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Ford Focus

Red · Petrol · 2012 · 1,596 cc

LT12 RLUMOT history

LT12 RLU is a red petrol Ford Focus first used on 1 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 11 Sept 2027 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 134,868 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Sept 2026.

LT12 RLU red Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Focus, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 11 Sept 2027
Mileage
134,868 mi
At MOT on 11 Sept 2026
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,590 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LT12 RLU
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
1 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LT12 RLU was last recorded at 134,868 miles on 11 Sept 2026, 5,281 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,587 miles · 11 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
5,281 miles
Average per year
7,590 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 134,868 miles
  • 2025 – 129,587 miles
  • 2024 – 124,560 miles
  • 2023 – 121,718 miles
  • 2022 – 117,944 miles
  • 2021 – 113,333 miles
  • 2020 – 110,167 miles
  • 2019 – 104,289 miles
  • 2018 – 94,657 miles
  • 2017 – 89,591 miles
  • 2016 – 83,159 miles
  • 2015 – 47,388 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,868 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryCoolant Level LowRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer Side Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Bearing Has Wear
  • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (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.

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

20 tests since 3 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,868 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    134,868 miles
    Test number
    524799307837
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant Level Low
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer Side Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Bearing Has Wear
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Fail134,868 miles (+5,281)1 repaired1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,868 miles
    Test number
    698286634110
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant Level Low
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer Side Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Bearing Has Wear
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass129,587 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    129,587 miles
    Test number
    845885394127
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

  4. Fail129,586 miles (+5,026)1 dangerous4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,586 miles
    Test number
    644961844446
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

  5. Pass124,560 miles2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    124,560 miles
    Test number
    270949553491
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail124,560 miles (+2,842)5 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,560 miles
    Test number
    440750216807
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass121,718 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    121,718 miles
    Test number
    691444723297
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail121,718 miles (+3,774)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,718 miles
    Test number
    441851816675
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass117,944 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    117,944 miles
    Test number
    970272236198
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge`s (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge`s (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  10. Fail117,943 miles (+4,610)1 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,943 miles
    Test number
    510177131075
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge`s (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge`s (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low

  11. Pass113,333 miles (+3,166)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    113,333 miles
    Test number
    638076003171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass110,167 miles (+5,878)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    110,167 miles
    Test number
    383351807837

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass104,289 miles (+9,632)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    104,289 miles
    Test number
    483316136849

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass94,657 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    94,657 miles
    Test number
    911059931574

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail94,657 miles (+5,066)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,657 miles
    Test number
    741902211355
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

  16. Pass89,591 miles (+6,432)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    89,591 miles
    Test number
    913981233489
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOil level low

  17. Pass83,159 miles (+6,503)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    83,159 miles
    Test number
    774239672924

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass76,656 miles (+29,268)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    76,656 miles
    Test number
    237260647939
    • AdvisoryOffside Driveshaft seal leaking

  19. Pass47,388 miles (+10)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    47,388 miles
    Test number
    725384665088
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Fail47,378 miles2 failures6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,378 miles
    Test number
    226752665052
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

Questions about LT12 RLU

Does LT12 RLU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LT12 RLU is valid until 11 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LT12 RLU?
The MOT on LT12 RLU is valid until 11 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LT12 RLU done?
LT12 RLU was recorded at 134,868 miles at its MOT on 11 Sept 2026, an average of 7,590 miles a year.
Has LT12 RLU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LT12 RLU has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LT12 RLU 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 RLU find?
LT12 RLU passed its latest MOT on 11 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; coolant level low; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall, and 4 more.

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