Ford Focus
Blue · Diesel · 2015 · 1,997 cc
S12 VAUMOT history
S12 VAU is a blue diesel Ford Focus first used on 30 Sept 2015. Its MOT is valid until 29 Sept 2027 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 56,527 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 29 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 56,527 mi
- At MOT on 23 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 11
- 9 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 5,552 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S12 VAU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Focus
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,997 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2015
- First used
- 30 Sept 2015
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 29 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 23 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S12 VAU was last recorded at 56,527 miles on 23 Sept 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Sept 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 56,527 miles · 22 Sept 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 5,552 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 56,527 miles
- 2025 – 51,462 miles
- 2024 – 46,353 miles
- 2023 – 40,985 miles
- 2022 – 34,850 miles
- 2021 – 27,175 miles
- 2020 – 20,011 miles
- 2019 – 15,764 miles
- 2018 – 12,186 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass56,527 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
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 pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024
Full MOT history
11 tests since 28 Sept 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass56,527 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 56,527 miles
- Test number
- 434610032988
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail56,527 miles (+5,065)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,527 miles
- Test number
- 453228642127
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass51,462 miles (+5,109)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 51,462 miles
- Test number
- 770366354685
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear tyres slightly worn on inner edges
Pass46,353 miles (+5,368)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 46,353 miles
- Test number
- 465929373574
- AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass40,985 miles (+6,135)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 40,985 miles
- Test number
- 934957830851
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,850 miles (+7,675)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 34,850 miles
- Test number
- 136964229149
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,175 miles (+7,164)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 27,175 miles
- Test number
- 290237867682
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,011 miles (+4,247)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 20,011 miles
- Test number
- 239950831550
- AdvisoryChild seat fitted to the nearside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass15,764 miles (+3,578)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 15,764 miles
- Test number
- 536728366206
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass12,186 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 12,186 miles
- Test number
- 419684495143
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail12,186 miles1 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 12,186 miles
- Test number
- 489910412774
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Questions about S12 VAU
- Does S12 VAU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S12 VAU is valid until 29 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S12 VAU?
- The MOT on S12 VAU is valid until 29 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S12 VAU done?
- S12 VAU was recorded at 56,527 miles at its MOT on 23 Sept 2026, an average of 5,552 miles a year.
- Has S12 VAU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S12 VAU has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Sept 2026.
- Has the mileage on S12 VAU 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 VAU find?
- S12 VAU passed its latest MOT on 23 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.
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