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2012 FORD FOCUS
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- Registration SL12ZTY
- Manufacturer FORD
- Model FOCUS
- Year 2012
- Colour White
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1560cc
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- Expired 16 Apr 2026
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
8 Apr 2025
Pass
Mileage: 163,912 MI
Expiry date: 16 Apr 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust heat shield slightly insecure, but unlikely to become detached
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel, braking system may need adjustment or repair
- Parking brake efficiency only just met minimum requirements, braking system may need adjustment or repair
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
8 Apr 2025
Fail
Mileage: 163,912 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Exhaust heat shield slightly insecure, but unlikely to become detached
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel, braking system may need adjustment or repair
- Parking brake efficiency only just met minimum requirements, braking system may need adjustment or repair
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
- Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
15 Apr 2024
Pass
Mileage: 152,744 MI
Expiry date: 16 Apr 2025 15 Apr 202415 Apr 2024
Fail
Mileage: 152,742 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust heat shield slightly insecure, but not likely to become detached
- Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
17 Apr 2023
Pass
Mileage: 142,324 MI
Expiry date: 16 Apr 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
15 Apr 2023
Fail
Mileage: 142,324 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases hole in centre silencer (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
26 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 125,978 MI
Expiry date: 15 Apr 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear (6.1.2 (a))
26 Mar 2022
Fail
Mileage: 125,978 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
16 Apr 2021
Pass
Mileage: 119,169 MI
Expiry date: 15 Apr 2022 16 Apr 202116 Apr 2021
Fail
Mileage: 119,169 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
25 Feb 2021
Fail
Mileage: 119,113 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
3 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 104,131 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jan 2021 3 Jan 202020 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 102,566 MI
Expiry date: 7 Aug 2020 20 Jul 20198 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 95,087 MI
Expiry date: 7 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
17 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 84,208 MI
Expiry date: 7 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
8 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 73,322 MI
Expiry date: 7 Aug 2017 8 Aug 20168 Aug 2016
Fail
Mileage: 73,322 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
9 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 35,533 MI
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SL12ZTY was registered on 2012-05-18
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