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Ford Focus

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,560 cc

LU57 LFCMOT history

LU57 LFC is a black diesel Ford Focus first used on 14 Dec 2012. Its MOT is valid until 20 Feb 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 152,376 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Feb 2026.

LU57 LFC black Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Feb 2027
Mileage
152,376 mi
At MOT on 19 Feb 2026
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
10,409 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LU57 LFC
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
14 Dec 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LU57 LFC was last recorded at 152,376 miles on 19 Feb 2026, 6,331 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
146,045 miles · 21 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
6,331 miles
Average per year
10,409 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 152,376 miles
  • 2025 – 146,045 miles
  • 2023 – 137,783 miles
  • 2022 – 127,598 miles
  • 2021 – 117,075 miles
  • 2020 – 106,188 miles
  • 2019 – 94,558 miles
  • 2018 – 77,801 miles
  • 2017 – 66,466 miles
  • 2016 – 55,128 miles
  • 2015 – 45,881 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass152,376 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lens cracked & damp inside

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Faces rusty

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both misting

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both at 3mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front both front tyres wearing on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

14 tests since 27 Nov 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass152,376 miles (+6,331)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    152,376 miles
    Test number
    283726476917
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lens cracked & damp inside
  2. Pass146,045 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    146,045 miles
    Test number
    791031320998
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Faces rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  3. Fail146,045 miles (+8,262)1 major1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,045 miles
    Test number
    258223577683
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Faces rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  4. Pass137,783 miles (+10,185)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    137,783 miles
    Test number
    452393055482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass127,598 miles (+10,466)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    127,598 miles
    Test number
    807798185722
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  6. Pass117,132 miles (+57)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    117,132 miles
    Test number
    328602389007
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both misting (5.3.2 (b))
  7. Fail117,075 miles (+10,887)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,075 miles
    Test number
    912412795103
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both misting (5.3.2 (b))
  8. Pass106,188 miles (+11,630)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    106,188 miles
    Test number
    620240010218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass94,558 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    94,558 miles
    Test number
    279574096603
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront both front tyres wearing on inner edge
  10. Fail94,550 miles (+16,749)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,550 miles
    Test number
    974819737254
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront both front tyres wearing on inner edge
  11. Pass77,801 miles (+11,335)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    77,801 miles
    Test number
    663234099819
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres scrubbing inside edge
  12. Pass66,466 miles (+11,338)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    66,466 miles
    Test number
    307701530190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass55,128 miles (+9,247)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    55,128 miles
    Test number
    614493773350
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryAdvise wheel alignment due to tyre wear
  14. Pass45,881 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    45,881 miles
    Test number
    579113754505
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LU57 LFC

Does LU57 LFC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LU57 LFC is valid until 20 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LU57 LFC?
The MOT on LU57 LFC is valid until 20 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LU57 LFC done?
LU57 LFC was recorded at 152,376 miles at its MOT on 19 Feb 2026, an average of 10,409 miles a year.
Has LU57 LFC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LU57 LFC has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on LU57 LFC 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 LU57 LFC find?
LU57 LFC passed its latest MOT on 19 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear direction indicator slightly discoloured; offside rear lens cracked & damp inside.

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