FORD SK12LMM MOT History, Tax Status & Mileage

infoGeneral Information

Make	FORD
Model	FOCUS
Colour	BLUE
Year of manufacture	2012
Fuel type	PETROL
Wheelplan	2 AXLE RIGID BODY
First registration	01 May 2012
Vehicle age	14 years
Type approval	M1
Date of last V5C issued	09 Jul 2022
Marked for export	No
Ownership stability	Medium-term ownership
Estimated current ownership	4.3 years

local_gas_stationEngine & Fuel Consumption

Engine capacity	998 cc
Fuel type	PETROL
CO₂ emissions (official)	114 g/km
Fuel efficiency (est.)	~60 MPG
Environmental rating	7/10
ULEZ & Environmental Compliance	Likely Non-Compliant
Est. annual fuel cost	~£1,213

assignment_turned_inVehicle Status, Tax & MOT

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✗ Untaxed Tax due: 30 Sep 2026

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✓ MOT Valid Expires: 17 Jul 2027

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ULEZ: Likely Non-Compliant Euro standard: Unknown

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✓ Not Marked for Export Registration: SK12LMM

MOT Expires In

266

days (17 Jul 2027)

Tax Expires In

days (30 Sep 2026)

Registration	SK12LMM
MOT status	✓ Valid
MOT expiry date	17 Jul 2027
MOT days remaining	266 days
Tax status	Untaxed
Tax due date	30 Sep 2026
Tax days remaining	0 days
V5C last issued	09 Jul 2022
Marked for export	No
ULEZ compliance	Likely Non-Compliant
Estimated next MOT outcome	Likely to Require Attention
Service reminder	2332 miles in ~3 months

psychologyAI & Advanced Insights

AI Buyer Risk Indicator	cancelHigh Risk — Caution Recommended
Smart Buyer Recommendation	Poor MOT history with multiple failures or dangerous defects. Factor in significant repair costs, or avoid entirely.
Vehicle Condition Rating	Very Poor
Vehicle Reliability Rating	2.1 / 10
MOT Failure Risk Prediction	87% (High Risk)
Estimated Next MOT Outcome	Likely to Require Attention
Pass / Fail Trend	Improving
vs. Class Average (72% pass rate)	Near class average
MOT History Score	50/100
Overall Vehicle Risk Score	68/100 — High Risk
Data Confidence Score	95%
Vehicle Transparency Score	100/100
Vehicle Usage Pattern	Standard
Est. Running & Maintenance Cost	~£1,993 / year
Est. Annual Fuel Cost	~£1,213
Est. Annual Maintenance Cost	~£780
Future Repair & Defect Prediction	Suspension & Steering, Exhaust System, Oil / Fluid Leaks, Brakes
Taxi / Commercial Use Risk	✓ No taxi use detected
Long-Term Owner Indicator	✓ Long-term ownership
Est. Remaining Lifetime	~4.9 years (at current mileage rate)

summarizeAI Vehicle Summary

AI-Generated Summary FORD FOCUS (2012), BLUE, PETROL, 998cc. Has completed 17 MOT tests, with a 71% pass rate (12 passed, 5 failed). Recorded 104,121 miles, averaging 9,328 miles/yr. 1 dangerous defect recorded across all tests. 29 advisory items recorded. Vehicle health score: 21/100 (Very Poor). Poor MOT history with multiple failures or dangerous defects. Factor in significant repair costs, or avoid entirely.

historyMOT History Summary

MOT expiry date	2027-07-17
MOT pass rate	71%
Tests passed	12
Tests failed	5
Dangerous defects (total)	1
Major defects (total)	17
Minor defects (total)	1
Advisory items (total)	29
Pass / Fail trend	Improving
vs. UK class average	Near class average

fact_checkFull MOT History (17 Tests)

MOT #17 2026-07-18 12:02

Test number: 928793428329

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 17 Jul 2027

Odometer: 104,121 MI

Items: 5

Advisory Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Advisory Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £440 – £1,550

MOT #16 2025-07-07 17:28

Test number: 510161521107

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 10 Jul 2026

Odometer: 96,439 MI

Items: 7

Advisory Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Advisory Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Advisory Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £670 – £2,350

MOT #15 2024-07-10 08:39

Test number: 973612991368

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 10 Jul 2025

Odometer: 88,829 MI

Items: 3

Advisory Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advisory Rear seat belts not tested due to being covered by seat cover and dog bed

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £180 – £1,000

MOT #14 2024-07-05 12:08

Test number: 870283143402

Result: ✗ Failed

Odometer: 88,829 MI

Items: 8

Major Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Dangerous Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
Major Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Major Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advisory Coolant leak leaking from water pump
Advisory Rear seat belts not tested due to being covered by seat cover and dog bed

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £670 – £2,600

MOT #13 2023-07-11 13:34

Test number: 307955838956

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 10 Jul 2024

Odometer: 78,608 MI

Items: 0

No defects or advisories recorded.

MOT #12 2023-07-10 09:57

Test number: 764978170733

Result: ✗ Failed

Odometer: 78,608 MI

Items: 9

Advisory Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Advisory Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Major Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Major Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Advisory Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Advisory Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Advisory Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Major Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Major Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £460 – £1,720

MOT #11 2022-07-04 16:38

Test number: 780150849064

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 03 Jul 2023

Odometer: 66,567 MI

Items: 2

Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £120 – £360

MOT #10 2022-02-14 11:31

Test number: 459673498924

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 26 Feb 2023

Odometer: 66,058 MI

Items: 1

Advisory Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £80 – £200

MOT #9 2021-02-18 17:36

Test number: 472123520594

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 26 Feb 2022

Odometer: 62,689 MI

Items: 1

Advisory Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £80 – £200

MOT #8 2020-02-27 11:50

Test number: 997740318648

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 26 Feb 2021

Odometer: 60,626 MI

Items: 0

No defects or advisories recorded.

