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Ford Focus

Brown · Diesel · 2012 · 1,560 cc

S12 OSSMOT history

S12 OSS is a brown diesel Ford Focus first used on 19 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 20 Dec 2026 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 98,015 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Dec 2025.

S12 OSS brown Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Dec 2026
Mileage
98,015 mi
At MOT on 16 Dec 2025
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,398 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S12 OSS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Brown
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
19 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S12 OSS was last recorded at 98,015 miles on 16 Dec 2025, 4,373 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
93,642 miles · 16 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
4,373 miles
Average per year
7,398 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 98,015 miles
  • 2024 – 93,642 miles
  • 2023 – 88,535 miles
  • 2022 – 84,571 miles
  • 2021 – 79,779 miles
  • 2020 – 68,879 miles
  • 2019 – 54,600 miles
  • 2018 – 38,960 miles
  • 2017 – 34,341 miles
  • 2016 – 31,594 miles
  • 2015 – 21,251 miles
  • 2014 – 12,273 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,015 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryBrake cable damaged but not to excess frayed at both callipers (1.1.15 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (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 Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

Full MOT history

17 tests since 15 May 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,015 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    98,015 miles
    Test number
    800459133195
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake cable damaged but not to excess frayed at both callipers (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail98,015 miles (+4,373)2 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,015 miles
    Test number
    211384494602
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake cable damaged but not to excess frayed at both callipers (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass93,642 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    93,642 miles
    Test number
    398222895110
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  4. Fail93,642 miles (+5,107)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,642 miles
    Test number
    855619241205
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  5. Pass88,535 miles (+3,964)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    88,535 miles
    Test number
    267852330828

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass84,571 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    84,571 miles
    Test number
    527133271858

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail84,571 miles (+4,792)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,571 miles
    Test number
    537436088673
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass79,779 miles (+10,900)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    79,779 miles
    Test number
    379731617378
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  9. Pass68,879 miles (+14,279)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    68,879 miles
    Test number
    365077848374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass54,600 miles (+15,640)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    54,600 miles
    Test number
    480909967750
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass38,960 miles (+2,144)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    38,960 miles
    Test number
    895513575428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass36,816 miles (+2,475)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    36,816 miles
    Test number
    827267400466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass34,341 miles (+2,747)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    34,341 miles
    Test number
    212707730382
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass31,594 miles (+10,343)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    31,594 miles
    Test number
    570459295820

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass21,251 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    21,251 miles
    Test number
    628327615055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail21,251 miles (+8,978)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,251 miles
    Test number
    685467815095
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

  17. Pass12,273 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2015
    Odometer
    12,273 miles
    Test number
    115875134133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S12 OSS

Does S12 OSS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S12 OSS is valid until 20 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on S12 OSS?
The MOT on S12 OSS is valid until 20 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S12 OSS done?
S12 OSS was recorded at 98,015 miles at its MOT on 16 Dec 2025, an average of 7,398 miles a year.
Has S12 OSS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S12 OSS has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on S12 OSS 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 OSS find?
S12 OSS passed its latest MOT on 16 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; brake cable damaged but not to excess frayed at both callipers; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both, and 3 more.

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