015 – 32,122 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,321 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 Stop lamp(s) not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

19 tests since 12 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass159,321 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    159,321 miles
    Test number
    943386268252
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail159,321 miles (+8,161)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,321 miles
    Test number
    417368671485
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass151,160 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    151,160 miles
    Test number
    336360953916
    • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear lower bumper damaged

  4. Fail151,160 miles (+6,907)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,160 miles
    Test number
    409351554028
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear lower bumper damaged

  5. Pass144,253 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    144,253 miles
    Test number
    745847982224
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear bumper lower missing

  6. Fail144,253 miles (+8,256)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,253 miles
    Test number
    912821707179
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear bumper lower missing

  7. Pass135,997 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    135,997 miles
    Test number
    793836253970

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail135,997 miles (+8,795)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,997 miles
    Test number
    141648677352
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass127,202 miles (+12,602)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    127,202 miles
    Test number
    959109830015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass114,600 miles (+12,626)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    114,600 miles
    Test number
    376226494816
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  11. Pass101,974 miles (+19,888)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    101,974 miles
    Test number
    821977826637
    • MinorNearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  12. Pass82,086 miles (+17,371)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    82,086 miles
    Test number
    349376471431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass64,715 miles (+6)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    64,715 miles
    Test number
    847474587383
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Fail64,709 miles (+11,444)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,709 miles
    Test number
    593677288513
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass53,265 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    53,265 miles
    Test number
    549263923146
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 on the car (3.5.1i)

  16. Fail53,265 miles (+10,773)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,265 miles
    Test number
    623877541353
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 on the car (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass42,492 miles (+10,370)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    42,492 miles
    Test number
    408350988661
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (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 inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail32,122 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,122 miles
    Test number
    538191275023
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

  19. Pass32,122 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    32,122 miles
    Test number
    938731775046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LT12 PUO

Does LT12 PUO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LT12 PUO is valid until 13 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LT12 PUO?
The MOT on LT12 PUO is valid until 13 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 PUO done?
LT12 PUO was recorded at 159,321 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2026, an average of 10,976 miles a year.
Has LT12 PUO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LT12 PUO has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LT12 PUO 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 PUO find?
LT12 PUO passed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2026 with 7 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both n/s and o/s; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 4 more.

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