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2012 FORD FOCUS1.6L PETROL

FP 5434

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2012 FORD FOCUS — PETROL, 1596cc. This vehicle has 104,559 miles on record. MOT status: valid. Tax: paid. Review the complete history and specs.

MOT
Valid
Expires 02/08/2026
Tax
Taxed
Expires 01/03/2027
Fuel
PETROL
Year
2012
Engine
1596cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status with a remarkably stable maintenance trend over the last three years. The most recent test in August 2025 at 104,559 miles resulted in a pass with no recorded defects, following an initial failure on the same day. This sequence suggests the owner addressed a specific mechanical issue immediately to ensure compliance, and the car has since maintained a clean record without any advisories or failures through to the latest test date. The mileage pattern is consistent with typical annual usage for a vehicle of this age, averaging approximately 7,500 miles per year. Between July 2022 at 94,059 miles and August 2025 at 104,559 miles, the car covered 10,500 miles, showing a steady rate of accumulation. This regularity indicates the vehicle has been subjected to regular use rather than long periods of standing, which can often lead to accelerated degradation of rubber components and fluid chemistry despite relatively low odometer readings. While the MOT history shows no recurring mechanical faults or structural corrosion, a buyer should still focus a physical inspection on common wear points for a Focus of this era. Inspect the front suspension for worn bushes and leaking shock absorbers, as these often degrade around the 100,000-mile mark. Check the brake discs for uneven wear or thinning that might not yet trigger a failure. Given the clean history, the vehicle appears to have been well-maintained, but verifying the condition of the underbody for surface rust remains necessary to ensure no hidden structural issues are developing.

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Free vehicle health score

85
/ 100 · Good

Public record health check: Good.

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✓ Valid MOT
✓ Taxed
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 22 Jun 2026, 15:41
AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Our records for this Ford Focus (FP 5434) from 2012 show a total of 5 MOT tests between July 2022 and August 2025.

The vehicle has achieved an overall 80% pass rate, with 4 passes and 1 failure recorded. This is a strong MOT track record, suggesting the vehicle has been well-maintained.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Lighting (1 issue). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

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