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Ford Focus

Red · Petrol · 2012 · 1,596 cc

LT12 SFEMOT history

LT12 SFE is a red petrol Ford Focus first used on 29 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 18 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 118,976 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Mar 2026.

LT12 SFE red Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Mar 2027
Mileage
118,976 mi
At MOT on 19 Mar 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,438 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LT12 SFE
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 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LT12 SFE was last recorded at 118,976 miles on 19 Mar 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,976 miles · 17 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
8,438 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 118,976 miles
  • 2025 – 114,391 miles
  • 2024 – 92,219 miles
  • 2023 – 90,665 miles
  • 2022 – 85,549 miles
  • 2021 – 81,538 miles
  • 2020 – 77,477 miles
  • 2019 – 71,110 miles
  • 2018 – 65,386 miles
  • 2017 – 55,741 miles
  • 2016 – 42,741 miles
  • 2015 – 28,229 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,976 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025

Full MOT history

15 tests since 17 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,976 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    118,976 miles
    Test number
    315491923771

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail118,976 miles (+4,585)1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,976 miles
    Test number
    557846544624
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  3. Pass114,391 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    114,391 miles
    Test number
    631405226225
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Fail114,391 miles (+22,172)1 dangerous5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,391 miles
    Test number
    876746203797
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass92,219 miles (+1,554)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    92,219 miles
    Test number
    928143314438
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass90,665 miles (+5,116)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    90,665 miles
    Test number
    560264230679

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass85,549 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    85,549 miles
    Test number
    333047666633

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail85,549 miles (+4,011)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,549 miles
    Test number
    644377297685
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  9. Pass81,538 miles (+4,061)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    81,538 miles
    Test number
    371452443830

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass77,477 miles (+6,367)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    77,477 miles
    Test number
    834967715422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass71,110 miles (+5,724)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    71,110 miles
    Test number
    918038950663
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  12. Pass65,386 miles (+9,645)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    65,386 miles
    Test number
    817381723583

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass55,741 miles (+13,000)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    55,741 miles
    Test number
    176734260604

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass42,741 miles (+14,512)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    42,741 miles
    Test number
    907403247396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass28,229 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    28,229 miles
    Test number
    429218465151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LT12 SFE

Does LT12 SFE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LT12 SFE is valid until 18 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LT12 SFE?
The MOT on LT12 SFE is valid until 18 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LT12 SFE done?
LT12 SFE was recorded at 118,976 miles at its MOT on 19 Mar 2026, an average of 8,438 miles a year.
Has LT12 SFE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LT12 SFE has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LT12 SFE 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 SFE find?
LT12 SFE passed its latest MOT on 19 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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