2012 Ford Focus 1.0L Petrol · BJ62 AAN

The 2012 Ford Focus passed its most recent MOT on 28 February 2026 at 74,759 miles, and the record shows a broadly stable roadworthiness pattern with no failures recorded across the five tests supplied. However, every annual test in the sequence carries at least one advisory, meaning the vehicle has not gone through a completely clean inspection in recent years. The cumulative pattern is not deteriorating, but it cannot be described as strong either, given the consistency of flagged components. Annual mileage is notably low for a 14-year-old vehicle, averaging roughly 5,340 miles per year across the recorded life. The recorded mileages progress from the 2021 test through to February 2026 in a steady, modest manner, with no signs of clock irregularities or sudden jumps. This level of use generally limits wear on major drivetrain components, but light running combined with age can accelerate corrosion on underbody and suspension parts, which is consistent with what the advisories actually flag. A prospective buyer should pay particular attention to the brake system, which has been repeatedly flagged. Front brake discs were noted as pitted or scored in 2021, 2022 and 2023, with both nearside and offside items mentioned on more than one occasion. The 2023 test also recorded rear brake pads wearing thin, and given the time elapsed since then, those pads and discs will warrant direct inspection for remaining service life and any caliper binding. The 2026 advisory regarding a corroded rear anti-roll bar, while not classified as serious, points to the sort of underbody oxidation that warrants a physical check on the linkages, bushes and coil springs, particularly as low-mileage cars of this age can suffer from seized components through lack of regular movement. Finally, the tyre edge wear advisories from 2021 and again in February 2026 indicate alignment or suspension geometry issues worth investigating, as the same offside front tyre pattern has reappeared across separate tests. Overall, the data presents a passing but not fault-free vehicle, with brake wear and corrosion the two recurring themes. A hands-on inspection of the braking system, anti-roll bar, suspension bushes and underbody condition is advisable before purchase, and the next MOT is due no later than 28 February 2027.