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When is the MOT due for FT12 ABU?

The MOT for FT12 ABU is valid and due for renewal on or before 30 September 2026.

What is the recorded mileage of FT12 ABU?

The recorded mileage for FT12 ABU is 127,342 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is FT12 ABU ULEZ compliant?

No, FT12 ABU does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

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2012 Ford Focus 1.6L Diesel · FT12 ABU

FT12 ABU

2012 Ford Focus (1.6L, diesel). First registered 29/05/2012. Recorded mileage 127,342 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: FORD FOCUS
Year / Origin: 2012 · Lincoln
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 30/09/2026
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 127,342 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: Diesel · 1.6L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Mileage: 127,342 mi
Fuel Type: Diesel
Year: 2012
Engine: 1560cc

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FT12 ABU Key Findings

5 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 29/09/2025
127,342 miles recorded at latest MOT
1 historical MOT failure
12 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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FT12 ABU Mileage History

27/09/202293,210 mi
25/09/2023105,007 mi+11,797 mi
25/09/2024114,450 mi+9,443 mi
25/09/2024114,450 mi
29/09/2025127,342 mi+12,892 mi

Average of roughly 11,355 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

FT12 ABU MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 25 Sept 2026, 08:19

MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Ford Focus (FT12 ABU) between September 2022 and September 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 29 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 26 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”.

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