# SL12ZTY — FORD FOCUS MOT History & Vehicle Check

SL12ZTY is a White FORD FOCUS, Diesel (1560cc), first registered 2012-05-18. This page summarises its DVSA MOT test history and current MOT status.

Further information for SL12ZTY — including road tax (VED) status and cost, running costs, fuel economy, insurance group and more — is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/.

## Vehicle details

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration | SL12ZTY |
| Make | FORD |
| Model | FOCUS |
| Colour | White |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine size | 1560cc |
| First registered | 2012-05-18 |

## MOT status

- Current MOT: Expired or not valid
- MOT expiry date: 2026-04-16 00:00:00

## MOT test summary

- Total tests: 18
- Passes: 11
- Fails: 7
- Pass rate: 61.11%
- Total defects recorded: 73

## MOT test history

| Date | Result | Mileage | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-04-08 11:29:30 | PASSED | 163,912 MI | 2026-04-16 00:00:00 |
| 2025-04-08 11:29:29 | FAILED | 163,912 MI | — |
| 2024-04-15 13:47:20 | PASSED | 152,744 MI | 2025-04-16 00:00:00 |
| 2024-04-15 08:43:10 | FAILED | 152,742 MI | — |
| 2023-04-17 12:55:17 | PASSED | 142,324 MI | 2024-04-16 00:00:00 |
| 2023-04-15 08:47:13 | FAILED | 142,324 MI | — |
| 2022-03-26 09:12:42 | PASSED | 125,978 MI | 2023-04-15 00:00:00 |
| 2022-03-26 09:12:41 | FAILED | 125,978 MI | — |
| 2021-04-16 14:23:58 | PASSED | 119,169 MI | 2022-04-15 00:00:00 |
| 2021-04-16 08:18:11 | FAILED | 119,169 MI | — |
| 2021-02-25 11:18:07 | FAILED | 119,113 MI | — |
| 2020-01-03 12:25:00 | PASSED | 104,131 MI | 2021-01-02 00:00:00 |
| 2019-07-20 09:24:49 | PASSED | 102,566 MI | 2020-08-07 00:00:00 |
| 2018-08-08 15:39:10 | PASSED | 95,087 MI | 2019-08-07 00:00:00 |
| 2017-07-17 10:51:15 | PASSED | 84,208 MI | 2018-08-07 00:00:00 |
| 2016-08-08 14:02:41 | PASSED | 73,322 MI | 2017-08-07 00:00:00 |
| 2016-08-08 10:21:11 | FAILED | 73,322 MI | — |
| 2015-03-09 10:01:22 | PASSED | 35,533 MI | 2016-03-08 00:00:00 |

### Defects and advisories

**2025-04-08 11:29:30 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Exhaust heat shield slightly insecure, but unlikely to become detached
- ADVISORY: Parking brake lever has little reserve travel, braking system may need adjustment or repair
- ADVISORY: Parking brake efficiency only just met minimum requirements, braking system may need adjustment or repair
- ADVISORY: Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- MINOR: Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- MINOR: Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MINOR: All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

**2025-04-08 11:29:29 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- ADVISORY: Exhaust heat shield slightly insecure, but unlikely to become detached
- ADVISORY: Parking brake lever has little reserve travel, braking system may need adjustment or repair
- ADVISORY: Parking brake efficiency only just met minimum requirements, braking system may need adjustment or repair
- ADVISORY: Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- MINOR: All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
- MINOR: Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MINOR: Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- PRS: Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- PRS: Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

**2024-04-15 08:43:10 (FAILED)**

- DANGEROUS: Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- ADVISORY: Exhaust heat shield slightly insecure, but not likely to become detached
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- MAJOR: Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))
- MAJOR: Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MAJOR: Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

**2023-04-17 12:55:17 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- ADVISORY: Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

**2023-04-15 08:47:13 (FAILED)**

- DANGEROUS: Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- ADVISORY: Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MAJOR: Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases hole in centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

**2022-03-26 09:12:42 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- ADVISORY: Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

**2022-03-26 09:12:41 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear (6.1.2 (a))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- ADVISORY: Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
- PRS: Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- PRS: Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

**2021-04-16 08:18:11 (FAILED)**

- DANGEROUS: Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MAJOR: Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

**2021-02-25 11:18:07 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- MAJOR: Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MAJOR: Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MAJOR: Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
- MAJOR: Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MAJOR: Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MAJOR: Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

**2018-08-08 15:39:10 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

**2017-07-17 10:51:15 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

**2016-08-08 10:21:11 (FAILED)**

- FAIL: Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FAIL: Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FAIL: Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FAIL: Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
- FAIL: Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

## Full vehicle report

A free MOT and vehicle check for SL12ZTY is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/car/SL12ZTY. The premium Motorscan report additionally covers outstanding finance, insurance write-off category, stolen / scrapped / exported markers, mileage anomalies, previous keepers, plate and colour changes, and a market valuation — using official DVLA and DVSA data.

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Source: Motorscan (https://motorscan.co.uk) using official DVSA MOT data. Page generated 2026-07-28.