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2012 FORD FOCUS1.6L Petrol

GF12 ADV

Vehicle Insight Summary

Considering this 2012 FORD FOCUS? It's a Petrol with a 1596cc engine showing 115,875 miles. MOT is valid and it's not currently taxed. View the full DVLA history below.

MOT
Valid
Expires 13/03/2027
Tax
No data
Fuel
Petrol
Year
2012
Engine
1596cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The Ford Focus presents a currently valid MOT pass dated 14 March 2026 at 115,875 miles, following a same-day failure entry that recorded no defects. This pattern repeats the 6 March 2024 failure with no defects and subsequent pass two days later. The maintenance trend is stable, with every ultimate test result clearing without mechanical or structural faults logged. No worsening or recurring defect trajectory appears in the official record. Mileage progression aligns with typical use for a 14-year-old vehicle. The record shows 100,394 miles on 8 March 2024, rising to 109,014 miles by 11 March 2025 and 115,875 miles by 14 March 2026. That equates to roughly 8,600 and 6,900 miles per annum, reflecting consistent moderate annual coverage. The history is sparse, offering only spring tests each year, yet it remains clean of advisories or consumable wear flags throughout. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of age-sensitive components despite the unblemished MOT ledger. The tester never flagged suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs or corrosion, but a 2012 chassis at 115,875 miles may harbour fatigued rubber mounts, minor underbody rust, or worn brake calipers not yet at failure threshold. Examine exhaust emissions integrity and structural members for hidden decay. Previous ownership appears to have maintained statutory testing punctually, though the anomalous fail entries without defects suggest administrative re-tests rather than neglected repairs. The lack of any recorded tyre, wiper or lighting issues implies either diligent pre-test preparation or cursory recording. Verify service history to confirm routine fluid and timing belt intervals for this engine.

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✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 16:56
AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Checking the history for this 2012 Ford Focus (GF12 ADV), we found 5 MOT results in the period of March 2024 to March 2026.

Historically, this vehicle has passed 60% of its MOT tests, totaling 3 passes against 2 fails. A decent overall history, though the failure record warrants a closer look for any patterns.

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