2012 Ford Focus 1.6L Diesel · MT61 AAO

The 2012 Ford Focus presents a currently roadworthy status, with the most recent DVSA test on 19 February 2026 at 89,906 miles returning a pass and no defects recorded. Maintenance trend across the available records is stable, showing consecutive annual passes from February 2024 through February 2026 with zero advisories. The earlier 13 February 2023 entry shows a failure at 71,805 miles on the same day as a subsequent pass at 71,808 miles, yet the record lists no defects for either outcome, indicating a likely minor rectification before re-test. Mileage accumulation aligns with typical use for a fourteen-year-old vehicle. The odometer advanced from 71,808 miles in February 2023 to 89,906 miles by February 2026, equating to roughly 6,033 miles per year across that span, slightly below the lifetime average of 6,422 miles per year. No rapid accumulation or suspicious gaps appear; each test falls within a tight February window annually, reflecting consistent garage attendance. The clean record across these dates suggests the previous keeper maintained basic statutory testing discipline. Despite the absence of flagged faults, a buyer should commission an in-person inspection of age-related components that MOT checks do not always capture. Examine suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the vehicle's fourteen years and near-90,000 miles. A buyer should assess corrosion on structural members and underbody, as the tester may not have raised advisories but latent rust can develop between tests. The twin 13 February 2023 entries hint at a same-day fail-and-pass that warrants a request for the original failure reason from DVSA, even though the supplied extract shows no defects. Verify service history alongside these tests. Overall, the mechanical evidence supports a well-kept example, but prudent purchasers will confirm clutch operation, gearbox condition, and exhaust emissions under load before completion.