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Ford Focus

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,560 cc

S12 DPFMOT history

S12 DPF is a black diesel Ford Focus first used on 1 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jun 2027 and it has passed 13 of 24 MOT tests, with 149,096 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jun 2026.

S12 DPF black Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Jun 2027
Mileage
149,096 mi
At MOT on 1 Jun 2026
MOT tests
24
13 passed · 11 failed
Per year
10,140 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S12 DPF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
1 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S12 DPF was last recorded at 149,096 miles on 1 Jun 2026, 5,504 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,592 miles · 4 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
5,504 miles
Average per year
10,140 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 149,096 miles
  • 2025 – 143,592 miles
  • 2024 – 137,016 miles
  • 2023 – 125,689 miles
  • 2022 – 109,290 miles
  • 2021 – 97,633 miles
  • 2020 – 83,704 miles
  • 2019 – 73,067 miles
  • 2018 – 60,877 miles
  • 2017 – 49,558 miles
  • 2016 – 38,746 miles
  • 2015 – 37,229 miles
  • 2014 – 29,525 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,096 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisorySill covers fitted unable to fully check conditionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryUnder body under sealed unable to fully check condition

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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

24 tests since 16 Aug 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass149,096 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    149,096 miles
    Test number
    663635643482
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted unable to fully check condition
    • AdvisoryUnder body under sealed unable to fully check condition

  2. Fail149,074 miles (+5,482)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,074 miles
    Test number
    977776768954
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted unable to fully check condition
    • AdvisoryUnder body under sealed unable to fully check condition

  3. Pass143,592 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    143,592 miles
    Test number
    474741843783
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted unable to fully check condition

  4. Fail143,591 miles (+6,575)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,591 miles
    Test number
    515219320550
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted unable to fully check condition

  5. Pass137,016 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    137,016 miles
    Test number
    537281901778
    • AdvisoryHandbrake effort just in specifications
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail137,016 miles (+11,327)1 dangerous1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,016 miles
    Test number
    736136616726
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake effort just in specifications
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass125,689 miles (+70)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    125,689 miles
    Test number
    466933906152
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  8. Fail125,619 miles (+16,329)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,619 miles
    Test number
    599723092549
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  9. Pass109,290 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    109,290 miles
    Test number
    636356754629
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  10. Fail109,290 miles (+11,657)8 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,290 miles
    Test number
    529686404600
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSteering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  11. Pass97,633 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    97,633 miles
    Test number
    942238266204
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeatshield insecure

  12. Fail97,633 miles (+4,957)2 major2 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,633 miles
    Test number
    126005951528
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeatshield insecure

  13. Fail92,676 miles (+8,972)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,676 miles
    Test number
    489678370176
    • MajorBonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield damaged

  14. Pass83,704 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    83,704 miles
    Test number
    797459777640
    • AdvisoryEngine covers/undertrays fitted

  15. Fail83,703 miles (+10,636)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,703 miles
    Test number
    626261989447
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers/undertrays fitted

  16. Pass73,067 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    73,067 miles
    Test number
    840951928561
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  17. Fail73,067 miles (+12,190)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,067 miles
    Test number
    159362598608
    • MajorBonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  18. Pass60,877 miles (+11,319)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    60,877 miles
    Test number
    673591749265
    • AdvisoryEngine covers/undertrays fitted

  19. Pass49,558 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    49,558 miles
    Test number
    495435198118
    • AdvisoryAll tyres nearing wear markers 205/50/17

  20. Fail49,558 miles (+10,812)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,558 miles
    Test number
    633714123369
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryAll tyres nearing wear markers 205/50/17

  21. Pass38,746 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    38,746 miles
    Test number
    129774741688

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail38,746 miles (+1,517)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,746 miles
    Test number
    592179392636
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre has a nail in it

  23. Pass37,229 miles (+7,704)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    37,229 miles
    Test number
    169257725204
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass29,525 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    29,525 miles
    Test number
    539468924204
    • NoteNearside Rear Tyre Starting to perish in tread

Questions about S12 DPF

Does S12 DPF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S12 DPF is valid until 6 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on S12 DPF?
The MOT on S12 DPF is valid until 6 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S12 DPF done?
S12 DPF was recorded at 149,096 miles at its MOT on 1 Jun 2026, an average of 10,140 miles a year.
Has S12 DPF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S12 DPF has failed 11 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on S12 DPF 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 S12 DPF find?
S12 DPF passed its latest MOT on 1 Jun 2026 with 2 advisories: sill covers fitted unable to fully check condition; under body under sealed unable to fully check condition.

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