MOT #7 2020-02-25 14:52

Test number: 908646010066

Result: ✗ Failed

Odometer: 60,626 MI

Items: 7

Major Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Major Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Major Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Major Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Major Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Major Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Major Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £520 – £2,150

MOT #6 2019-11-01 12:32

Test number: 560758205781

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 31 Oct 2020

Odometer: 56,777 MI

Items: 1

Minor Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £50 – £300

MOT #5 2019-08-05 15:08

Test number: 727655197999

Result: ✗ Failed

Odometer: 56,743 MI

Items: 1

Major Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £50 – £300

MOT #4 2019-02-18 14:40

Test number: 850866237937

Result: ✗ Failed

Odometer: 56,731 MI

Items: 2

Major Brake servo defective or ineffective servo works once then pedal is hard (1.1.10 (a) (i))
Major Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £130 – £500

MOT #3 2018-02-19 11:16

Test number: 678411667266

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 18 Feb 2019

Odometer: 53,390 MI

Items: 1

Advisory Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view slightly cracked (8.1.2a)

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £40 – £200

MOT #2 2016-10-31 11:05

Test number: 121542644898

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 30 Oct 2017

Odometer: 42,371 MI

Items: 0

No defects or advisories recorded.

MOT #1 2015-05-20 17:05

Test number: 405550945197

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 25 May 2016

Odometer: 26,035 MI

Items: 0

No defects or advisories recorded.

speedMileage Check

Odometer unit	miles
Mileage registrations	17
First registration	2015-05-20
Last registration	2026-07-18
Latest reading	104,121 miles
Annual avg (est.)	9,328 mi/yr
vs UK average	Above average
% of UK avg	131%
Mileage growth trend	Consistent use
Wear level	70% — High Wear
Odometer consistency	✓ Consistent

Registration #1	2015-05-20	26,035 miles
Registration #2	2016-10-31	42,371 miles
Registration #3	2018-02-19	53,390 miles
Registration #4	2019-02-18	56,731 miles
Registration #5	2019-08-05	56,743 miles
Registration #6	2019-11-01	56,777 miles
Registration #7	2020-02-25	60,626 miles
Registration #8	2020-02-27	60,626 miles
Registration #9	2021-02-18	62,689 miles
Registration #10	2022-02-14	66,058 miles
Registration #11	2022-07-04	66,567 miles
Registration #12	2023-07-10	78,608 miles
Registration #13	2023-07-11	78,608 miles
Registration #14	2024-07-05	88,829 miles
Registration #15	2024-07-10	88,829 miles
Registration #16	2025-07-07	96,439 miles
Registration #17	2026-07-18	104,121 miles

infoMileage shows a consistent upward trend — no anomalies suggesting odometer tampering.

list_altMost Common Defects & Advisories

⚠ Top Defects (Failures)
Suspension	×4
Coil Spring	×3
Tyres	×1
Lighting	×1
ℹ Top Advisories
Tyres	×5
Coil Spring	×4
Suspension	×3
Exhaust System	×3
Brake Pipes	×2

handymanAI Maintenance Suggestions

arrow_forwardInspect brake pads, discs and calipers — recurring brake-related items noted.
arrow_forwardCheck tyre tread depth and condition; replacement may be needed.
arrow_forwardSuspension components (bushes, shocks, ball joints) should be inspected.
arrow_forwardAt 14 years old, a full service including timing belt/chain check is recommended.
arrow_forwardHigh mileage vehicle — check coolant system, gearbox oil, and driveshaft boots.

checklistMOT Preparation Advice

arrow_forwardHave brakes checked by a mechanic before the MOT.
arrow_forwardCheck tyre tread (min 1.6mm) and tyre pressures.
arrow_forwardCheck suspension and steering for play or noise.
arrow_forwardEnsure all lights are working (headlights, brake lights, indicators).
arrow_forwardCheck windscreen wipers and washer fluid.
arrow_forwardCheck for underbody corrosion on sills and chassis.

build_circleEstimated Repair Costs by Defect Severity

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Dangerous Defects

£50 – £300

1 defect found

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Major Defects

£1,320 – £4,930

17 defects found

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Minor Defects

£50 – £300

1 item found

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Advisory Items

£2,070 – £7,900

29 items noted

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All-Time Total Est.

£3,490 – £13,430

Across all MOT tests

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Latest MOT Est.

£440 – £1,550

Most recent test

info Cost estimates are indicative based on UK average repair prices for each defect type. Actual costs may vary by region, vehicle age, and garage. Always obtain multiple quotes.

trending_downEstimated Market Value & Depreciation

Est. Market Value

£650

Based on age, mileage & condition

Annual Depreciation

£88

~14% per year

Running Cost / yr

£1,993

Fuel + maintenance est.

Vehicle Age

years old

info Disclaimer: This valuation is an algorithmic estimate based on public DVLA/DVSA data (age, mileage, and MOT history). It does not account for specific trim levels, optional extras, physical condition, or service history. Always conduct your own market research before buying or selling a vehicle.