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Ford Focus

Black · Petrol · 2010 · 1,596 cc

V12 TLEMOT history

V12 TLE is a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 29 Mar 2010. Its MOT is valid until 27 Sept 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 58,816 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

V12 TLE black Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Sept 2027
Mileage
58,816 mi
At MOT on 28 Sept 2026
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,221 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V12 TLE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
29 Mar 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V12 TLE was last recorded at 58,816 miles on 28 Sept 2026, 2,623 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
56,193 miles · 22 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
2,623 miles
Average per year
3,221 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 58,816 miles
  • 2025 – 56,193 miles
  • 2024 – 52,692 miles
  • 2023 – 49,134 miles
  • 2022 – 46,084 miles
  • 2021 – 43,947 miles
  • 2020 – 41,282 miles
  • 2019 – 38,924 miles
  • 2018 – 35,549 miles
  • 2017 – 32,426 miles
  • 2016 – 29,560 miles
  • 2015 – 24,328 miles
  • 2014 – 19,903 miles
  • 2013 – 15,179 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass58,816 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened O/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (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 Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

22 tests since 11 Mar 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass58,816 miles (+2,623)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    58,816 miles
    Test number
    163799344266
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened O/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass56,193 miles (+3,501)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    56,193 miles
    Test number
    707300006722
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass52,692 miles (+14)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    52,692 miles
    Test number
    266993276682
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail52,678 miles (+3,544)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,678 miles
    Test number
    248052597871
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass49,134 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    49,134 miles
    Test number
    528844904455
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail49,134 miles (+3,050)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,134 miles
    Test number
    176880095754
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass46,084 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    46,084 miles
    Test number
    741540593464
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Fail46,084 miles (+2,137)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,084 miles
    Test number
    875459118938
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass43,947 miles (+2,665)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    43,947 miles
    Test number
    654713081500

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass41,282 miles (+2,358)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    41,282 miles
    Test number
    407444286832

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass38,924 miles (+3,375)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    38,924 miles
    Test number
    894380992833
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass35,549 miles (+3,123)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    35,549 miles
    Test number
    974320595776
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryEXHAUST DETERIORATED
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  13. Pass32,426 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    32,426 miles
    Test number
    716327236762
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn close to limit
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre deteriorated

  14. Fail32,426 miles (+2,866)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,426 miles
    Test number
    742852958145
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn close to limit
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre deteriorated

  15. Pass29,560 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    29,560 miles
    Test number
    932440463654

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail29,560 miles (+1,419)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,560 miles
    Test number
    564317214854
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50/17 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads worn

  17. Pass28,141 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    28,141 miles
    Test number
    343052795396
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail28,141 miles (+3,813)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,141 miles
    Test number
    374628385543
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass24,328 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    24,328 miles
    Test number
    118229685095
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Fail24,328 miles (+4,425)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,328 miles
    Test number
    379059385021
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass19,903 miles (+4,724)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    19,903 miles
    Test number
    185686374428
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass15,179 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    15,179 miles
    Test number
    857740873096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V12 TLE

Does V12 TLE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V12 TLE is valid until 27 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on V12 TLE?
The MOT on V12 TLE is valid until 27 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V12 TLE done?
V12 TLE was recorded at 58,816 miles at its MOT on 28 Sept 2026, an average of 3,221 miles a year.
Has V12 TLE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V12 TLE has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on V12 TLE 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 V12 TLE find?
V12 TLE passed its latest MOT on 28 Sept 2026 with 10 advisories: front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 7 more.

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