2012 Ford Focus 2.0L Petrol · AD12 CYA

The 2012 Ford Focus presents a stable and fully roadworthy status as of the most recent test on 20 March 2026 at 58,393 miles, where the tester recorded no defects. Across the five consecutive annual examinations from March 2022 to March 2026, the vehicle passed every time with no advisories or failures logged. The maintenance trend is clearly stable, with no worsening mechanical conditions or recurring faults appearing in the official record. The mileage pattern shows consistently low use for a fourteen-year-old vehicle. The record charts 39,496 miles in March 2022, rising to 44,307 by March 2023, 48,732 by March 2024, 53,449 by March 2025, and 58,393 by March 2026. This equates to roughly 4,700 miles added each year, well below the national average. No gaps or sudden accumulation exist between tests; the clean pass history with zero advisories suggests the previous owners kept the car lightly used and presented it in sound condition. Given the absence of any flagged suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs, binding calipers, corrosion, or exhaust emissions issues across the record, no specific component failures demand urgent attention. A buyer should still arrange a physical inspection of structural integrity and underbody for hidden rust, as MOT tests do not strip panels. Verify the low-mileage claim against service invoices, since long periods standing can age tyres, seals, and brake hoses without showing in the test data. The clean MOT sequence implies disciplined upkeep rather than deferred consumable neglect. Prospective owners should confirm cambelt interval compliance and check fluid condition, as these are not assessed in the MOT. The vehicle remains a sound used purchase on paper as of July 2026, four months after its last examination.