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2012 FORD FOCUS
General Information
- Registration SW12BVT
- Manufacturer FORD
- Model FOCUS
- Year 2012
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1596cc
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- Expires 02 Nov 2026
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MOT History 15 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
3 Nov 2025
Pass
Mileage: 135,276 MI
Expiry date: 2 Nov 2026 6 Jun 20263 Nov 2025
Fail
Mileage: 135,276 MI
6 Jun 20261 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 124,068 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
13 Sep 2023
Pass
Mileage: 100,819 MI
Expiry date: 15 Sep 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
5 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 91,358 MI
Expiry date: 15 Sep 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
16 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 81,400 MI
Expiry date: 15 Sep 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
16 Sep 2021
Fail
Mileage: 81,387 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
3 Sep 2021
Fail
Mileage: 81,116 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
15 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 69,181 MI
Expiry date: 2 Sep 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front heatshield missing
14 Aug 2020
Fail
Mileage: 69,181 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front heatshield missing
3 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 58,136 MI
Expiry date: 2 Sep 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Exhaust heat shield loose
18 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 44,128 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jun 2019 6 Jun 20266 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 36,046 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jun 2018 6 Jun 20261 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 18,981 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jun 2017 6 Jun 20264 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 9,037 MI
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SW12BVT was registered on 2012-06-08
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