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Ford Focus

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 2,521 cc

S12 LUGMOT history

S12 LUG is a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 15 Sept 2008. Its MOT is valid until 24 Apr 2027 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 100,149 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Apr 2026.

S12 LUG black Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Apr 2027
Mileage
100,149 mi
At MOT on 1 Apr 2026
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,628 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S12 LUG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,521 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
15 Sept 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S12 LUG was last recorded at 100,149 miles on 1 Apr 2026, 7,255 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Apr 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 12 Aug 2021: 76,959 miles, lower than 86,346 miles on 10 Aug 2020.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
92,894 miles · 25 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
7,255 miles
Average per year
5,628 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 100,149 miles
  • 2025 – 92,894 miles
  • 2024 – 89,526 miles
  • 2023 – 84,244 miles
  • 2022 – 81,085 miles
  • 2021 – 76,959 miles
  • 2020 – 86,346 miles
  • 2019 – 67,013 miles
  • 2018 – 62,277 miles
  • 2017 – 56,449 miles
  • 2016 – 51,027 miles
  • 2015 – 45,359 miles
  • 2014 – 39,304 miles
  • 2013 – 32,338 miles
  • 2012 – 23,810 miles
  • 2011 – 18,191 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,149 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.00mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point/sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

20 tests since 31 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,149 miles (+7,255)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    100,149 miles
    Test number
    919723116074
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. Pass92,894 miles (+3,368)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    92,894 miles
    Test number
    105358038421
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass89,526 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2025
    Odometer
    89,526 miles
    Test number
    898316465491
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.00mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point/sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Fail89,526 miles (+5,282)1 dangerous4 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,526 miles
    Test number
    770925851783
    • DangerousOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.00mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point/sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass84,244 miles (+3,159)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2024
    Odometer
    84,244 miles
    Test number
    885141473522
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both. (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight surface rust underneath.
    • AdvisoryVehicle under-cover's + Sill cover's present.
  6. Pass81,085 miles (+4,126)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    81,085 miles
    Test number
    938166602708

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass76,959 miles (-9,387)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    76,959 miles
    Test number
    829837865048
    • AdvisoryMileage incorrectly inputted last year by ourselves, mileage correct as of this mot.
  8. Pass86,346 miles (+19,333)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    86,346 miles
    Test number
    495988742361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass67,013 miles (+4,736)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    67,013 miles
    Test number
    718823172083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass62,277 miles (+5,828)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    62,277 miles
    Test number
    901461637139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass56,449 miles (+5,422)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    56,449 miles
    Test number
    238131202202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass51,027 miles (+5,668)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    51,027 miles
    Test number
    602140218099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass45,359 miles (+6,055)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    45,359 miles
    Test number
    845953525262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass39,304 miles (+6,966)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    39,304 miles
    Test number
    865546324252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass32,338 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    32,338 miles
    Test number
    897733053245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail32,320 miles (+8,510)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,320 miles
    Test number
    979592353242
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass23,810 miles (+5,619)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    23,810 miles
    Test number
    579962652227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass18,191 miles (+2,482)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    18,191 miles
    Test number
    846225441204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass15,709 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    15,709 miles
    Test number
    607240991080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail15,709 miles1 dangerous1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,709 miles
    Test number
    626640291013
    • DangerousFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s front brake disc corroded and pitted

Questions about S12 LUG

Does S12 LUG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S12 LUG is valid until 24 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on S12 LUG?
The MOT on S12 LUG is valid until 24 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S12 LUG done?
S12 LUG was recorded at 100,149 miles at its MOT on 1 Apr 2026, an average of 5,628 miles a year.
Has S12 LUG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S12 LUG has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 24 May 2024.
Has the mileage on S12 LUG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 12 Aug 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S12 LUG find?
S12 LUG passed its latest MOT on 1 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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